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6 Jul

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Travel Quarantine (VOGUE)

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In a press conference today, Governor Cuomo, along with a Zoom conferenced-in Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont, announced a major decision: starting on June 25, “All individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID into NY, NJ, or CT must quarantine for 14 days.” While visitors from international countries have been banned since March, the three governors are now implementing restrictions on domestic travel. New York isn’t the first state to do this—Maine, for example, also has a mandatory quarantine period for outsiders—but combined with New Jersey and Connecticut, it is the first region. And the most populous one at that: the tri-state area has over 23 million people. Regulating entry will have a tremendous effect on tourist and business...
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29 Jun

These Are the Most Beautiful Cities in the World (Harper’s Bazaar)

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The world is home to some 4,416 cities - from the crumbling grandeur of Rome to the bristling, ultra-modern towers of Shanghai. It includes tiny Adamstown, a microscopic settlement in the Pitcairn Islands with a population of only 48; it includes Venice, a floating city laced by idyllic canals and breathtaking palazzos. And like the people who inhabit them, each has its own distinctive personality, allure, photo-worthy moments, and reasons to pay them a visit. Here, in our humble opinion, are the world’s most beautiful cities. 1) Florence, Italy While Rome may get the credit for being Italy's most historic city, Florence holds the flame for sheer, unadulterated Italian beauty. A walk down any cobblestone street will reveal astonishing piazzas and cathedrals—and the...
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22 Jun

The Best Warm & Cozy Restaurants Around the Globe (Harper’s Bazaar)

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Tom Marchant is the co-founder of luxury travel company and trip planner, Black Tomato, which delivers luxe experiences around the world via inspiring itineraries and access to the globe's up-and-coming, remote destinations. Marchant's finger on the pulse of travel trends and the world's best in hotels, restaurants, destinations, and honeymoons is unique and incomparable–and he's sharing his expertise and curated lists of where to visit, stay, eat and more with BAZAAR.com. Whether you chalk it up to the ambiance or timely wine refills, there are few things in this life as memorable as an intimate and cozy meal. From fireplace romance to winter retreats, the following list represents our take on restaurants and eateries— housed in everything from a fire-lit chalet to...
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22 Jun

Why Pritchard Hill is Napa Valley’s Most Exclusive Zip Code (Harpers Bazaar)

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When you think Napa, you think of the Valley floor, but Napa’s highest scoring wines and most exclusive waiting lists are actually far above the floor, in an area called Pritchard Hill. This area is so iconic because a combination of rocky red, volcanic soils, and the elevation, which gives it a unique combination of sunshine and cloud reflection. Here are a few vineyards on Pritchard Hill that are the most sought-after. OVID NAPA VALLEY Tucked away high on Prichard Hill above Napa Valley is the jewel of a vineyard, Ovid. Upon arrival visitors are encapsulated by the view that opens up to an all encompassing perspective of the valley; spanning from the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge on one end to Mount...
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