Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has compiled a list of 10 of the best black-owned firms in the world of luxury travel right now, including hotels, destination spas, tour services, yacht charters and private jet companies.
Ready or not, here it comes: back to school shopping. And now more than ever, it’s a lot easier to find apparel, school supplies, sneakers and everything else your kiddos need online. But what are the best online sites for back to school shopping this year? Our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen has rounded up a dozen great options – luxury online shopping sites with chic and sustainable kids clothes, shoes and school supplies. Whether it’s in a classroom or online, it’s still possible to start the new school year on a high note.
This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly roundup of top headlines from the past seven days in the world of sports, plus a preview of what’s up next. Heading into the week of August 9, 2020, here’s the top sports news, with a twist. Skim it, and you’ll be good to go all week.
Thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a moment when many people are earnestly seeking to learn more about how black people experience life in America. And there are several ways to do that effectively. One is through poetry. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has gathered a list of some of the best and most iconic poems written by leading black and African-American poets. Here you will find voices from many generations of writers, including some who are creating brilliant work today. Any one of these would be perfect poems to read right now to better understand Black Lives Matter and the African-American experience. And to celebrate the laureates who give voice to our community, which is still too often unheard.
With COVID-19 flare-ups occurring across America, lots of people are seeking a safe alternative to large hotels and resorts for their next luxury vacation. If you’re in that camp, we’ve shared ideas about recreational vehicles, luxury hotels and resorts with standalone accommodations, and lovely driving-distance destinations to consider right now. Another option? Renting a luxury home or villa from a source like Airbnb or VRBO. But is renting a luxury vacation home share safe right now? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the scoop on what you need to know about safely renting a luxury vacation home in this coronavirus era.
