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A Stunner of a Hotel in Greece

White Coast Pool Suites Mila Grgas, Writer We know you like beautiful pictures. We do too. So here’s your dose of wanderlust this week, even if it’s just to surf the hotel website for a few. You may know Milos as the Greek restaurant with those addictive zucchini chips. But the real Milos is an island in Greece. Yes, of course there’s also Mykonos and Santorini. Plus Crete, Paros and Antiparos — all fantastic places to visit over the summer…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Unique Places in the Caribbean

Something Different You are a world traveler, and you know your stuff. You’ve danced on every table at Nikki Beach. Twice. You’re a regular on the circuit in Aspen. You’ve been there, done that. So where can you go, that’s still ultra luxurious but a little off-grid? A place where you won’t see everyone from the kids’ school, or run into the big boss? Well, we have four hotels in the Caribbean, to mix it up this winter. Because you…

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Road Trip

The New York Earth Room

Soho, Manhattan A little known room of dirt lies in one of the most trafficked areas of Manhattan. In Soho, above the designer stores, fancy cafes, and tourists crowded on cobblestone streets, is The New York Earth Room. The large room and adjacent gallery once used to be The Dia Art Foundation’s only exhibition space and office. But in 1977, Hiener Friedrich, the notorious art dealer and collector who is one of the founders of Dia, commissioned Walter De Maria…

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Road Trip

Laurie Anderson at The Hirshhorn Museum

The Exhibition Last week I recommended a visit to the Glenstone Museum if you find yourself in the D.C. area. But The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in downtown D.C. is also worth a visit. They have recently mounted the largest ever U.S. exhibition of the artist and performer Laurie Anderson. The show is on view until July 31st, and will include live performances by the artist on specified dates in conjunction with the exhibition. The Artist Laurie Anderson is…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where Off-Season Travel is the New In-Season

By now, you’ve probably hit the slopes. Maybe the Caribbean a few times. That’s all good, because the prime time for those destinations is now. But what if you have a long weekend, or want to telecommute from somewhere other than home? There are destinations where, over the next few months, off-season travel is the new in-season. Sometimes it’s good to go against the grain. The reward is the authenticity of the experience, good weather, and a chance to vacation…

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Travel Buzz

Hacienda AltaGracia Costa Rica Hotel

You now have another reason to go to Costa Rica: the opening of the newest Auberge hotel in Pérez Zeledón. Hacienda AltaGracia opened this past December, and the place was a winner right from the get-go. This mountain retreat takes getting in touch with nature and wellness to the next level. The Details: The only Auberge resort in Central America sets a high standard. Fifty luxury huts dot around an 850-acre plot of land with a view of the of…

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Celebrity Travel

Dua Lipa on Vacation

Jet-Setting with Dua Lipa Is it OK to fangirl over a celebrity? Usually no, but in Dua Lipa’s case, let’s make an exception. Dua knows how to work hard and play hard. Here are three of the destinations where she’s been spotted on vacation. We can confirm that they’re amazing spots. Quetzalcoatl’s Nest Where: Mexico City You may know this famous, unforgettable AirBnB thanks to its signature serpentine form. Dua Lipa’s style is eclectic and colorful, and that extends to…

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Home Design

Modern Bowls for Entertaining

Bowls for the Ages Can kitchenware cure restlessness, which is prime this time of year? The answer is probably not, but this bowl set can ease the ennui and mix up your every day. We would go as far as to say that this serve-ware simply bowled us over (sorry – couldn’t resist). This is the refresh your table needs now with these modern bowls. Dinnerware that is Art Long gone are the days of boring bowls. Now we have…

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Best Of The Best

The Best Hotel Fireplaces

Polar vortex? No big deal — as long as you can get hygge next to a big roaring fire. There’s nothing like being warm and cozy on a cold winter’s day. Especially when there’s hot toddies and other libations to ease the frost. These are hotels with the best fireplaces where winter isn’t so bad at all. The Chedi Andermatt Location: Andermatt, Switzerland The Chedi Andermatt collects accolades, and not just for its stunning fireplaces. It’s one of the best…

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Road Trip

The Glenstone Musem, A Collector’s Dream

Rohan Vasa, Writer The Museum Washington D.C. is known for its museums. They encircle the National Mall and are as diverse as the country itself. But if you want a more meditative experience, drive thirty minutes northwest to the Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Maryland. The museum transports you to a contemplative and serene headspace that integrates art, architecture, and nature into one cohesive experience. Billionaire founders Emily and Mitch Rales envisioned Glenstone as more than just a place to show…

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