Ann Brown

Nova Maldives Plans Festive Season Focused on Wellbeing and Connection

By Ann Brown / August 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Nova Maldives Plans Festive Season Focused on Wellbeing and Connection

Nova Maldives is inviting travelers to celebrate the holiday season with a program that combines traditional festivities, wellness, creativity and marine conservation. The resort’s “The Garden Within” program will run from Dec. 19, 2026, through Jan. 7, 2027, offering guests a holiday experience built around the idea of using the festive season as a time…

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Myrtle Beach Offers Spa Escapes for a Self-Care Getaway

By Ann Brown / August 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Myrtle Beach Offers Spa Escapes for a Self-Care Getaway

Travelers looking to trade packed schedules for rest and relaxation can find plenty of options along South Carolina’s Grand Strand, where spas, yoga studios and wellness experiences offer ways to unwind by the coast. With September recognized as Self-Care Awareness Month and Labor Day marking the unofficial end of summer, Myrtle Beach is highlighting its…

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Nayarit Beyond the Beach: The Artisans, Flavors and Traditions Shaping Mexico’s Pacific Coast

By Ann Brown / August 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Nayarit Beyond the Beach: The Artisans, Flavors and Traditions Shaping Mexico’s Pacific Coast

For many travelers, Nayarit means Pacific beaches, surf towns, jungle-covered mountains and the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit. But venture inland, or simply a few streets beyond the shoreline, and a different side of the Mexican state comes into view. Nayarit is also a destination shaped by artisans, traditional cooks, Indigenous communities, historic towns, archaeological…

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Jim Henson’s 90th Birthday Gets a Four-Day Celebration at MoMI

By Ann Brown / August 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Jim Henson’s 90th Birthday Gets a Four-Day Celebration at MoMI

The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is turning what would have been Jim Henson’s 90th birthday into a four-day celebration for fans of puppetry, television, film and the unforgettable characters that helped define generations of entertainment. From September 24 through 27, MoMI in Astoria, Queens, will host Celebrating Jim Henson’s Birthday 2026, a weekend…

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10 Travel Essentials to Make Your Next Fall Trip More Comfortable

By Ann Brown / August 27, 2026 / Comments Off on 10 Travel Essentials to Make Your Next Fall Trip More Comfortable

As summer winds down and fall travel season approaches, many travelers are preparing for road trips, outdoor adventures, weekend getaways and eventually holiday visits with family. The right travel essentials can make those journeys more comfortable, convenient and enjoyable. From hydration and skincare to sleep accessories and ways to preserve family memories, these 10 products…

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Why More Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ Again in the Maldives

By Ann Brown / August 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Why More Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ Again in the Maldives

For couples, the honeymoon is no longer necessarily the grand finale of wedding celebrations. Increasingly, romance is being revisited months or even years later, as couples wait for the right time to celebrate their marriage—and their journey together. According to UK wedding platform Bridebook, one in five couples now waits until their first anniversary to…

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Sports Red Carpets Are Making Diamonds an Everyday Style Statement

By Ann Brown / August 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Sports Red Carpets Are Making Diamonds an Everyday Style Statement

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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The Residency Bought a New Cultural Hub for Black Travelers to Martha’s Vineyard

By Ann Brown / August 26, 2026 / Comments Off on The Residency Bought a New Cultural Hub for Black Travelers to Martha’s Vineyard

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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How a Five-Star South African Hotel Is Creating a Pathway for Women in Hospitality

By Ann Brown / August 26, 2026 / Comments Off on How a Five-Star South African Hotel Is Creating a Pathway for Women in Hospitality

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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Otero Ranch Combines Dude Ranch Adventure With Luxury Golf in Southern Arizona

By Ann Brown / August 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Otero Ranch Combines Dude Ranch Adventure With Luxury Golf in Southern Arizona

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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