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Dance Review: Step Afrika! is a National Treasure
I recently went to a party at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in Bronx, New York, and its name is Step Afrika! Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! has developed into a world class company and the leading authority on the art of stepping....
Indigenous-Fusion Recipe from Chef Nathan Davis: ‘Rubaboo’ Rabbit Stew
Chef Nathan Davis is a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef and enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Raised hunting, fishing, and foraging to help fill his family’s freezer, his approach to food is rooted in lived tradition as much as classical technique....
Travel News and Advice – April 30, 2026
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. This program is now available at more than 60 U.S. airports with hands-free security lanes that can save you time. I wouldn't show up at the airport without a Real I.D. or passport, though. You never know when the system might be down....
Limoncello and Cookies
In a previous life, I must have been Italian from southern Italy, as I happen to absolutely love dipping biscotti in my espresso coffee and a sip of limoncello afterwards. The Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company was kind enough to provide some irresistible baked goods, all...
Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ritz, Madrid, Spain
The five star hotel category offers the affluent traveler a wide range of luxurious experiences from the opulence of large properties to the intimacy of boutique hotels or the creature comforts of the resort/spa, all carrying the same hotel class designation but all...
Monet Exhibits in France, San Francisco, and Tokyo to Commemorate 100 Years Since His Death
Impressionist Claude Monet is one of the most celebrated painters in history. He's a favorite of people who aren't even art connoisseurs. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death, so there are quite a few celebrations and exhibits in France, as well as one...
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Destinations
Where Can You Get the Best 5-Star Resort Experiences?
The luxury travel industry grows much faster than the rest of the sector, and more than 70% of tourists prefer resort vacations. With an upcoming season 4 of The White Lotus rumored to continue the wellness retreat theme on the French Riviera, a March 2026 report...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ritz, Madrid, Spain
The five star hotel category offers the affluent traveler a wide range of luxurious experiences from the opulence of large properties to the intimacy of boutique hotels or the creature comforts of the resort/spa, all carrying the same hotel class designation but all...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Limoncello and Cookies
In a previous life, I must have been Italian from southern Italy, as I happen to absolutely love dipping biscotti in my espresso coffee and a sip of limoncello afterwards. The Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company was kind enough to provide some irresistible baked goods, all...
Cruise & Sail
Boating Safely on July 4th
Have you ever watched the July 4th fireworks from the deck of your boat? What could be better, right? A clear view of the over-the-water fireworks show. A sky filled with colors. Before you watch the display, you might fire up the grill for hamburgers and hot dogs....
Museums, Entertainment
Monet Exhibits in France, San Francisco, and Tokyo to Commemorate 100 Years Since His Death
Impressionist Claude Monet is one of the most celebrated painters in history. He's a favorite of people who aren't even art connoisseurs. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death, so there are quite a few celebrations and exhibits in France, as well as one...
Travel Advice, News
ActivatedYou Morning Complete Travel Packets
ActivatedYou sent me samples of their Morning Complete Variety Packets to try. They were designed with travel in mind. The single-serve packets slip easily into a carry-on and mix into water in seconds, delivering prebiotic fiber, probiotics, and green superfoods to...