Month: December 2023

Pendry Newport Beach. Photo Jill Weinlein Built in 1986 by The Irvine Company, the statuesque Orange County resort has had quite a past. The hotel was once a Four Seasons and later became the Fashion Island Hotel. Located in the city’s most desirable area, it is directly across the street from luxury shopping and International
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In a world of fleeting trends and fickle tastes, rum stands tall. A timeless spirit, it acts as a chameleon, effortlessly blending into fruity tropical concoctions or being sipped neat where its complex, layered flavors can be fully appreciated. This versatility has fueled a global rum boom that has seen a tidal wave of products
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“Eigi skal höggva!” (Do not strike!) were the last words of Snorri Sturluson, saga author and chieftain of the Sturlungar clan.  In 1241, during the height of the Age of the Sturlungs – the bloodiest period of Icelandic history – the ruling clans fought for power. Snorri was assassinated in his home Reykholt in Borgarfjörður
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Entrepreneur Rani Sharir, who is Israeli, was savvy about the Mediterranean food served at fast-casual restaurant chains like Cava. He knew that it served whole grain food, salads, vegetables, fruits, often with a protein. And he recognized that it was a formidable competitor. But that hasn’t stopped him from taking them on. When he opened
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With dozens of luxurious all-inclusive resorts and some of the most popular attractions in the Caribbean, a trip to Jamaica can be pricey. But it doesn’t have to be.  Jamaica offers myriad experiences that don’t put a strain on your wallet, from free street dances to inexpensive concerts and stunning secluded rivers and beaches. Jamaicans have
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American drinkers will consume an estimated 360 million glasses of champagne on New Year’s Eve. It is, of course, the number one night of the year for popping bottles of bubbly. But let’s forget about quantity for a moment and focus instead on quality. Because what’s the point of celebrating with something mediocre? Especially when
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If your holiday plans aren’t set in stone yet, it’s a great time to add in a quick trip to celebrate the new year. To help select the best place to spend New Year’s Eve, WalletHub recently released their rankings for 2023’s Best Cities for New Year’s. They compared the 100 biggest cities over 26
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Views of the Cumbrian countryside from Tebay Services on the M6 freeway in the U.K. Westmorland Family When John and Barbara Dunning were informed that a freeway would be built through their farm in a remote part of the U.K., they saw an opportunity. They built a rest stop with a difference. The freeway (known
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