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Hotels with the Best Holiday Decorations

This year, it’s certainly a different holiday, so we’re throwing it back to 2019 when the hotels just let it rip with the holiday decorations. A number of these hotels are still open, though not for the traditional come-one-come-all brunches and tea, to mitigate COVID exposure. But if you make a room reservation, you’ll be in the holiday spirit in no time. The Peninsula Chicago This is and always will be one of the grandest hotels for Christmas decorations, and…

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New York City

Best Holiday Takeout NYC

When you live in a city renowned for its food, it doesn’t matter if you’re indoor dining, outdoor dining or dining at home, NYC is going to deliver. Literally. This holiday season, restaurants are putting their whole hearts into dinners to bring you cheer, and we have our roundup of the best spots to order in for Christmas, New Year’s and any time in between. Benoit This may just be the most Parisian bistro in NYC. And these guys are…

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Celebrity Travel

Reese Witherspoon Vacation

She had us at Legally Blonde. And decades later, she’s playing in the big leagues, producing some of the best television at a rarified stratum of Hollywood. She clearly works hard, and she plays hard too. We’re sure she knows how to have a good time, and this is where Reese Witherspoon vacations. Reese and look-alike daughter, Ava, might be dressed in Christmas sweaters on Instagram now, but as the holidays approach, we’re betting the whole Witherspoon gang heads to…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in California – Pelican Hill

In the rolling hills of Newport, California lies The Resort at Pelican Hill. If you are looking to travel domestic, since out-of-country traveling is challenging at present, Newport Beach is the perfect American destination. Even if you live in Los Angeles, a weekend in Newport captures the exotic feeling of a large-scale beach vacation. Pelican Hill is seated in an ideal spot between Newport and Laguna Beach. In the Middle of Everything One of the perks of this SoCal location…

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Things You’ll Love

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

The holidays are upon us, and we’ve got stocking stuffers and Hanukkah gifts for foodies that just might become the main attractions this season. From Black River Caviar to Maison Benjamin Olive Oil to cookies that will rock your world from Jane Bakes, these are a few of our favorite things. Then of course if your stocking is really full, this gem from JAR may just be the ultimate gift. JAR Why we like it: So this may technically be…

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Lifestyle

Last Minute Host Gifts

It doesn’t matter where you’re going, you should never show up at someone’s home, especially not your Mom’s, without some thoughtful token of appreciation. With Thanksgiving just a day away, here are our favorite host gifts, to ensure you’ll be invited back again. 1. Black River Caviar The holidays are like the Super Bowl for caviar – it’s the time to indulge. With a lot of us spending the more intimate holidays with our immediate family, this is the time to splurge on…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Hot Holiday Toys

We have to give a shoutout to all the kids out there, who are managing this pandemic. It’s not easy to be far from friends, activities, teachers and in-person learning, and kids have proven to be resilient. So this is the year to reward them with something extra special, that will pass the time we’re staying at home safely this next few weeks. Buy early. Very early. Parents, we suggest that you buy those hot holiday gifts right now because they will…

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Celebrity Travel

Vacation Like Taylor

We have a confession to make: Although we’re several generations older than Taylor Swift, we’re still obsessive fans. It’s because she’s a boss who fearlessly tells it like it is. Whether she’s writing an open letter to CEO Tim Cook to stand up for artists living for that next royalty check, using her social media platforms to call out a certain less-than-top-performing US leader, or taking on bullies who are formidable frenemies, this woman is a bada–. So in other…

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Celebrity Travel

Top Celebrity Holiday Vacations

The pandemic has thrown everyone’s plans in the works and many are staying closer to home, But when it comes to the holidays there are some tried and true destinations you can bet you’ll find the celebs this year. If the past is any indicator they are likely to be hitting the slopes and the sand. These are the top celebrity holiday vacations, where your name doesn’t need to be Bella or Kendall to go. Aspen Where to Stay:…

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Destinations

Top Places to Travel for the Holidays

A year ago, it would have been unheard of to score a top-tier hotel between Christmas and New Years, this late in the game. But this 2020 – so all conventions are out the window and about a week before the holidays is the perfect time to plan some time away. And it’s looking like this may be the last window to travel freely for awhile, so we suggest to make a run for the border. So go big, go blue skies, go…

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