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Can Americans Travel to Europe?

You may have heard the latest statement about oversees travel. This week, the EU recommended that its 27 countries reinstate travel restrictions for Americans. With case numbers in the US so high, officials in the EU are worried about transmission. So can Americans travel to Europe? The answer is to be determined. The new statement is just a recommendation. Not…

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Hotel Reviews

A First Look – The Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus

Some hotels ease into the world with a soft opening. But there’s nothing quiet about one of the newest hotels in the Mandarin Oriental Group. After all, when Novikov, yes, that Novikov of London, anchors your restaurant and nightlife scene, the party has started. Here’s a first look at the brand spanking new Mandarin Oriental Istanbul. The Service The core…

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Destinations, Destinations

The Most Beautiful Hotel in the World

If you consider yourself a world traveler, here’s a place that’s totally off-grid. By all accounts, it’s the most beautiful hotel in the world. Sometimes, luxury hotel means spot-on amenities and rich interior design. Other times, the hotel doesn’t have to do much because the surroundings are so stunning. Even for the best-traveled, one can’t help but feel transformed when…

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Food

Dumplings – The National Dish of Georgia

No, Georgia did not secede from the US. We’re talking about Georgia the country — the food and hospitality mecca where Europe and Asia meet. Let’s call it Eurasia for today’s geography lesson. And while you may not be able to pronounce their treasured dish of khinklushkebi, you definitely need these Georgian dumplings in your life. Dumplings 101 On a…

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Celebrity Travel

Yacht Like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Well, if an award goes to best traveled, it’s got to go to Bennifer 2.0. Among other awards, like “couple we’re cheering for the most” and “wow, how the heck did that happen?” trophy. But we digress. These two just crushed it this year in travel and they’ve only been back together for four months. Here are the details on…

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The Special

The Private Suite at LAX

Sometimes, just sometimes, when you make someone’s life more expensive, you’ve done your job. We’d like to introduce you to the Private Suite, PS at LAX. This is as close to the private jet experience you can get when flying commercial. Yes, you can bypass security and keep your shoes on. But there’s more. Like Private, but Without the Private…

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Travel Buzz

Coming This Winter – Aurora Anguilla

In pursuit of places to escape to this winter (yes, you should be thinking of this already), there’s a new option in Anguilla. It’s an old friend of sorts (the CuisinArt) that is now under new management. A big selling point is the newly updated Greg Norman-designed golf course, among other aesthetic overhauls. Here’s a preview of what to expect from…

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Destinations

Last-Minute Labor Day Escapes

Aspen If you’ve never tried Aspen in the summer, you’ve been missing out. Underneath the snow lies stunning nature to hike, bike and paraglide through. Trickling rivers provide perfect conditions for fly fishing, and long golden hours at sunset bathe the mountains in picture-perfect orange glow. Foodies rejoice in some of the best, freshest food there is. And the elite…

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New York City

Jolene, Jolene

Overview Jolene is the newest member of the Happy Cooking team. These are the guys responsible for the West Village neighborhood hits like Fairfax and Joseph Leonard. They have perfected the neighborhood restaurant over the past decade. Jolene is a unique location for them, located in the Noho neighborhood. This is our review of Jolene restaurant in NYC. Atmosphere…

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The Special

A New Hotel in Piedmont – Casa di Langa

It’s only appropriate that the home of the famed white truffles should have a true luxury hotel. Casa di Langa recently opened in the Piedmont region of Italy, otherwise arguably known as Italy’s culinary capital. This is the magic spot where Barolo, Barbaresco and Alta Langa intersect. It’s on our radar, and here are the deets. The Specs Just 39…

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