Kristin Braswell

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News Food + Drink Festivals by Kristin Braswell Apr 18, 2025 Considering its larger-than-life presence on social media, it’s hard to believe that the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival began with a modest 25,000 attendees and $50 ticket prices. Helmed by Southern California-based concert and music festival promoter Goldenvoice, the festival was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999. In that fledgling first year, alternative music fans descended upon the pristine Empire...

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#3 in Best Things To Do in Turks & Caicos1 of 22 of 2tose|Getty ImagesKey InfoPrice & HoursFree24/7DetailsBeaches, Free TypeHalf Day to Full Day Time to SpendScorecardValue 5.0Facilities 4.0Atmosphere 3.5If you’re visiting Turks & Caicos via a cruise, you’ll want to plan a trip to Governor's Beach. It's located off the southwestern coast of Grand Turk not far from the harbor, and therefore sees a lot of activity on cruise ship days.

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Kristin Braswell

#5 in Best Things To Do in Turks & CaicosLuxy Images|Getty ImagesKey Info32 Dolphin LaneWebsite Price & HoursFrom $169 per personMon-Fri 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.DetailsRecreation, Tours Type2 hours to Half Day Time to SpendScorecardValue 3.0Facilities 2.0Atmosphere 4.0If you're looking for a unique way to experience the white sand beaches of TCI, consider a scenic horseback ride.

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Kristin Braswell

Salt Cay isn't the primary destination for most who visit Turks and Caicos, but it does make a mellow day trip for those wanting to escape Provo's hustle and bustle or the cruise ship clusters along Grand Turk. It's a small island (less than 3 square miles) that beckons to low-key vacationers; top activities range from lounging to beach bumming to humpback whale watching, and of course, scuba diving and snorkeling.

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Kristin Braswell

At Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' first property in Japan, on Miyako island in Okinawa prefecture, there are 55 oceanside villas with direct access to the beach. Miyakojima is part of the Ryukyu Islands, known as one of the world's famed Blue Zones, a region where people famously live longer than average. At Maas, one of four restaurants and bars at Rosewood Miyakojima, guests can savor the freshest seafood sourced from the waters off of Okinawa.