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

The Best Chic Weekend Escapes within Driving Distance

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.

The best luxury lingerie for women right now.

The Best Luxury Lingerie for the #Stayhome Era

Guess which category of apparel is selling faster right now than any other? If you guessed lingerie, you’re right! While lounge wear and boss women blouses have their role in this #Stayhome era, it’s not all about work, thankfully. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has a curated (and tasteful) roundup of the best intimate pleasure products and luxury lingerie for women right now.

Our guide for how to give birthday, anniversary and other gifts while maintaining a safe social distancing practice during coronavirus

Innovative Gift Ideas in a Time of Social Distancing

Even in this era of coronavirus, there are still big events where we want to give a gift to a loved one: birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, graduations, and “just because.” Wondering how to give a gift in a safe and responsible manner in a time of coronavirus? Our corresondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of innovative gift ideas in a time of social distancing. It’s our gift guide of birthday, anniversary and more gifts to give while social distancing. So you can stay calm, and gift on.

the most beautiful desserts and best pastry chefs in New York City right now

The Most Beautiful Desserts in New York City Right Now

Sometimes the best part of an elegant restaurant meal is the grand finale: the dessert. And not just because of the taste (although of course, there’s that). A brilliant pastry chef is an artist, and the best desserts are a treat for all of our senses. With that in mind, our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the best restaurants with the most beautiful and delicious restaurant desserts created by famous pastry chefs in New York City right now. Forks in the air!