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Where Kelly Ripa Vacations

We’re going to date ourselves here, but we remember the days when Kelly Ripa was on All My Children. Give us a break; we had a grandma (the best!) who tuned in daily. But Ripa’s come far, and it’s nice to see someone just crush it. She works hard, but clearly also plays hard — and she has great taste in travel. To find out where and how Kelly vacations, here are a few favorites on her list. Mustique, Mustique…

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Style

Resort: Stylish Bathing Suits

The Winter Getaway: Stylish Bathing Suits Mila Grgas, Writer We know, you’re buying your clothes off Instagram nowadays. You’re not alone. Instagram has changed fashion forever, and there are Insta-famous designers who have some serious skills. It used to be if you didn’t have your suit by early summer, you’d be shut out of a new bikini or maillot for the season. Not anymore. Here are the most stylish bathing suits to put on the shopping list. After all, you…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Your Bucket List Trip — Egypt

Some trips will change you, give you a greater understanding of the world. They can make you realize how small and insignificant your life is when you view it in the context of thousands of years of civilization. Egypt forces that kind of contemplation on you. Of course, the country has history. It has architectural marvels. It has luxury that is at the top of what you can experience in travel. But it also has soul that can’t be described.…

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Best Of The Best

Where to Stay Now in Miami

Miami Heat If there is a perfect time to head South — as in South Beach — that time is now. Miami is in its prime, exuding a look and a culture all its own. The city may be just what you need to get through this last stretch of winter. One of the best parts is that it’s domestic, so no COVID tests on re-entry. Here’s the skinny of where to stay in Miami. The Surf Club Four Seasons…

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Hotel Reviews

The Review: The Cheval Blanc, Paris

When LVMH opens up a flagship hotel in Paris, its home town, expectations are high. But in LVMH fashion, the company may have outdone itself. Some hotels put so much into the materials and the construction, sweating all the details, that you know it’s all passion. There’s custom toilet paper here, if you can believe that. Here’s what the Cheval Blanc Paris is really like. Overview The Cheval Blanc Paris opened in late 2021 and instantly became the mothership to…

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New York City

The Top Places to Order Out in NYC

Baby, it’s cold outside. We mean polar-vortex cold. Who wants to trek into the freezing temperatures day in day out to score a satisfying meal? These spots can bring the world to you through food on days you’d rather binge-watch Killing Eve from the comfort of your sofa. Pan con tomate almost as good as Landó in Madrid. Sushi sorta like Japan. And Italian – well, the restaurant we got for you just shines. This is the best food delivery…

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Road Trip

Museums Near NYC – Dia Beacon

The Museum: Dia Beacon is a museum near NYC that displays the majority of the Dia Art Foundation’s collection: art from the 1960s to the present. It occupies a former Nabisco box-printing factory that’s a prime example of early-20th-century industrial architecture. The 300,000-square-foot building includes skylights that flood the galleries with natural light. The museum kept the original integrity of the structure while incorporating a seasonally changing garden in the landscape. Dia Beacon includes a permanent collection, as well as…

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Style

Say It with Diamonds

Some people say it with chocolate. But if there’s one time of year to say it with diamonds instead, Valentine’s Day is it. We’re equal-opportunity rock lovers, however: sapphires, emeralds, citrines, aquamarines — honestly, it’s all good. Jewelry almost always goes over well, no matter what you spend. Here are nine beautiful trinkets that are the top Valentine’s Day gifts this year. Ginger Bracelet Where to Buy It: Vivian Westwood Price: $190 Perfect for: The Carrie Bradshaw in your life…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Luxury Villas in the Caribbean

The Villa: Palm Beach The Location: Mustique West of Barbados, Mustique is an idyllic island in the Caribbean that offers a wide range of beautiful villas for rent. Stop by the nearby Basil’s Bar, a cultural hub of the area. Locals and visitors from all walks of life love the relaxed atmosphere at Basil’s. Overview: Overlooking six acres of beachfront, the Palm Beach villa was built in 1999 in Palladian style and boasts views of stunning L’Ansecoy Bay. The home…

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Celebrity Travel

Favorite Locations From Emily in Paris

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, so appropriately we’re in a Paris frame of mind. And whether or not you like the show, Netflix’s Emily in Paris will make anyone long for the city of lights. These are our favorite Emily locations, plus a few extras of our own choosing. Like New York in Sex and the City, the ville of Paris is one of the show’s most important characters. In the early 2000s, there…

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