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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Nevis is turning one of its most beloved fruits into a major tourism attraction, with the 2026 Nevis Mango Festival drawing approximately 5,200 visitors during its four-day celebration of food, music and island culture. The annual festival, held July 2-5, saw attendance increase from 4,100 visitors the previous year, representing nearly 27% growth and the…
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Angelo Badalamenti’s iconic score for David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is returning to vinyl as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. Varèse Sarabande will release a special 40th anniversary edition of the soundtrack on September 4, with pre-orders now available. The reissue features the original 14-track album in a rainbow foil jacket, along with several limited-edition…
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Caribbean hospitality and tourism leaders will gather in Barbados this November for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry and Exchange Forum, as the industry looks toward the challenges and opportunities expected to shape tourism through 2030. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has unveiled the program for CHIEF 2026, scheduled for November 16-18 at the Wyndham…
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H&M is teaming up with Brazilian content creator and style visionary Livia Nunes Marques for a new 20-piece collection that blends playful luxury, bold contrasts and modern femininity. The Livia Nunes H&M collection includes ready-to-wear pieces and accessories designed around the influencer’s distinctive approach to fashion. The collection will be available on H&M’s website beginning…
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The Anaheim Hotel Earns Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Honor for Fifth Straight Year
The Anaheim Hotel has earned Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best designation for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the Anaheim, California, property has received the recognition. The honor places The Anaheim Hotel among the top 1% of more than 8 million hotel listings worldwide on Tripadvisor. Unlike awards based primarily on industry…
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