Month: June 2024

Caribe Sur, on the very southern tip of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast might be my top mentally-I’m-here places. Its the exact location I pictured as a teenager when I dreamed about a life centered on surfing and sun and bicycles.  This area starts in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (where the party is) and ends in Manzanillo.
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In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests. Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced Tuesday by Disney Cruise Line. The ship — the sixth cruise liner from Disney —
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Lesser known than Yellowstone and Yosemite but no less spectacular, Montana’s Glacier National Park is a high-country nirvana of untamed forests and huckleberry-scattered slopes bisected by hulking granite peaks, glassy lakes and rushing waterfalls.  Glacial forces molded this epic landscape that covers one million acres along the border of the United States and Canada. Its
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(credit: Virgin Hotels) Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, operates eight hotels, six in the United States and two in the United Kingdom, including the soon to open Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch. Inspired by the innovation and smart disruption that Sir Richard Branson’s global Virgin Group has pioneered for
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine Sometimes, what should be an easy mission, like cooking a hamburger, ends up requiring a complex approach. Just read anything on Serious Eats. Fortunately, chilling wine isn’t one of them. Follow a few guidelines and you’ll be sipping at the optimal temperature in no time. However, not all
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Capital of two empires, home to centuries of history and a vibrant modern metropolis: Istanbul has enough layers to spend a lifetime exploring. Whether you want to dig deep into Ottoman history, Turkish cuisine, contemporary culture or the Byzantine past – or simply take in its pulsing street life or gaze out at the glistening
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Hero Bread, a Californian startup dedicated to producing an artisanal line of low-carb and high nutrition baked goods, has amassed $21 million in latest financing to fuel their product innovation and retail expansion. This funding round, co-led by Cleveland Avenue, DNS Capital, and Composite Ventures with additional participation from existing investor Greatpoint Ventures, is set
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Costa Rica is home to everything from steamy rainforests and misty cloud forests, to still-smoking volcanoes and sublime beaches strung along Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. The country’s motto is pura vida – or pure life – and a quarter of its landmass is protected by national parks and reserves, offering a wealth of wildlife watching
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Taylor Swift fans queue outside Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 6, 2024. Her fans, known as Swifties, had made the superstar $200 million in Eras merchandise sales as of November 2023. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images News | Getty Images Even while carrying $1.13 trillion in credit card debt, many Americans are still willing
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Photo courtesy of The Dolli For art enthusiasts and history lovers, The Dolli offers a unique and enriching travel experience that seamlessly combines contemporary art, historic charm, and luxurious accommodations. Nestled in the heart of Athens, The Dolli has recently emerged as a beacon of contemporary luxury, blending a rich historical tapestry with a vibrant
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With its beautiful but rugged mountain ranges, rich culture and Soviet past, Georgia once had a reputation as a challenging travel destination loved by intrepid backpackers. Luckily, it could hardly be easier to visit Georgia these days, and it’s no coincidence that much of the country’s economy is now based on tourism.  I’ve been visiting
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There’s absolutely nothing like summer in the Hamptons. And for those who want to go above and beyond, exclusive weekend experiences will offer one in a lifetime indulgences. From Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 13, ultra-luxury resort Rosewood Mayakoba is returning to the Hamptons from the Riviera May for a two-day residency at Topping
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Split between Chile and Argentina, the rugged regions of Patagonia and neighboring Tierra del Fuego boast more than a dozen national parks. Sure, some South American countries beat them for sheer numbers of parks – Brazil has more than 70 – but these southern nature reserves protect huge swaths of one of the last truly
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One of Honolulu’s oldest neighborhoods, Chinatown is a must-see. Endlessly strollable, discoveries abound in its narrow streets of 19th-century buildings and markets buzz with activity by day. Don’t miss top restaurants, hole-in-the-wall kitchens, dim-sum palaces and family-run stalls, and save time for the art galleries and trendy shops. Buy a lei while you’re here. Chinatown’s
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Photo courtesy of Kalesma Nestled atop a serene hillside overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea, Kalesma has emerged as the hotel of choice for luxury travelers seeking exclusivity and luxury on the vibrant island of Mykonos. For discerning wanderlusts in pursuit of seclusion without compromising on opulence, this impeccably-designed boutique hotel effortlessly merges traditional Greek hospitality
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