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Delicious Desserts Around the World (Part 2)

For travelers with a craving for sweets, delicious desserts can be found in all reaches of the world. In part one, our taste buds traveled to Portugal, Italy, South Africa, Germany, and the Caribbean. Here are a few more mouth-watering desserts from around the globe to tempt you to pack your bags (and your fork!) and hop on a plane! Gulab Jamun (India) A favorite treat at festivals and special occasions, Gulab Jamun is formed by creating a milk solid and adding flour to it to form into small dough balls for frying. Once cooked, the dough balls are soaked in…
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Winter Reading Recommendations

When the temperature drops and you’re looking for something new to read, look no further than our winter-inspired reading list. From fairytales to horror to nonfiction, an interesting mix of titles await, depending on your mood. Here are six winter reading recommendations: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden The first book in The Winternight Trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale weaves historical fiction and fantasy together to create a transportive story set against Russia’s unforgiving wintry wilderness. Young Valisia finds comfort in her family’s small cabin, snuggled up with her siblings and listening to her nurse’s fairy tales….
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5 New Resorts Opening in 2024

Pack your beach bag, because 2024 promises a few new resorts travelers are excited to visit in the coming year. Here are a few standouts in Mexico and the Caribbean: Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (December 2023) Although the resort opened in December 2023, most travelers will experience this incredible sister property to Grand Velas Los Cabos in the coming year. Tucked into a cove of the Sea of Cortez, this adults-only intimate retreat also allows access to the beloved Grand Velas Los Cabos. The brand is known for its culinary delights, impeccable service, and luxurious grounds. Perfect for: Couples…
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New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2024

Here’s hoping for fair skies and following seas in 2024! With so many new cruise ships sailing the globe, we can’t wait to help you plan an exciting adventure at sea that promises endless onboard amenities, special memories in port, and genuine fun for all ages. Here are a few ships generating excitement this year: Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) The largest ships launching in 2024 also have the biggest buzz. Icon of the Seas sets sail in January as the first in a new class of ships from Royal Caribbean. It boasts lots…
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Cozy Travel

Hygge, the Danish concept of coziness that stirs pleasant feelings of contentment, has become a global phenomenon over the past few years. With numerous how-to books on the market, YouTube channels dedicated to the creation of cinematic hygge masterpieces, and social media accounts that showcase hygge at home, coziness is celebrated more than ever. But how do you capture that warm and fuzzy feeling on your next vacation? Consider how you embrace coziness at home and simply take it on the road (or to the sky, or to the sea!) when traveling. We have some ideas and inspiration for cozy…
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