All posts tagged: ADVENTURE

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The Most Evocative and Beautiful Paintings about Summer

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Memorial Day weekend is fast-approaching, and with it the unofficial start to the summer season. So we decided to take a journey through the world of paintings to find the most influential, beautiful, famous and evocative masterpieces – both historical and contemporary – on the season of summer and the joys of summertime. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of some of the most stunning paintings we could find that will help us all get in the mood for the arrival of the summer season.

Best luxury hotels for a post COVID-19 weekend road trip escape vacation

The Best Chic Weekend Escapes within Driving Distance

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

As nations attempt to reopen for business after the coronavirus epidemic, one of the most pressing questions for many people is: when can I travel safely again? Of course, no one really knows. But it seems that a good re-entry plan might be a road trip within your own country. A driving-distance destination, with a stay at a small boutique property where some of the rooms even have separate entrances. If your goal is a charming rustic-luxurious escape from the city without the need to get on a commercial airliner, here are 10 excellent options. These boutique luxury hotels seem to be perfect for a potential post COVID-19 weekend road trip escape vacation within driving distance of a major city, no air travel required.

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Everything You Need Right Now for the Perfect Picnic

Published by Julie Murphy

Summer concerts, long weekends, first dates, holidays and family vacations. Warm weather brings lots of opportunities for picnics. And even in a time of social distancing, there are still places where you can settle in and have a wonderful meal outdoors. If you want to level up your next picnic in the park, our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the latest on the best luxury picnic baskets and portable gourmet foods for picnicking. It’s what you need for a perfect picnic right now.

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The Best Stylish Luxury Bike Brands to Buy Right Now

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

From cruising around Dionis Beach on Nantucket to a spin along the shore in Santa Monica, to a sunrise sojourn on Martha’s Vineyard, biking and summertime are the perfect match. With windswept sandy shores and breathtaking landscapes, there are few things more luxurious in life than tooling around a charming beach town on two wheels. It’s evocative of the long summer days of childhood, filled with possibilities, anticipation, exploration and adventure. Wanna recapture that thrill? You could go for a serious sporting bike and get your Tour de France on. Whether for fitness, cruising or commuting, here’s our list of the best luxury brands for road, electric, hybrid and mountain bicycles, and bikes made just for women.

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The Best Luxury Brands to Travel in Scandinavian Style

Published by Jillian Tangen

Love Scandi style? Yes, we do too. And turns out that there are some really cool Scandinavian brands that make travel gear perfect for your next trip to the Nordics. We know it may be a while, but some day we’ll be free to roam again. And now, we’ll be ready! Our correspondent and expert on all things Scandinavian, Jillian Tangen, has curated a list of the best luxury Scandinavian travel and apparel brands, including suitcases, sunglasses, outerwear and more, so that you can travel the world in Scandinavian style the next time you head out.