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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Opa! Another nonstop international flight option has landed at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, and this time it’s taking us to Athens, Greece. Officially taking flight earlier this month, the new seasonal flight — running only from June to September — takes approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes to get Charlotteans and those passing through the Charlotte airport to the historic yet picturesque European destination.
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1 month ago | 
usatoday.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Nearly 65 years ago, the popular animated sitcom "The Jetsons" burst onto the airwaves, giving us a glimpse into the future of smart homes and other high-tech gadgets. With visions of things such as flying cars and fully automated homes, these futuristic concepts seemed far-fetched at the time. A quarter-century into the new millennium, some of the devices seen in the series have found their way into our reality.
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1 month ago | 
charlotteobserver.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Attention, passengers, this is your captain speaking. For the first time ever, we will be flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport - via Etihad Airways - to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A historic addition to our already busy and bustling airport, Charlotteans and those who use our city as a connector to other destinations will soon be able to take the nonstop 13-hour and 45-minute route beginning in May 2026.
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2 months ago | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
The islands of Turks and Caicos could easily be the poster child for Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s popular “SUMMER” song lyric, “Where the water’s so blueeeeee… so blue.” Part of the Lucayan Archipelago within the Caribbean, it’s a destination replete with pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and, of course, luxury resorts and fine dining. If that wasn’t enticing enough, we now have another reason to visit: It’s officially home to the Caribbean’s longest bar, the Infiniti Bar in Providenciales.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Queen Loany. Courtesy of the artist. Charlotte-based multi-hyphenate creative Saloan Goodwin Dunlap, aka Queen Loany, may be known present-day for her digital pop art creations, but her artistic journey goes much deeper. Initially working in photography, she landed clients both locally and across the nation.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Generate Key TakeawaysDotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The Palmetto captures the very essence of Charleston through a sophisticated marriage of Southern tradition and contemporary luxury.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
charlotteobserver.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
When I walked through the doors of the new Holiday House and Co. retail space, I was instantly transported from Charlotte's Eastway Crossing shopping plaza to a whimsical holiday wonderland that dreams are made of. I was surrounded by animatronic polar bears playing Christmas songs, ornate decor typically only seen on television. The pop-up shop's owner, Lance "Mr. Christmas" Devereux, was happily moving about the store ensuring everything was picture-perfect.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Generate Key TakeawaysWhen I walked through the doors of the new Holiday House and Co. retail space, I was instantly transported from Charlotte’s Eastway Crossing shopping plaza to a whimsical holiday wonderland that dreams are made of. I was surrounded by animatronic polar bears playing Christmas songs, ornate decor typically only seen on television. The pop-up shop’s owner, Lance “Mr. Christmas” Devereux, was happily moving about the store ensuring everything was picture-perfect.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
refinery29.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Story from UnbotheredADVERTISEMENT the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman.” Though the words were spoken by the late “The most disrespected person in America isMalcolm X in 1964 — and later in Beyoncé’s “Don’t Hurt Yourself” — I somehow find myself randomly blurting this quote out in the confines of my home when I see yet another headline about women who look like me being mistreated, especially in women’s sports, and more specifically, in the WNBA.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
travelnoire.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor |Kelsey Marie |Brunno Braga |ABS Bávaro
City guides Punta Cana, Dominican Republic About this guide Punta Cana, Spanish for “Tip of the White Cane Palms", has the perfect blend of Dominican culture, decadent relaxation, and outdoor adventure. Known for its stunning beaches and warm hospitality, Punta Cana invites travelers to book a tranquil retreat or action-packed getaway. From luxury resorts to cultural tours, there’s a place that caters to every traveler's needs.
