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Berry Trifle Recipe

Just because we’re celebrating in smaller numbers this year doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in big, extravagant fashion when it comes to food. Our Berry Trifle with Vanilla Cream is a showstopper, both in its dramatic colorful presentation and its deliciousness. It’s the type of dessert that you can leave out while playing board games next to the fire and there won’t be leftovers. This berry trifle recipe is sorta healthy. Sorta. An Episode of Friends We first heard of…

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Events & Tastemakers

Top Chef Eric Adjepong

What’s better than paradise? Enjoying Top Chef Eric Adjepong’s prepared dining experiences at The Loren at Pink Beach in Bermuda (which is inarguably, paradise). May 26 will kick off summer with the official return of the destination’s Guest Chef Series featuring incredibly talented Michelin-starred chefs, award winners, and Food Network stars from near and far. This year’s confirmed chefs-to-date include Maneet Chauhan, Belinda Chang and Sarah Grunenberg (Monteverde Chicago), Noah Sandoval and Julia Momosé (Oriole), and Leah Cohen. And if you…

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The Special

The Guide to San Diego

If you’re into sandy beaches, warm weather, and world-class art, Southern California is the dream. And when you add in value for dollar, and top food, you have yourself a destination for a weekend or even a week. Because in San Diego, museums and gardens dominate the scene, with equal impact to golf courses and beaches. We would even say that it’s the element of diversity of activities and depth of world class facilities in San Diego that will keep…

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The Special

The Guide to Dallas

We know, you’re up for a weekend where you can pull out your favorite cowboy boots and let loose in the American south. This was maybe the majority of what Dallas had previously to offer, besides big chain restaurants. But today, there’s much more. Dallas is a city full of unique culture, diehard sports, shopping and top-notch food. Here is the guide to where to eat and stay in Dallas. Note: This doesn’t mean though that you still can’t grab…

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The Guide to Denver

Welcome to the Mile High City. After following the Rockies up to the most exclusive ski resorts in the state, sometimes Denver is overlooked. But it shouldn’t be, as it’s a city with 300+ days of sunshine a year, and near perfect weather. Also, it’s a city that at some point, you may find yourself in for a work trip. Either way, there’s always a good excuse to spend a few nights exploring Colorado’s capital city. Its landmark buildings date…

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The Special

The Insider Guide to West Hollywood

A trip to Los Angeles is always a good idea. Los Angeles is the home to the entertainment industry, so it’s no surprise that along with that comes entertaining hot spots. West Hollywood is the center of where the LA cool effortlessly lounge by the pool. (Or so it seems). But if you’re looking for a more balanced stay in West Hollywood, this is the list of your soon-to-be favorite insider places to sip, sleep well, and seize the day. This…

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Road Trip

Habitas Hudson Valley

There is nothing like a road trip, especially when you want a quick weekend getaway. On our top list of 23 places to travel in 2023, we went around the globe but also included the Hudson Valley. Once a challenge to locate a good place to stay, the Hudson Valley today is one of the hottest places for new luxury hotels. Enter Habitas-on-Hudson, a retreat that allows you to relax and unplug. This new hotel combines luxury accommodations, access to…

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Destinations

Villa Bokéh, Guatemala

You’ve traveled the world, multiple times over, and you’ve stayed at all the top hotels. It takes a lot to impress you nowadays. It’s not just about finding the best infinity pools, or the coolest crowds. You’re looking for something different. Something that just blows your mind. Well, we have a place in mind that has no air conditioning, and no heat. Welcome to Villa Bokéh, an exquisitely restored Guatemalan hacienda. Stay with us here a moment, because this gem…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebs Go in Miami

Let’s take a moment to pay #respect to Pharrell. If you only know him from the Black Eyed Peas, you don’t know him at all. Pharrell Williams is officially the new head of men’s designs at Louis Vuitton. Not to mention, a multi-hyphenated talent as a hotelier. This is where Pharrell and the other celebs hang in Miami. Put it on your list. The Goodtime Hotel First on the list has to be Pharrell’s own hotel. The name and the…

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Travel Buzz

Southall Opens in Tennessee

It’s pretty hard to beat Blackberry Farm. They have the whole experience down to a science. But with it being nearly impossible to make reservations, there is room for another player in the market. Enter Southall, an up-and-coming wellness and culinary retreat in Tennessee. Because you’re always looking for the next big thing. Courtesy of Southall Overview Just outside of Nashville, a “farm-centric” estate is taking Southern hospitality to the next level. Tennessee’s latest wellness resort, Southall sits on 325…

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FOOD

Guatemalan Recipes: Beer, Tamales & Ceviche

We know this sounds like you’re in Mexico, but actually, the best of these is in Guatemala. Yes, those may be fighting words, but the cuisine in Guatemala is where it’s at. These are the Guatemalan recipes for a classic, and a classic we discovered. The Michelada con Camarones, a beer cocktail with spicy shrimp, may just be the most brilliant idea of them all. Guatemalan Cuisine Antigua, Guatemala is essentially the same city as it was in the 18th…

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