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Thanksgiving on Blackberry Farm

There’s something so Americana about celebrating Thanksgiving on a farm. But this farm, set on 4,200 acres in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, takes it next-level. Imagine this year’s holiday with super-luxe digs, the best home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner you’ll possibly ever have, and activities like horseback riding and archery to round out the celebration. This may not be the year to travel across the world for family, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get away. With its rolling hills…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebrity Politicians

For the most part, less one glaring example, celebrities who have gone into politics have done a decent to exceptional job making the transition from Hollywood to DC. These celebs have shown that they had the best interest of the public at heart and that it’s about more than box office numbers. The Celeb: Ronald Reagan The Position: President The 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, wasn’t just known for his “peace through strength” foreign policy or hastening the Cold…

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Travel Buzz

10 Interesting Facts About Women & The Vote

Well, it’s been quite a 2020, and women have proven that they are able to rise to the occasion in this election year. We know there’s the pandemic, the economy, the racial injustice, all of which are absolutely a priority. But has anyone else stopped to pause and appreciate that we have the first African American and first Asian American woman to be the vice presidential nominee for a major party in the United States? And only the third woman…

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Travel Guides

The Election Issue – Get Out & Vote

With the upcoming US elections, we thought it would be a fun exercise to look at democracy around the world. In our research, we learned that democracy itself is not a black-and-white concept. Even in the US, our system is considered a hybrid democracy. And around the world, fewer than 50% of our 195 countries are some form of democracy. This means on the flip side, the majority of the world does not have a voice in their leadership. After…

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New York City

Master Chef James Kent + Nami Nori Sitting in a Tree

A shout-out to all the restaurants that are taking the COVID challenges to task and innovating and collaborating to up their game. Two of our favorites — Chef James Kent, formerly of NoMad and currently with Crown Shy, and sushi joint Nami Nori — have a limited-engagement temaki roll. And yes, it’s worth braving whatever the weather may bring. Nami Nori is celebrating their 1st Anniversary, so they’re bringing in their friends in the industry to create special rolls each…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Tom & Gisele Eat in Boston

In Boston and want to dine like Tom and Gisele? The insanely fit couple is notorious for their anti-inflammation, veggie-based diet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t splurge on occasion. They’re no fast-food cheat-day eaters though, of course. Rest assured that, when they do go off their game-day or shoot-day diet, they’re looking for the best ingredients and authentic preparation. The couple is partial to Italian, but they do venture into comfort. And although they moved to Tampa for Tom’s…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Your Bucket List Hotels

We’d like to interrupt your regularly scheduled pandemic, national crisis and presidential election programming for a moment of good vibes. Think private islands, luxury safaris, views of Mount Etna and an ancient Roman amphitheater. Add in the world’s most extravagant villa set on the Peloponnese Peninsula. It’s time to dream and add these hotels to your lifetime goals list. Consider them your bucket list hotels. The Hotel: Singita Faru Faru Lodge Location: Grumeti, Tanzania Why You Should Go: Have you…

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Travel Buzz

Belize COVID Requirements

Slowly but surely, the US passport is getting more love around the world. Belize is officially open as of October 1. And even better, Americans with negative COVID tests within 72 hours prior to arrival are welcome. The catch is you have to stay in a government-approved hotel, but the best ones are on the list. We have your Belize COVID requirements, to check off the list. Once you get through the formalities, you are in the clear to explore…

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Home Design

The Bar Cart Essentials

This may be a pandemic, but our glasses are always half full of whatever we have lying around, whether that’s wine or whiskey. We can still gather in small numbers while social distancing, so you bet we’re having a few friends join us. And of course, entertaining means not only supplying good alcohol, but also creating the ambiance in which to enjoy it. And when you have a beautiful bottle of (X), you’re going to want to give it a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Guide to Boston

You’ve settled into a good home routine. Wake early. Start home school. Take your other kids to school. Begin your day at the office. Zoom. Zoom. Pick up the kids. Homework. Dinner. Work. Work more. Sleep. Rinse and repeat. But why not take a field trip where history comes alive? It’s prime leaf-peeping season and you can gorge yourself on all the chowder you can handle. Yes, it’s time for a road trip to Boston. What is there to do…

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