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Living La Pura Vida in Costa Rica

When a country’s slogan is “pura vida” – meaning “pure life” and “plenty of life” – it’s a country worth looking into. And that’s exactly what Costa Rica is all about: an abundance of pure, rural, natural beauty. But unlike other comparable getaways, getting there doesn’t require two flights and a boat. Or, say, a treacherous rental car journey along a militia-laden dirt road without a GPS. (We speak from experience.) Wild as it is, one of the greatest things…

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Celebrity Travel

Where to Stay in Tulum

Where are an Emmy winner, a Victoria’s Secret model and a Goop goddess head for the winter? That would be Tulum, a bohemian-vibe locale that still is egalitarian. You can camp out on the beach in your own tent or in a $4,000/night tent. Your choice. Here’s where to stay in Tulum now. Hotel: Azulik Celeb: Kristin Cavallari What to Know: Usually when there isn’t air conditioning or a TV in your hotel room, it’s a bad sign. That’s not…

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Lifestyle

Nothing But Air With Air Jordan

The most dressed-down person nowadays is often the most important. We’re thinking of Mark Zuckerberg rocking the hoodie (though, thank goodness, he put on a tie to testify in front of Congress). Or how at hedge funds, the fleece vest — preferably with company logo — has become the uniform of choice. They say, though, you can tell everything about someone by looking at the shoes. And these shoes, well, as they say, the more things change, the more they…

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Best Of The Best

3 Yoga Retreats to Know

We think the US needs a big namaste right about now. So for our public service announcement this month, we have three yoga retreats. One is even virtual — but in all cases you can unplug and re-center. Take an Om or two. And ramp up that metabolism. After all, yoga is as good for you as any intense cardio session and it gets you on track for long-term wellness. The beauty of these yoga retreats is they’re not a…

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Things You’ll Love

What to Watch on Netflix: Tiny Pretty Things

As part of our wellness theme this week, we thought that a drama about ballet, that’s a cross between Black Swan and Gossip Girl, would fit right in. Just watching these dancers is workout enough. But seriously though, these pretty ballerinas are world-class athletes, and they are hangry. All of which makes a perfect combination of drama to binge-watch this month. Tiny Pretty Things was made for that night when you have nothing to do but grab a bowl of popcorn…

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Style

Aman Skincare – The Spa Comes to You

Everyone knows of the jaw-dropping Aman hotels in all corners of the world. From Greece to Bhutan, Aman has built incredible oases where celebrities and regular people alike enjoy unbeatable luxury treatment. Part of Aman’s allure is its world-renowned spas whose massages, facials and aromatherapy treatments have the power literally to transform you. During this pandemic, it’s harder to get to one of Aman’s spas, but don’t worry, they’ve got you covered. Even if you aren’t traveling, you still can get…

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Things You’ll Love

What to Watch on Netflix This Week: Emily in Paris

We might be a little bit late to the party, but it’s never too late to join Emily in Paris. That’s because the Netflix show starring Lily Collins, which has been referred to as a warm hug for your brain cells, might just be exactly the thing you need right now, i.e., total escapism. The show follows Collins as she trots along cobblestone streets in stilettos, working at a new marketing job for a prestigious company in Paris. She isn’t…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Grand Hotel Timeo

We’ve asked ourselves more than once, why is Sicily not the most popular place to visit in Italy? Well, the competition is fierce, since it’s a country where really it’s all good. But it’s also what makes this island off the tip of the boot of Italia such special place to visit. One of the highlights of Sicily is a hotel that overlooks Mount Etna, an ancient Roman amphitheater and the Mediterranean Sea. This is hands down, even with the…

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New York City

Where to Valentine It Up

Where to Valentine It Up – Chalet-Style There’s a lot of pride in seeing restaurants hustle through this pandemic, especially in the depths of the New York winter. It’s the definition of dedication, as pure drive and passion for food keep restaurants open over the next few months. Some have embraced the winter, even creating Michelin-level meals to enjoy in chalet-like cabins that are outdoor enough, while still rather warm and cozy. Right in time for Valentine’s Day, we have…

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Destinations

The Taj Mahal – Say It With Marble

It’s a classic love story. Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love and marries girl. Then boy builds girl a monument made entirely of white marble and 28 different types of precious stones that becomes a World Heritage Site. Classic. Okay, so we omitted a few downer details, like girl dies and monument is actually a mausoleum. But the moral of the story is, we all express our love differently. Some people buy flowers. Others buy diamond rings. Mughul emperor…

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