Month: August 2024

At the midpoint between party-central Cancún and boho-chic Tulum, Playa del Carmen is a dynamic beach town offering everything from wellness retreats to raving parties to gourmet restaurants. It’s a favorite among digital nomads and sun-seeking families thanks to its walkable streets, easily accessible beaches, and proximity to Mayan ruins, coral reefs and cenotes (natural swimming
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(credit: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley) Surrounded by countless sprawling manicured vineyards, the Napa/Sonoma wine region is world-renowned for its award-winning wine. The area is a top travel destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, couples and lately even families looking to absorb themselves with the specialty shops, top restaurants and great-tasting wine. For
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In this article ALK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER aircraft on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, Washington, US, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.  David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alaska Airlines flight attendants rejected a new labor deal that would have come with immediate
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Edinburgh is the crown jewel of the British Isles. It brings to life the daydreams of anyone seeking the medieval, the regal and the outright fantastic. At its heart is the Royal Mile, a cobblestone artery spanning the centuries, running beneath a rock-topped castle to a baroque palace. Edinburgh is pure Gothic romance meets House
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One of the world’s most revered cuisines, Italy‘s wealth of revered regional dishes mirrors the nation’s extraordinary geographic and cultural diversity. The common thread is an indelible link between food and the locals’ sense of identity. From the quality of Italy’s produce to the reverence for tradition, eating here is all about passion, pride and
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All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. If you have a trip planned to the
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Lonely Planet’s Senior Director of Content recently returned from an 11-day cruise through the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Here she shares some highlights from the trip, and some advice for traveling with an older parent. For as long as I can remember, my 83 year-old mom has wanted to see Positano, Italy. She’s not alone,
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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort The finest address in the Maldives is The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. This luxury resort is the first St. Regis resort set on a private natural island. Recently the enchanting island launched a LeClerc Briant’s Cuvée Abyss package for honeymooners and luxury-seeking couples celebrating an anniversary or life celebration. Now through November
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Monaco’s connection to car racing and boating is stamped all over it, from the hairpin turns of its Formula One circuit to the five-deck superyachts docked at Port Hercule. But its desires to be known as a sustainability destination are less apparent. Monaco’s “Green is the New Glam” campaign, launched in 2018, highlighted many of
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With its hip reputation, cosmopolitan cafe culture and rich history, Copenhagen attracts travelers all year round. Summer sees more sightseers than winter, but there’s really no bad time to visit this effortlessly cool capital. In November and December, Danes go all out for Christmas, making this a magical time to visit Copenhagen. Over the warmer
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Chicken Cock Whiskey traces its history to 1856, when James A. Miller built a distillery in Paris, Kentucky. Despite surviving several challenges, including changes in ownership, a distillery fire and prohibition, the brand eventually faded and was lost in the 1950s. Fast forward to 2011 when the Chicken Cock Whiskey brand was acquired by Grain
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A fusion of Indian, Southeast Asian, and Arabic flavors as well as colonial influences, Sri Lankan cooking is a feast for the senses, drawing on incredibly fresh herbs and spices and the bounty of the land and sea. Eating out in Sri Lanka is a delight, whether you tuck into authentic rice and curry at
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Amazon’s chief engineer used to have a dog named Rufus who ran up and down the halls fetching tennis balls. That doesn’t seem like a big deal for a multi-billion-dollar business. But recently, Amazon brought Rufus back to the office in a big way as the name of its AI-powered digital shopping assistant, complete with
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Capri Hotel in Ojai. Photo Jill Weinlein One of the original roadside hotels in Ojai, California, the Capri Hotel has been restored back into an ultimate enchanting getaway. Designed as a California Coastal Revival, the outside of the resort is painted in a color palette of sun-bleached cream, dusty pink and beige. Inside there is a
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