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Hippie Fish Review

Hippie Fish, despite being renovated, is one of the oldest modern eateries on Mykonos. It dates back to the 1960s, so it must be doing something right to have kept its doors open. If you’re looking for a restaurant in Mykonos with sea views, fresh fish, and a chic-chill vibe, Hippie Fish ought to end up on your list. But what is the dining experience really like? Here’s the review. Overview Hippie Fish is an open-air restaurant in Mykonos on…

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The Best Pasta in Florence

From a culinary point of view, Italy means pasta. And lots of it, please. When you visit Florence, odds are that you’ll want to know what spots are serving up the best of Nonna’s recipes. The Renaissance city is most famously known for its Florentine steak. Still, its pasta scene is a must-try. It’s even better when you add truffles, whether they’re the summer variety or the famed Alba when in season. This is your guide on where to find…

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Travel Buzz

New Hotels on Our Radar

Summer trips are the gateway drug to serious travel year-round. And what better excuse to spring for a mid-year escape than luxury hotel openings around the globe? These are new hotels kicking off later this year — all worthy of a visit. So get ready to book that trip to England, France, and places much further afield. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair Where: Mayfair London Opening Date: This Winter The Mandarin Oriental is opening its second location in London this year, joining…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Sublime Comporta in Portugal: A Preview

Imagine a place so sublime that it’s called Sublime. This is where time is frozen, in an area called Comporta in Portugal, an hour south of Lisbon. This beachside oasis has been likened to the Hamptons in the 1970s, but more magical. Comporta is an off-the-grid gem of umbrella pine and cork trees, wild sand dunes, rice fields, and easily 40 miles of pristine, white-sand beaches. It’s also where some of the biggest A-List celebrities have been vacationing for years,…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Mallorca Travel Guide

You like to march to the beat of your own drum. You don’t follow the most traveled road on the map, preferring to forge your own path. Of course that doesn’t mean you’ll compromise on experience, food, or some beautiful-people-watching along the way. So here you find yourself at the precipice of summer, and you want to make some solid plans. That’s why it’s time to consider Mallorca. Low-key glamour, authentic towns, excellent food, and scenery that rivals any place…

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Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eden Rome

What can we say? We’re in an Italian state of mind, and Italy is one of the hottest destinations of the summer. Bella Roma is always a good idea, if only to stop by the local tailor for that custom shirt, and have a few bites at Dal Bolognese. Now you can include Hotel Eden on the list of reasons to visit. This way for the review of this great luxury hotel in Rome. Overview First, let’s say that there’s…

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Travel Guides

Four Days You Need in Portugal

Travel Shop You deserve a vacation like nobody’s business. So that’s why we’re here with Galavante’s new travel shop. You pick the days and the destinations, and we take it from there. From arrival jet to departure jet, we got you covered — including at the best hotels in the world. This week is our focus is on Portugal, on a beach, in absolute barefoot luxury. Why Portugal Portugal has been an up-and-coming destination for travel for a while, but…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Inside Look at Villa Peduzzi in Lake Como

All that time we spent surfing Instagram paid off when we found this villa. Located on four acres above Lake Como, we have one word for you — views. Set some 2,000 feet above Lake Como, the lake is almost secondary to the experience that is Villa Peduzzi. This place is made for entourage, which is why you’ll find celebs looking for total privacy who book this nine-bedroom, three-floor manse. The property is so extensive, it has its own zipline,…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Guide to San Sebastián

It’s not about the museums or the hotels. It’s not even about the natural beauty, but after a weekend here, you are going to want to take a long hike. In San Sebastián, it’s about the food. That’s the main cultural activity. One of the culinary capitals in the world, San Sebastián offers meals that will push your boundaries and blow your mind. Or just make your belly so happy, you’ll dream of Basque cheesecake for the rest of your…

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Travel Guides

Georgia: A Lifetime Wine Trip

Welcome to The Travel Shop, your place to click and shop for four days of vacation bliss. You choose your destination, your dates, and voilà: your long-weekend getaway is in the works. This week we’re featuring a four-day lifetime wine trip to the country of Georgia. Fun fact: Georgians made the very first wine, ever. With the capital city of Tbilisi as your base, this is a snapshot of what four action-packed days in Georgia could look like. The Travel…

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