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Where to Eat in Guatemala

Travel is something that does not cease to amaze me. I’ve been to over 130 countries. I often think I know what to expect when I explore a new place, and actually 9/10 my gut is right. However, every once in a while a place pops up that defies my preconceived notions and surprises me. Guatemala is officially on my list of pleasant surprises. I would go as far as to say that it’s on my list of top places…

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Celebrity Travel

The Reluctant Traveler Hotels

You loved him in American Pie. He was hysterical in Schitt’s Creek. We may be biased, but his best role yet may be as a travel show host, on Apple TV’s Reluctant Traveler. Eugene Levy, at 75 years old, makes you want to hop on an airplane, with his new show. Besides his humor, it’s all about the luxury hotels. These are the Reluctant Traveler hotels, that should be on your travel goals list. Mad Love for Eugene Part of…

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Travel Buzz

The Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

Speaking of bucket list destinations this week, we had to throw in a bucket list event. It will only cost you the share price of a single Class A Berkshire Hathaway stock, which currently runs around $471,000. Could a shareholders’ meeting be that exciting? The answer is: yes. Warren and Charlie just know how to bring it. This is the insiders’ look inside what happens in the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting. If you play your cards right, there’s still a chance…

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New York City

Shmoné NYC

There are some restaurants that epitomize what makes New York so damned special. Shmoné may just be one of them. It’s not that there’s a Michelin star attached to it, or that the interiors are done up by some famed architect. However, when the food, atmosphere, people, and conversation hit that perfect note, you have yourself a New York moment. Overview I’ve danced on a table at HaSalon and gladly paid over $30 dollars for an avocado. I order the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Five Stans – Tracing the Old Silk Road

The Five Stans of Central Asia have often been called, “the lost heart of Asia.” This is because they are still largely undiscovered by tourists, making them a hidden gem for travelers looking for adventure. The Five Stans consist of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. If you’ve seen pictures, you’ll know how surreal the landscapes here are. You have turquoise lakes and snow-capped mountains that tower over green valleys. You have deep forests that are surrounded by grassy plains…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebs Go in Mexico

Luxury hotels that offer the best margaritas, guac, and chips (which may just be the best food group, ever). The chance to show off that 6-day-a-week gym routine in a bathing suit. These are just a few of the virtues of Mexico, and the reasons why this is where celebrities travel. Here are some of the top hotels, to get your celeb sightings in. Kaia Gerber The Home: Casamigos Where celebs go in Mexico, it really pays to be a…

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Best Of The Best

Six Cities Rich in History

We all have our reasons why we travel. Some of us travel for food, others travel to shop. Some even hit the road to learn about the world, through culture and history. If you’re all of the above, and especially the latter, we have the right cities for you. There is some really cool stuff out there, so these are six cities rich in history that might just blow your mind. History Heavy in the Med The Mediterranean is a…

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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Celebrity Travel

Top Places Succession Was Filmed

We did an informal poll and apparently, your guilty pleasure is Succession. After all, it’s always more fun when you’re watching someone else’s family drama. It’s even better when that drama is set on lavish estates, private planes, and destinations you could only dream about. In honor of Succession’s final season, here are the top places where they have filmed, to add to your travel list. New York City No grand hotel in NYC is off the table for Succession.…

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New York City

Passover + Easter

No matter what you’re celebrating in the coming weeks, or if you’re not celebrating at all, restaurants don’t disappoint over the holidays. This time of year, you could spend hours browsing all the delights they’ll deliver. Who doesn’t love some brisket with cherry sauce or matzo ball soup? Here are the best restaurants that will cook for you this Passover and Easter. Russ & Daughters Russ & Daughters is a New York staple for a reason. The Jewish bakery and…

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Road Trip

The Retreat: Joshua Tree

There’s something about a road trip and connecting with nature. If you add the desert to the equation you have a chance to become a little more grounded and focus on your well-being. Welcome to Joshua Tree, set in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. This is the guide for where to stay, eat and play for a weekend. A Day Trip from Los Angeles Joshua Tree National Monument is two and a half hours away from Los Angeles. Desert folk are…

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