Bayside view — Photo courtesy of Kimberly Suta South Padre Island is easily one of the best beaches in Texas, but there are so many more magical reasons to visit! A barrier island with 34 miles of pristine shorelines located at the tail of Texas, this unassuming beach town has always been a favorite getaway
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Chad Chisholm. Pictured: Oasis at Death Valley Exchanging vows with your spouse is a monumental moment. From mountaintop weddings, oceanfront ceremonies, ranch-inspired events, and ballroom extravaganzas, wedding venues are readily available the world over. We dove into some of the unexpected venues around the globe that bring not only luxury to the celebrants, but a
About Amber Gibson Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year in hotels searching for the latest and greatest in the travel industry. Her writing and photographs have appeared in print, online, and on the radio for outlets including Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Departures, Four Seasons Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, NPR, Saveur, Departures, Rhapsody, Hemispheres, American Way, Private Air, and Serious
Samburu women greet American women on Global Heart Journeys’ Women’s Journey to Kenya — Photo courtesy of Lois Alter Mark According to every statistic, the future of travel is female. More women are traveling than ever before, and they’re not waiting around for their spouse or friends to join them. They’re going to exotic places
Jonathan Adler/Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Considered an area for the more affluent among us, The Palm Beaches is a destination that has something special for almost everyone from almost every walk of life. Whether it’s sharing the breezy air with native egrets at the eclectic and serene Japanese gardens of the Morikami Museum
Lobster pops at The Highroller Lobster Co. — Photo courtesy of Peter Jensen Bissell When you think about Maine, a number of things likely come to mind: blueberries, moose, seascapes, charming towns, lush parks. But nothing is more associated with the Pine Tree State than lobster. The red crustacean has become a symbol for luxurious
The U.S. is home to well over 8,000 wineries spread across nearly 250 American Viticultural Areas (AVA). And many of these facilities aren’t just making wine; they’re offering behind-the-scenes tours, hosting tastings and even partnering with chefs to run some of the nation’s top restaurants. 10Best wanted to know which wine regions, tours, tasting rooms,
Luxury baths like this are just one reason to stay in In a city the size of Paris, one can go dizzy finding a hotel that’s just right— intimate enough to feel like a private Parisian pied-a-terre, yet full of the sophisticated finery and attentive service you’d expect of a five-star stay. Hotel de Sers is
Grand Plage, Biarritz, France — Photo courtesy of Delphine Pernaud Photo Bernard When the G7 summit and the world’s most powerful leaders descend on Biarritz, you can bet it will have an impact on this sleepy, chic little Basque country surf town. But it’s not the first time that viewers’ attention from around the world
Aug. 21st, 2019 I have enjoyed my fair amount of travelling, from spur-of-the-moment road trips through Romania to dog sledding in Canada, but the thought of a cruise never really appealed to me. Until I spent nine days in southern Africa with CroisiEurope Cruises, that is. CroisiEurope has completely changed my preconceived notions regarding what a
Nearly 150 years ago, Buffalo Bill, founder of Cody, Wyo., said these words: “If a woman can do the same work that a man can do and do it just as well, she should have the same pay.” That same year, Wyoming granted women the right to vote and hold office, long before the 19th
Aug. 21st, 2019 Bali is a destination of many faces. For some it’s a party place for revelers who flock to Seminiyak in the droves for its nonstop nightlife. For others it is about catching waves at of Bali’s surf towns such as Canguu and Nusa Dua. Many will opt for Ubud, known for its
Sometimes all you need is good bread and butter. Or an impossibly flaky croissant. These artisan bakers across North America wake up at ungodly hours and pour their hearts and souls into making bread the old-fashioned way, along with fanciful pastries and sweets. Reunion Bread | Denver Ismael de Sousa was one of the most
Aug. 20th, 2019 The Ritz-Carlton brand is synonymous with luxury, service and unforgettable travel experiences the planet over. Here at JustLuxe, we provide affluent readers worldwide coverage on a variety of said luxury collections—expert journalists searching the globe for these unique and special places and spaces. So it is no surprise to us that there
To travel to the Aysén region that makes up much of Northern Patagonia, you need to travel down the Carretera Austral. This 1,240-kilometer route is not a “highway” as the name implies, but more of an adventuresome route through some of Chile’s most remote areas. It was started by former strongman Augusto Pinochet, who employed over
It starts as a trickle of spring water from a rock face high in the Peruvian Andes. This is the source of the Amazon River, and all that marks the spot is a white wooden cross. Some 4,000 miles away, the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean at a rate of 55 million gallons a
As travelers became more invested in connecting to a destination, immersive opportunities to embrace an explicit sense of place have emerged – particularly within the culinary verticals. Trends like farm-to-table, dock-to dish and chef’s tasting menus often showcase local, fresh ingredients. However, it is indigenous cuisine that’s now on the rise, providing restaurants the opportunity
In a country where nature has superseded its urban offerings, visits to New Zealand’s cities are usually quick and mandatory en route to a more remote part of the island. But Auckland – the country’s largest city – is beautiful and buzzing with potential as the harbor-city looks to welcome back the America’s Cup in
Kate Gerwin mixes up a drink — Photo courtesy of Crystal Birns Kate Gerwin, a widely celebrated restaurateur and mixologist, is well-known in the bartending world for being the first woman and first American to win the Bols Around the World Bartending Championship in 2014, but this is just one of her many worthy accomplishments.
Appalachian cuisine is made up of a diverse set of foods rooted in place and created from hearty ingredients. Because of the climate in the Appalachian region – a 205,000-square-mile area extending along the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi – growing conditions are often limited, and preservation is key to last