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I don’t usually stop for breakfast when I’m out traveling, but this place was too adorable to pass up. I was impressed to learn that Bee’s Café had been in operation since 2017, but had to close when COVID-19 hit. They didn’t reopen for a long time, and when they did, the same space in the downtown area of Seneca Falls was for rent again. Talk about a serendipity sign! To read the full article by...

As I strolled around the narrow streets of Seville’s central historical district, it was hard not to notice the number of dressed up people all heading in the same direction. The women were impeccably made-up, wore brightly colored flamenco style dresses and carried matching folding fans. The men sported business suits and ties or formal wear. And as to where they were going, I had no idea, but pr...

There is a new way to get a Cup of Joe with JOLENE  - a bold, new ready-to-drink canned cold brew coffee created by Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis and his longtime friend Shane Powers. These two bonded over Java nearly every Thursday for 20+ years. This weekly coffee ritual inspired some of their most important conversations and meetings to set out to build JOLENE Coffee. To read th...

When most people think about Arizona , they think of desert heat. However, the state’s temperatures and terrain vary as you travel north or south, primarily due to higher elevations. One of my favorite retreats, sitting at 8400 feet and arguably the highest town in the state, is Greer , Arizona. Hikers, birders, fisherpeople, and all lovers of nature will find paradise in Greer. To read the full a...

For well over 100 years, The Cliff House at Pikes Peak has been welcoming guests. Recently, my wife and I had the pleasure of experiencing the luxurious charm of this historic property in Manitou Springs , Colorado. This stately five-story building is an architectural gem in a state with several other excellent historical hotels of the era. In the 1870s, citizens from the eastern part of the US an...

One of the five greatest pleasures of being a “Champagne” person is discovering a new Champagne and a new chef de cave. The second is discovering more than several. And the third, discovering “Champagne” is not all old maisons such as Ruinart (1729), Moet & Chandon (1743), Lanson (1760), Delamotte (1760) Veuve-Clicquot (1772), Louis Roederer (1776) and Jeans-come-latelies like Dom Perignon , B...

Andaz Scottsdale Resorts & Bungalows , one of Hyatt's lifestyle brand hotels, is situated on Scottsdale Road, adjacent to the Borgata, just minutes away from Old Town Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Meaning 'style' in Hindi, Andaz stays true to its name, demonstrating Arizona's classic Sonoran Desert outfit. The renovated property, which opened in 2017, is situated on the grounds where the old...

I’ve always loved sparkly and glittery things. So, you can imagine my excitement about visiting the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes Region . Situated in the charming town of Corning, New York, the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) is a place where history, science, and art converge in dazzling harmony. Everywhere you look, there is light glittering off the glass. With over 35 centuries of...

Sleep can be elusive for me. On the occasional good nights, I hit the pillow and get my necessary zzzs, though I do wake up at least once during this span. Most times, though, I lie in bed wide awake because I can’t turn my brain off. I try numerous techniques to help me relax and to stop the mental regurgitation, but much of the time they fail to work. And as the clock ticks, I just get more stre...

They call it Music City , a name that needs no explanation for those who have strolled down Broadway, where country ballads and soulful classics spill into the streets from every storefront and doorway. But the story of Nashville resonates far beyond its songs. It is a city deeply rooted in centuries of history, creativity, and transformation, standing as an integral part of the American story. To...

Santa Ynez Valley , once a sleepy little wine region in Santa Barbara County, was made famous in 2004 by the movie Sideways . Today, it boasts over 150 wineries and an extensive choice of eateries, including six Michelin-rated restaurants. The valley's proximity to Los Angeles and San Francisco makes it an easy three-day getaway for sun, fun, food, and wine. To read the full article by Pam and Gar...

The views from the relaxation room at The Spa at Terranea Resort are unmatched. The new decor offers coastal colors that mirror what one sees beyond the open. Step outside the French doors leading out to a sun terrace to admire the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean water and Catalina Island beyond. Recently while attending the debut of the newly refreshed oceanfront spa, I discovered a variety of welln...

The ultimate visually stunning Las Vegas culinary adventure is at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.  Step inside a whimsical wonderland while enjoying a one-of-a-kind culinary journey at The Garden Table. Dine at the epicenter of where baroque elegance meets fragrant fantasy, and luxury collides with innovative imagination. To read the full article by Jill Weinlein visit luxebeatmag...

The Piazza Duomo is the place to dunk. Surrounded by Baroque showpiece masterpieces, Tina showed me how to dip my brioche in my granita. The Syracusean way. Tina Santacroce studied “Behavioural Sciences” at Melbourne’s Lafogue University before emigrating with her Sicilian husband Tino, thirty-something years ago. She now runs the “Caffe Minerva” in the heart of Ortygia island on the east coast of...

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Sea s  is sailing on open waters this week for sea trials before she arrives to Port Canaveral for her debut sailing in August, 2025. As the newest Icon Class super-sequel ship, Star of the Sea has it all for the cruise line voted Best Overall by Travel Weekly readers 22 years running. To read the full article by Jill Weinlein visit luxebeatmag.com .

Starting this month in June, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas  is Baja bound sailing to Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. She is the first Quantum Class Ship to sail from Los Angeles to Baja California. Now Southern Californians can enjoy Royal Caribbean’s signature thrills and different ways to chill on 3-to-8 night cruises. To read the full article by Jill Weinlein visit luxebeatmag.com .

Providence is the place for those looking to experience a Vice City. The Rhode Island team that brought you Oyster Shooters, the Shellabration and the Everything Bagel Aquavit Whole Truth cocktails now offers you The Italian Stallion and the world’s Pizza Martini. To read the full article by Kevin Pilley visit luxebeatmag.com .

The Carlsbad Flower Fields are 55 acres of spectacular ranunculus flowers that paint a stunning picture on the hillside on the edge of Carlsbad, California. Recently, Visit Carlsbad invited me to a spectacular dinner among the flowers as the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Carlsbad is 45 miles from San Diego, 86 miles from Los Angeles, and an easy 117-mile drive from Palm Springs. Since I had prev...

Recently on a trip to San Francisco , I took BART from SFO airport to Embarcadero for under $6 with a Clipper card. Taking the escalator up to the street, the first thing I noticed was the Hyatt Regency sign. This was going to be my home away from home for three nights, while I learned more about this iconic hotel and its surroundings. To read the full article by Jill Weinlein visit luxebeatmag.co...

Battlegrounds make the best bars. Wars make the best parties. And Rioja provides the best wine tourism. By nine o’clock in the morning, Spanish time, I was half-man, half-marinade. I was completely pickled. My hair had turned a dark velvet and my clothes were splattered blood red. I gave off the unmistakable bouquet of blackcurrants and baked plums with maybe just a hint of cinnamon. I was engaged...

If the ocean had a fashion runway, nudibranchs would certainly take the spotlight. With their astonishing variety of vibrant colors and intricate shapes, nudibranchs have captivated a global community of undersea explorers. Each year, new species are discovered, and scuba divers eagerly anticipate the chance to encounter a rare nudibranch they have never seen or photographed before. Even those who...

“Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without consideration.“Good company on a journey makes the way seem shorter.”The son of an alehouse keeper, Sir Isaak Walton published “The Compleat Angler - The Contemplative Man’s Recreation” in 1653. The famous celebration of the English countryside tells the story of a hunter , a fo...

Above the banks of the River Arno, Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1 Hotel was our home while scouting the magical city of Florence. We found Antica Torre situated next to the lovely 13th-century Basilica of Santa Trinita in central Florence. As you enter the lobby of this historic building, you pass the polished brass door buzzers used in the mid-twentieth century when Antica Torre was an apartmen...

It is said you have to be “invited” to visit a temple. A truth that has been impressed on me countless times and yet again when I made spectacular efforts to reach the hallowed Trimbakeshwar Temple on a whim that the temple HAD to be visited before 2024 ended. To no avail! How difficult can it be to get to a temple, surely? It is mystifying what obstacles can manifest to derail ones endeavours. An...

In central Orange County, the AC Hotel Irvine offers a sleek, pet-friendly escape with European flair and California comfort. During a recent stay, I found it the ideal location for exploring high-tech Irvine, the quintessential Southern California beaches, luxury shops, and local theaters. As a seasoned travel writer who reviews everything from boutique inns and dude ranches to luxury resorts, th...