Why settle for another birthday dinner when you could celebrate with a passport stamp? A milestone birthday can be the perfect excuse to trade the themed party, crowded restaurant or elaborate cake for an adventure somewhere new. The catch is timing. Some destinations are at their best during specific months, when the weather and major…
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Wellness travel is moving beyond traditional spa weekends, silent retreats and increasingly familiar cold-plunge routines. A new generation of travelers is looking for experiences that combine adventure, sensory exploration and personal discovery—and The Vessyl in Costa Rica is positioning itself at the center of that shift. Set across 118 acres of rainforest beneath Arenal Volcano,…
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Brooklyn will welcome Lenape/Lunáapeew communities back to their ancestral homelands this fall with the Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow, a free, two-day celebration of Indigenous culture, heritage and community. Presented by Prospect Park Alliance, the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective (EL Collective) and American Indian Community House, the event takes place October 3 and 4 at the…
Read MoreFamilies looking for a Halloween outing without the scares can head to Orbisonia, Pennsylvania, this fall for the Pumpkin Patch Express, a seasonal experience aboard the historic East Broad Top Railroad. Powered by a real steam locomotive, the excursion combines fall scenery, pumpkins and old-fashioned harvest activities for a family-friendly day in the mountains of…
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As consumers become more selective about what goes into their personal care products, Colorado-based bath, body and home fragrance company Formulary 55 is taking a more specific approach to the increasingly popular concept of “clean” beauty. Founded by Kecia Hielscher, Formulary 55 is introducing Fo55, a list of more than 55 ingredients that will never…
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Forget crowded music festivals, flashing lights and booming speakers. This fall, a small municipality in southeastern Finland is offering a very different kind of festival experience—one where the performers are birds, wind, water and the sounds of the forest. Hiljaa Fest, described as the world’s first Festival of Nature Listening, will make its debut October…
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Shopping for Mom can be surprisingly difficult. She may insist she doesn’t need anything, but that doesn’t mean she won’t appreciate a thoughtful gift that makes her home more comfortable, her routine easier or simply gives her a little time to herself. From cozy home accents and personalized jewelry to beauty, technology and keepsakes, these…
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HBO is turning the courtroom into a battleground with “WAR,” a new legal drama that explores ambition, betrayal and the high-stakes world of London’s most powerful lawyers. The HBO and Sky Original series, created by George Kay, will debut Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will stream on HBO Max. Starring Dominic…
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As summer fades and the days begin to cool, travelers are turning their attention to one of the most anticipated sights of the season: fall foliage. From Stockholm to Paris, autumn transforms some of the world’s most beautiful cities with vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red, creating an ideal backdrop for a seasonal getaway.…
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Chef Rene Johnson turned a love of soul food into a seven-figure catering business by doing something many entrepreneurs struggle to do: transforming talent into a scalable business. As the founder of Bay area-based Blackberry Soul Fine Catering, Johnson has elevated traditional soul food into a sophisticated catering experience for major corporations and high-profile events.…
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