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Ever heard of Eau De Musc? It’s not the grain bill, the price tag, the finish or even the fact that this bourbon is made in New Hampshire that make it an intriguing product. Instead, it’s an unusual flavoring component that gives Eau De Musc its signature scent and taste. It’s called castoreum, a secretion

Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, here’s some inspiration for the future. My dad used to buy all sorts of things from the salesmen hawking their goods on Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard when I was growing up. By driving

There’s a large portion of the population that thinks video games just aren’t for them. They cringe at the thought of first-person shooters or story-heavy role-playing games. The idea of seeing Mario stomp on endless turtles brings them absolutely no joy whatsoever. But what if I told you there was a game out there that

Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, here’s some inspiration for the future. Looking at the panoramic picture hanging in my boutique hotel room at New York’s Irish-themed Merrion Row Hotel & Public House, I wasn’t sure if I

Learn at home with America’s best children’s museums — Photo courtesy of iStock / Ulza Earlier this year, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite children’s museums as part of our ongoing Readers’ Choice contests. Shortly after announcing the winners, these museums had to close their doors to help protect their communities from

An early grocery store — Photo courtesy of Stockbyte / Jupiterimages Grocery stores have come a long way. They used to be small general stores stocked with non-perishables, and now they’re practically warehouses full of technological marvels. Here’s a look at all of the innovation and upgrades that took us from the very first market

Photo courtesy of SOLGAARD You won’t believe what they used to be They say that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. In fact, that’s the philosophy many companies are embracing these days, using recycled products and materials to make unique items you’ll want to take with you wherever you go. Here are 10 brands

Jill Weinlein This COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on every business, including the travel industry. Those who can, have been looking for ways to support businesses and their employees. For those who enjoy traveling, here’s how you can help your favorite staff members at the Montage Resorts and Pendry Hotels. Montage International implemented Hearts of

Sake barrels adorn the walls of the Japan Sake Shochu Information Center — Photo courtesy of Ashley M. Biggers Sake is Japan’s signature beverage, just as wine is in France. However, for many, sake is a throat-burning sushi accompaniment that’s ordered as thoughtlessly as a house red or white. Few consider the brand, variety or

Nick Simonite Today’s new reality of travel bans and social distancing has had a crushing impact on the hospitality industry. And while many hotels remain shuttered, a handful of properties across the US and around the world are staying open for essential travelers and those displaced on the road in addition to anyone looking to

With many states enacting stay-at-home policies and the uncertainty surrounding food availability, the idea of victory gardens, the World War II effort of home gardening for self-reliance, is making a comeback. Whether you’re picking up gardening as a hobby, or planting your own produce to supplement your groceries in the coming months, home gardening can

Pascal Montary While whiling away the hours wistfully awaiting when we can travel once again, a recent property review of The Grand Café de la Poste in Marrakech has us excited to return to the hospitality industry when the time is right. Until then, we at JustLuxe hope you enjoy this property review to whet your appetite

There are plenty of online resources where children and parents can learn together. — Photo courtesy of Getty Images / Nebojsa93 The original intention for the Internet was to be a medium through which to exchange data and information. Sure, the Internet has since become a repository for memes, funny video clips, goofy games and

Last summer, I lived in a hotel for nearly three months. What I had hoped would be a disciplined season routine of settling into a new place unfurled into taking it day-by-day and living in a makeshift, temporary “home.” With fluctuating schedules and priorities, I could no longer rely on my regular workout schedule. My

Photo courtesy of Tony DiBona Picture-perfect view on Canada’s Lake Louise For the moment, armchair travel may be the only way to satisfy our wanderlust, allowing us to dream – and plan – future vacation experiences. Here are some highlights of  personal “wow” moments during our travels that will live on in our memories, thanks

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Muse Hotel Nature’s not the only thing calling Sometimes, you just need a place to go. And if you’re sick of looking at your own bathroom, then you can fantasize about visiting these one day. Most public facilities in hotels and restaurants are perfectly fine – but some are simply extraordinary.

With many sit-down restaurants closed and most Americans staying home for the next several weeks, now’s the perfect time to try out some of these time-savers, chosen as the best in the U.S. by our readers, from fast food and fast casual restaurants to meal delivery services and subscription boxes. Click on each category below

Photo courtesy of E+ / yulkapopkova Send a smile with these winning boxes Whether you’re looking for a fashion upgrade, the latest fitness gear, your next good read or necessities like razors, there’s probably a subscription box suited perfectly to your needs. Some are a special splurge, others are little life savers, and all of

Photo courtesy of iStock / vgajic Choose the meal plan that works best for you These days, a host of meal delivery services can get dinner on the table faster and more conveniently. And there are meal kits for all kinds of cooks and diets – paleo, keto, vegetarian, vegan – that cut out the

Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe makes traditional chocolate elixirs, as well as such treats as chocolate-dipped chile de árbol — Photo courtesy of Kakawa Chocolate House Today, cacao is a staple of Valentine’s Day chocolates, but the food is hardly a modern marvel. Indigenous peoples were consuming cacao in what is now the American