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6 Best Beaches in the US

We know you love some beach time over the summer. You don’t need to head to the Caribbean though; the US has beach retreats that represent. And while Florida is fine to fly south for the winter, places like Maine, which may not roll off the tip of your tongue when you say “beach,” have beautiful seaside retreats. These are the six best beaches in the US. Kennebunkport, Maine The Beach: Goose Rocks Beach You may not think of Maine…

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Travel Buzz

Hotels on the Radar – Villa La Coste

We have the hotel to add to your South of France circuit. Forget toile and flower-printed curtains (they have their time and place, of course). This is a modern architectural feat, in the heart of the countryside of Provence. Maybe that’s what makes it so unexpected. Or maybe, it’s just spectacular, from the art to the food to the views. Villa La Coste is one for the radar. The Vineyard If the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve had…

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Celebrity Travel

4 Celeb Spots to Vacation with Entourage

It’s so nice not to social distance (as long as you are vaccinated). So there is no better time than now to get that group trip together. Bring your Mom. Your Dad. Your extended family. Bring one, bring all. Just ask the celebs who are often spotted at these coveted locales. These are the celeb spots to vacation. Lake Como, Italy The Celebs: George and Amal Clooney, Matt Damon, Rande and Cindy Gerber, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle The Destination:…

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Road Trip

Your Tour in Burgundy

You’ve always liked good wine. Good food. Beautiful places. Well, this year, summer or early fall is the perfect time to head to France. It’s been too long since you’ve stepped foot on French soil, and you can’t go a minute longer. This is the trip to take — vintage Bentleys, private châteaux and more Michelin stars than you can handle. This is your tour in Burgundy; put this trip on your list. PARIS TO BURGUNDY, VIA WINE Good adventures…

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Hotel Reviews

The Review: The Four Seasons Philadelphia

Philly has a lot of reasons to visit, including some of the best restaurants in the country and now, a proper luxury hotel with the The Four Seasons Philadelphia in the towering Comcast Center. We would venture to say it’s even worth visiting just for the hotel experience itself. Here’s our review. Location: The hotel is almost its own neighborhood, yet 7-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 5-minute walk from the start of the Swan Memorial Fountain. We would classify…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 7 Best Hotels in Italy

Making the list of best Italian hotels was like picking the favorite among your children. Then broadcasting it to everyone you know. There are few countries that have a greater concentration of extraordinary places to stay than Italy. We can seriously count those countries on one hand. Here are seven of the best places to put on your list for right now, or for the fall. After all, Italy is always a good idea. Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli Location:…

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Travel Buzz

Is Europe Open To Americans?

The short answer is, Europe – it’s game on. After months or, let’s face it, over a year of speculation, it’s official. Vaccinated Americans are (generally) welcomed back to Europe. So this issue of Galavante is even more relevant to your life. No need only to dream of Europe. So read (carefully) all about it: Europe Open to Americans. Now the long answer, to is Europe open to Americans, which is really the answer, is sort of. Get ready to navigate…

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Travel Buzz

The Deal – Silversands Grenada

This defines The Deal: 40% Off the Hotel You Need in Your Life. You’re ready to take the show international, and sit your butt on a beach in the Caribbean for a few days. We have a hotel for that. Silversands in Grenada is running a unicorn 40% off special from now until August 15th. The deal only applies if you book direct with the hotel. This offer includes breakfast and that infinity pool. With the couple thousand dollars you…

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New York City, Reviews

Wylie Dufresne Pizza – Is it a Stretch?

You know, New Yorkers, we are serious about our pizza. So serious we’re even willing to queue up on Tock for one week to get our hands on Wylie Dufresne’s rendition of the perfect pie. Yes, Wylie Dufresne pizza: just how good is it? Well, we have the honest review. The Overview: Award-winning Chef Wylie Dufresne of molecular cuisine famed restaurant WD-50, really is just like us. Over the pandemic, he got into the baking craze. Dramatically different from his…

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Celebrity Travel

3 Under-the-Radar Celeb Vacations in Italy

If it’s good enough for the Godfather, well, it’s worth a look. Italians, after all, do know best. There’s a reason why Italy is a hotspot for celeb vacations in Italy. We have three places though in Italy that don’t roll off the tip of your tongue. And that’s why you’ll like them. If you’ve been everywhere in Italy, here are the locales some notable celebs vacations in Italy, out of the spotlight. The Celebs: The Coppola Family. As in…

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