Istanbul is, without question, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Here are some of my favorite images that I took during my stay in Turkey.
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Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
With an upcoming season 4 of The White Lotus rumored to continue the wellness retreat theme on the French Riviera, a March 2026 report on the best luxury destinations named Mallorca, Spain, as the perfect choice for those who want to experience this luxury lifestyle.
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 support digestion, steady energy, and gut balance during busy travel days.
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While New Orleans is Louisiana’s premiere travel destination, you have to make your way southwest to get an experience of true Creole and Cajun cultures. The two traditions have blended a bit over the years, especially in terms of food and music, but I’ll leave you to discover the true differences when you visit the state. Nobody can explain it better to “y’all” than the locals. All you need to know before you go is that southern Louisiana is unique.
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. He was gracious to provide us with an Ojibwe-inspired recipe for Rubaboo or Rabbit Stew.
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