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Dec 13, 2023 | 
departures.com | Erin Dixon |Skye Parrott |T. Cole Rachel |Hailey Andresen |Laura Smith |Elissa Polls | +5 more
Destinations Truly exceptional people, places, and things we experienced this year. I experienced many joys on Easter Island — from wild horses roaming my resort grounds to visiting the island’s iconic moai statues in the midst of a biblical sunrise rainstorm. But what I will never forget are the sunsets.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
departures.com | Elissa Polls
The WOW district, just steps outside the Yeatman, opened in 2020 and houses six museums that celebrate different areas and industries of Portugal. Before WOW’s construction, the space was used as a port-wine storage facility. The museums are great for families and adults and offer an array of experiences. My two personal favorites were the wine school and the chocolate experience.
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Dec 7, 2023 | 
departures.com | Laura Smith |Sophie Mancini |Alex Frank |Lisa Lok |Hailey Andresen |T. Cole Rachel | +3 more
’TIS THE SEASON to dine. For me, this month is always a toss-up between eating at home or dining out. If you’ve been tasked with holiday meal preparation, you’ll want to take every opportunity to escape your kitchen — and those pesky dishes that just won’t wash themselves. But is there anything cozier than a quiet meal at home on a cold night?
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Nov 30, 2023 | 
departures.com | Sophie Mancini |Laura Smith |Elissa Polls
I’ve been amazed at the level of craft emerging from today’s spirit scene — hyperpremium, boutique brands truly bottling a rich sense of place. They make nightcaps and aperitivo hours feel more like a treat, a ritual to savor solo or in the best of company. The stories behind the spirits are often equally as compelling as their content. Many of these bottles are the products of founders honoring their heritage, old recipes, more conscious consumption, or blends never attempted before.
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Nov 29, 2023 | 
departures.com | Sophie Mancini |Alexandra Brodsky |T. Cole Rachel |Alex Frank |Annie Lin |Hailey Andresen | +4 more
I HAVE A column in our print issues called “Flavor Profile,” where I talk to chefs about their taste not just in food, but in all things.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
departures.com | Alex Frank |Hailey Andresen |T. Cole Rachel |Erin Dixon |Elissa Polls |Lisa Lok | +1 more
LIKE IT OR not, it’s November, which means it’s time to start thinking seriously about the holidays. As fall fully gives way to winter, we’re gearing up for the impending juggernaut of parties, massive meals (we see you coming, Thanksgiving), and the pleasure and peril of gift-giving. To get ourselves into the spirit, this month we’re shouting out things we’d love to give and the things we’ve recently been happy to receive.
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Nov 23, 2023 | 
departures.com | Alex Frank |T. Cole Rachel |Sophie Mancini |Elissa Polls |Hailey Andresen |Cooper Fleishman | +5 more
Stays Plus, A Houston getaway, a lakeside gem in Geneva, and a family jaunt to the Dominican Republic. THE STRANGE THING about an excellent hotel is that it almost doesn’t matter where it’s located. Some hotels are a reprieve from chaotic surroundings, while others offer a glimpse into what makes that location worth visiting.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
departures.com | Elissa Polls |nishi patel
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
departures.com | Laura Smith |Nicole Davis |Jenn Tardif |Elissa Polls |T. Cole Rachel |Alex Frank | +2 more
THE WORD WELLNESS gets thrown around a lot; it means something different depending on who you ask. To some it's skincare, to others it's the sleekest gym equipment or a walk on the beach. Maybe it’s whatever makes us more patient and glow inside and out. Over the past year, our editors have tried some of the most cutting-edge wellness items and fitness gear from a game-changing infrared mat to a rower so elegant it's nearly sculptural.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
departures.com | Hailey Andresen |Alex Frank |Laura Smith |T. Cole Rachel |Elissa Polls |JB Maza | +2 more
IF YOU ASK me, October is the optimal month for showering yourself with gifts. We are in the throes of a new season, back-to-school shopping is far enough in the past, and the holidays are still distant enough in the future that it’s possible to lean into a guilt-free shopping spree or a single indulgent purchase. This month, our editors are covering all the bases — from candles and adventure-forward experiences to fall attire and subtle self-care items.
