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May 4, 2024 | 
utahstories.com | Erin Dixon
Not just any dog can walk in the doors. These dogs are part of ITA (Intermountain Therapy Animals) and are screened, trained and licensed for the privilege of service. These unique dogs are naturally drawn towards humans, adults and children alike. ITA ensures each dog can handle surprises, human touch, loud noises and new environments.
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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 7, 2023 | 
departures.com | Alex Frank |T. Cole Rachel |Hailey Andresen |Cooper Fleishman |Erin Dixon |Sophie Mancini | +2 more
Editors’ Picks Plus the coffeemakers, Yeti hard coolers, and spa treatments our editors loved this month. DECEMBER, OF COURSE, is the time for shopping, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed when faced with the prospect of buying gifts for friends and family from what feels like the infinite scroll of consumer options. Don’t overthink it: The best presents (in this writer’s opinion, at least) are beautiful, functional, straightforward, and fun.
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Dec 6, 2023 | 
departures.com | Erin Dixon |Stefan Giftthaler
Stays The Italian city’s newest five-star luxury property is more than a hotel, it’s a meaningful ode to its surroundings. THIS EARLY FALL, I had the fortuitous opportunity to drive from Umbria in central Italy to Veneto in the country’s northeast. At four hours, it barely qualifies as a road trip.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
departures.com | Erin Dixon |Stefan Giftthaler
Fashion Brunello Cucinelli’s ever-evolving legacy is dedicated to a renaissance of handmade beauty and human dignity. SOLOMEO, ITALYIt can be dangerous to speak in absolutes: Lunch begins at 1 p.m. The workday ends at 5:30 p.m. The soul is immortal. There is only one truth. Living by such sureties requires discipline, and it’s a risk if you fear being wrong. But Brunello Cucinelli doesn’t believe in fear. He advocates replacing it with hope, belief, love.
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Nov 29, 2023 | 
departures.com | Erin Dixon |Morgan McMullen
Every item we feature is objectively selected by our editorial team. If you purchase an item through our links, we may earn commission. Departures and American Express do not provide, endorse, or guarantee any of the items, and the sale of such items is governed by the third-party seller’s policies, terms, and conditions. Beauty Dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler explains why the legendary French brand’s skincare is as elevated as its fashion and shares her must-have products.
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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 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 5, 2023 | 
departures.com | Erin Dixon |Skye Parrott
Stays Perched on the border of the Lower East Side and Chinatown, this boutique hotel captures the eclectic romance of downtown. I FIRST MET New York City’s Lower East Side on a drippy July night. I was there to see a room for rent on Ludlow Street in a desperate quest to move to the city from Boston, where I had ambiguously landed after college, and which was not my place. This particular corner of Manhattan, I instantly knew, was.
