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3 weeks ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Kaitlyn Rosati |Cooper Fleishman |Rachel King
Whether it’s visiting every US state or visiting every country, travel bucket lists are a fun thing to tackle. Once I had reached my fourth world wonder, I thought, “I’m already halfway there, why not see them all?” And so, I officially set my goal of solo traveling to all seven. In 2023, perched high above the city of Rio de Janeiro at the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, my eyes welled as I finally accomplished what I had set out to do.
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1 month ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Cooper Fleishman |Kaitlyn Rosati |Rachel King |Johnny Motley
The dolphins in Hanalei Bay first got our baby to kick. Then it was the majestic honu, those larger-than-life Hawaiian green sea turtles, inching toward the waves on Poipu Beach. After that, a monk seal sunning precariously close to way-too-amateur surfers. The rarer and more endangered the animal, the more active our boy’s feet became. We’d gasp in awe, and he’d start doing leg presses in utero. The Kauaʻi leg of our babymoon was meant to be dessert after the main course of O‘ahu.
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1 month ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Kaitlyn Rosati |Rachel King |Johnny Motley |Caroline Lupini
Being home to the Finger Lakes, it’s no secret that Upstate New York is a prime wine destination. What flies further under the radar, however, is that beer lovers can also find plenty to love in various towns in Upstate New York. From historic breweries to more modern craft beer hubs, here are some of the best breweries in Upstate New York. Wondering where to stay? Check out our favorite off-season hotels in Upstate New York, as well as one of our favorite hotels in Lake Placid, Mirror Lake Inn.
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1 month ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Rachel King |Johnny Motley |Caroline Lupini
Skip to Content Share Article Share through your preferred social media platform: Few wine regions are as globally recognized as Champagne, but navigating it can be a logistical challenge.
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1 month ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Johnny Motley |Caroline Lupini |Rachel King
During the dog days of the COVID lockdowns, I spent a lazy week on my couch in Texas binge-watching The Sopranos. Maybe it was the munchies, but I found myself captivated by the scenes set in old-school New York steakhouses—dark, smoky salons where Tony, Chrissy, and the Family cut deals, busted balls, and tore into charred ribeyes over red wine and Cognac.
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1 month ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Caroline Lupini |Rachel King |Daniel Modlin
Standing on the 64th-floor balcony of Lebua’s Sky Bar, the scene feels eerily familiar, even to a first-time visitor. The panoramic views of Bangkok‘s winding Chao Phraya River and glittering cityscape served as the backdrop for The Hangover Part II, cementing this hotel in pop culture history. But Lebua has crafted something far more enduring than its Hollywood moment. Some people may come for the “Hangover experience,” but they leave talking about Lebua’s staff and restaurants instead.
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1 month ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Rachel King |Daniel Modlin
Marlborough put New Zealand on the global wine map with Sauvignon Blanc, but visiting isn’t as straightforward as other nearby wine regions. It lacks the tourism infrastructure of popular areas like Hawke’s Bay, Waiheke Island or Central Otago. And without the obvious wine tasting routes and high-profile luxury estates you might find in Napa or Burgundy, knowing where to go takes some planning.
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2 months ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Daniel Modlin |Rachel King
Laos is not an easy country to get to. Even from New York. My journey required the longest operating flight via Singapore Air, a full 18 hours, landing in Singapore, then a connecting flight to Bangkok. After spending the night at the Avani+ Riverside in Bangkok, my jet-lagged and weary self boarded another two-hour flight to Luang Prabang. Even as we flew in, sailing above chiseled cliffs, I could tell that Laos was a world apart, and worth every minute onboard an aircraft.
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2 months ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Kaitlyn Rosati |Johnny Motley |Brandon Withrow |Rachel King
When it comes to planning your next trip, the world is your oyster. Should you go on an African safari, eat your way through Italy, or watch tango in Argentina? Trying to narrow down those bucket lists can feel like an impossible task, but that’s where we come in. We’re a few months into the year, and if you don’t have solid travel plans for 2025 yet, we’ve compiled a list of our top picks—from small Midwestern cities, to Southeast Asian gems, to surprising Middle Eastern destinations.
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2 months ago | 
coolmaterial.com | Rachel King |Brett Braley |Brandon Withrow
Bonaire, the lesser-known gem of the ABC Islands off the coast of Venezuela, stands apart from its more familiar neighbors, Aruba and Curaçao, thanks to its less crowded feel and easygoing vibe. Known for its thriving coral reefs and protected marine environment, Bonaire is the ultimate destination for divers and snorkelers. Bonaire offers more than 85 dive sites along its 24-mile length and narrow width of just three to seven miles.
