Diamonds are getting a more relaxed role in fashion, and this summer’s sports red carpets are helping drive the shift. At events such as the ESPYS, athletes and celebrities have been showcasing jewelry in ways that make diamonds feel less like something reserved for major celebrations and more like an everyday expression of personal style.…
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Martha’s Vineyard had long been more than a summer getaway for Black travelers. Each year, the Massachusetts island became a gathering place where culture, entrepreneurship, entertainment and community intersected. In August, the tradition received a new addition with The Residency, a five-day cultural and social hub designed specifically with Black travelers in mind. Launched Aug.…
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One five-star hotel in South Africa is demonstrating how tourism can become a powerful pathway to economic opportunity for women from rural communities. Drostdy Hotel, a heritage property in Robert Sobukwe, formerly Graaff-Reinet, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is doing more than welcoming luxury travelers. The hotel serves as a working training ground for the…
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Travelers looking for a vacation that combines Western adventure with luxury are getting a new option in Southern Arizona. Otero Ranch, a seasonal all-inclusive dude ranch presented by True Ranch Collection in partnership with Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, will open November 15, 2026, on historic land in the Santa Cruz River Valley. The experience…
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Works & Process is bringing a wide-ranging lineup of dance, theater, opera and creative programming to New York and beyond this fall, with a 2026 season focused on giving audiences a closer look at how performing artists develop their work. The fall season, announced August 4, will take place at Guggenheim New York, Manhattan West…
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Luxury travel is taking on a more mindful meaning as travelers increasingly look for vacations that offer more than beautiful surroundings and upscale accommodations. In San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Hotel Matilda is responding with a wellness experience designed to help guests slow down, disconnect and reconnect with themselves. Located in the historic center of…
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At Baros Maldives, becoming familiar with the local wildlife can take just an afternoon. The private island resort’s house reef sits only steps from its villas, giving guests the chance to encounter the same marine animals repeatedly during their stay. Rather than treating snorkeling as a one-time excursion, Baros builds its experience around the reef…
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For most homebuyers, purchasing a house means taking on a mortgage that can last decades. For one Boston couple, their $1.32 million home purchase came with an unexpected perk: enough rewards points to help fund a luxury family vacation across the Seychelles, Kenya, and France. Ngan, a registered nurse, and her husband Connor, a physician,…
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For travelers seeking an African safari that goes beyond the traditional lodge experience, Tsowa Safari Island offers a remote starting point in the middle of the Zambezi River. Located within Zimbabwe’s Zambezi National Park, the private island provides access to a wider Southern African adventure spanning Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. The property features eight secluded…
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Babe Original is expanding its lash-care lineup with a new serum designed for consumers looking for a prostaglandin-free option for enhancing the appearance of their lashes. The beauty brand’s Renewing Serum, priced at $23, marks a new direction for a company that has spent more than a decade developing and marketing lash serums. The formula…
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