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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
If you’re of Italian descent or an Italophile, Christmas Eve means not waiting for Santa, but for the Feast of the Fishes. Though a popular tradition in the United States, it’s actually not an Italian ritual, though it may have roots in the history of Italian cuisine, particularly for those abstaining from eating meat for
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
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
Jared Howard is a 45-year-old African-American man, who has worked as an IT project manager and lives in Hoboken, N.J., and like the Rev. Martin Luther King, he, too, has a dream. His dream is to open a restaurant, based on the three years he spend developing recipes. And he has partnered with a non-profit
From the high Himalayas to the lush green foothills, from arid plateaus to shimmering glaciers, Nepal offers an incomparable array of hiking trails. If there’s a better – and easier – place to trek anywhere in the world, we’ve yet to find it. Many of Nepal’s most celebrated treks pass through national parks or protected
After a decade-plus of writing about food and drink, I’ve noticed a seismic shift in the art of mixology throughout 2023. While, yes, the boundaries of bartending have always been pushed by those talented enough to earn themselves the mixologist moniker, those boundaries have been all but binned over the last twelve months. With a
(credit: AlUla) In our third installment of the most anticipated luxury property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Africa and the Middle East for 2024. Dar Tantora – Scheduled to open January 2024 In historic AlUla Old Town, Dar Tantora is named after AlUla’s famous sundial. Created from
Amsterdam has been a global influencer since what began as an inauspicious herring-fishing settlement went on to inspire international seafaring, trade, engineering, art and culture. Ahead of its 750th birthday in 2025, this visionary world treasure is again leading the way with spirited and innovative community and sustainability initiatives that are enriching the diverse and
Grand Canyon National Park Jacobs Stock Photography | Photodisc | Getty Images The National Park Service is offering free admission to U.S. national parks on six days in 2024. There are more than 400 national parks in the U.S. Most of them offer free entrance all the time. However, 109 parks don’t — including some
Over the last decade since their first location in Lisbon opened, the Time Out Markets have become a gourmands’ playground, each showcasing the best of a city’s culinary soul. On November 17, the company ushered in a significant next step in its journey by opening its location in Cape Town, South Africa. With its first
People may think of Thailand as a food-focused destination, or a place for great nightlife or even a wellness center and somewhere to go and be pampered. The truth is, Thailand is all of those things and more. You could be snorkeling in bright blue waters near a glorious beach, hiking to Thailand’s highest temples,
Both offer incredible mountains, deliciously spicy food and unique cultures to discover. But which should you visit? Be warned: both Bhutan and Nepal are likely to destroy your captivation-o-meter. It will explode at the mountainside monasteries. Clap out on once-in-a-lifetime treks. Shatter on the mere arrival at either Himalayan kingdom. So when it comes to picking
According to the numbers, younger generations are ditching wine for spirits, with tequila leading the charge. According to SevenFifty Daily, agave spirits are now drunk more than American whiskey in the U.S, with off-premise sales of tequila nearly doubled from $1.49 billion to $2.9 billion from February 2020 to February 2023. Mezcal sales have also
Looking to heat things up this winter? It may be a long way until summer is here, but there’s plenty of sunshine and fun to be had at the southern destinations below. If you’re looking for the perfect honeymoon spot or couples getaway, there’s something for every type of traveler at the destinations below: from
(credit: Auberge Resorts) In our fifth and final installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in the USA and Canada for 2024. Bowie House – Scheduled to open January 2024 An imaginative and bold urban retreat from Auberge Resorts, Bowie House will be one
With its sensational national parks, beguiling cities, rich Indigenous culture and dramatic landscapes – ranging from towering Andean mountains and high-altitude lakes to shimmering salt flats and dense Amazonian rainforests – Bolivia is a magnet for travelers from across the globe. Deciding to visit is easy, but the logistics of getting into the country can
It’s been a stellar year for the travel industry, according to Morning Consult. The market research company, in a new report entitled “2023 Holiday Travel Trends,” summarized the year by stating: “leisure volume soared, airplanes were packed, and hotel bookings were high.” But heading into the year-end peak travel season, consumers are showing increased price
If you reach for a bag of chips before lunch or grab a candy bar between meals, you are among the millions of Americans who snack throughout the day. It is estimated that more than 90% of all Americans eat one to three daily snacks. Now, a new study reveals the large number of calories