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For Your Home: Feng Shui Your Space

The start of a new year is an excuse for getting out with the old and in with the new. There’s something about resetting energy that offers endless possibilities. But did you know there are areas of your home that represent wealth, health and happiness? The placement of a plant, some believe, can shift your fortune. These are the top Feng Shui tips to get you off on the right foot this 2022. Clear the Mess Before you even start…

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5 Top Yoga Retreats

If you look at the habits of those who age well, you start to see some patterns. Most don’t smoke and take it easy on the late-night benders. And while it’s not statistically proven, we bet way more than half of those people practice yoga. After all, a little om does wonders for the stress. Here are yoga retreats to start your year off right. 1. Yoga for Bad People Yoga for Bad People mixes Yoga with fun activities for…

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Beauty & Wellness

The 5 Best Diet Delivery Services

Healthy-Eating Delivery Services Even if you’re a master chef, you sometimes want to call in reinforcements to help shave off a few pounds. Ever wonder how the supermodels stay so fit? Or how the Cake Boss lost weight while still eating lots of cake? Well, we have four healthy-eating services to check out for this new year. The Service: Sakara If you’re after something like a “30 Day Reset,” then Sakara is the diet delivery service for you. The four-week…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Most Peaceful Vacations to Begin the Year

You ate a lot of pie over the holidays. A lot. But it sure was nice spending the past month in revelry and merriment. Now, it’s time to get back to business. Clear your head. Detox and reset. Maybe figure out what you want to do with your year ahead. Or even ponder the meaning of life. Whatever the objective, we have a place for that. These are the spots to reset, now that it’s 2022. These are the most…

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New York City

Sweetbriar NYC – Review of Upscale American Restaurant at Park South Hotel

Overview Sweetbriar is one of those places, you don’t realize you like so much until after you leave. It’s almost like there’s a delayed reaction to this new-ish American restaurant in the Gramercy/Flatiron neighborhood. And no, this isn’t a fancy fusion American restaurant, but rather New American in its core. We’ll shortcut it and say that the food shines. Although it’s American, there are some major skills and technique involved. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Bryce Shuman, formerly…

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Celebrity Travel

The Top Celebrity of 2021

The Celebrity of the Year Is the Most Charitable Celebrity You know, we cover celebs because they travel to places that inspire. But once a year, we highlight a public figure based on charitable works. And in 2021, this individual gave $8.7 billion to essentially ignored charities. She demonstrates that celebrity is not just about fame; she’s by far the most charitable celebrity in the world. So, that’s why the celebrity of the year is…Mackenzie Scott. A League of Her…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

New Years Traditions Around the World

New Year’s Traditions to Bring on the Luck Writer Mila Grgas You want to stack the odds in your favor, always. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a lot of prosperity in the new year, however that may look to you. It can be health. Wealth. Family. Friends. Whatever it is that motivates you to get up in the morning. So these are fun New Year’s traditions to bring on the luck. The Country: Italy The Tradition: Eat Lentils at Midnight…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top New Hotels in 2021

The Best Hotels to Open in 2021 If there was ever any doubt whether the world would bounce back, the bang-up year for new hotels has to be proof of resilience. And it’s not just any hotels; it’s luxury raising standards to a new high. These are the destinations you’ll want to visit now — France, St. Barths, Mexico and beyond. And guess what? 2022 looks like it’ll get even better. So the roaring ’20s are officially here, and these…

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Best New Restaurants in 2021

Noteworthy Restaurants of 2021 It was a big year for restaurants. They didn’t just come back; they came back big. Some rose to the top — as in 64 floors high. Others broke out the fancy china and brought back the tasting menu. Others just leveled up on cuisine to create mind-blowing meals. We saw passion for food that hasn’t existed in years. This is the list of the best new restaurants in 2021. The Restaurant: Les Trois Chevaux Location:…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Private Island in Turks & Caicos

Ambergis Cay What has 10 rooms, its own landing strip for billionaires’ jets and complete isolation from the world? That would be your own private island in Turks & Caicos. This place is so exclusive you’re not even supposed to know about it. But as our public service, it’s here to put on your radar. It’s where to go to really get off-grid, and we have the details here of this private island in Turks. The Most Exclusive Island in…

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