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August 4, 2025 • 13 mins
The sign read, “Travel Beyond This Point Not Recommended.” It gave my husband and I pause, but as we had already decided to drive the sixty-mile McCarthy Road leading to Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, we forged onward. We had heard stories about this infamous road and its difficult conditions, but we felt ready and up for an adventure.
To read the full article by Debbie Stone visit luxebeatmag.com.
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August 4, 2025 • 7 mins
Virginia’s wine regions are getting a lot of press, and for a very good reason. Recently Wine Enthusiast awarded Charlottesville the wine region of the year. Just north of the Charlottesville Wine Trail is Early Mountain, a winery that can compete with any in Virginia for wine and their prix fixe menu. Early Mountain is one of the best wineries this writer has ever found for top-shelf wine and cuisine.
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August 4, 2025 • 9 mins
Which type of traveler are you? As a journalist, I’ve covered pet-friendly travel, solo journeys, family-friendly getaways, along with romantic couples escapes. South Lake Tahoe, home to the largest alpine lake in North America, is one of my favorite destinations that checks all the boxes for every type of traveler. Here’s a guide so you can choose your own adventure.
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August 4, 2025 • 6 mins
Looking for a quick getaway from our home in Orlando, my husband I decided to head to Delray Beach for some cooler ocean breezes and change of scenery. Located in South Florida midway between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Delray is a small town big on fun. Upscale boutiques, tons of restaurants, and miles of sandy beaches are part of the draw.
To read the full article by Kirsten Harrington visit luxebeatmag.com.
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August 4, 2025 • 20 mins
As the golden sun begins to cast its warm, inviting glow over the azure expanse of the Mediterranean, the vibrant coastal town of Marbella, nestled in the heart of Spain's sun-drenched South, beckons travelers from across the globe. Yet, as the world becomes increasingly aware of the footprint left behind by tourism, a new wave of travel ethos is surging to the forefront. This summer, let's embark on an extraordinary journey—beyond...
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August 4, 2025 • 5 mins
Food & Wine in Spanish announced LaFrida’s Chef Anaisa Guevara is on the “Best New Chefs in Mexico” 2024 list. This news will be featured in the upcoming September issue, showcasing the prestigious list of chefs. This list was created to recognize and support new talent, by a select group of chefs, journalists, entrepreneurs, and the editorial team at the magazine.
To read the full article by Jill Weinlein visit luxebeatmag.com.
To read the full article by Jill Weinlein visit luxebeatmag.com.
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August 4, 2025 • 15 mins
Finning casually over some phantasmagoric reef terrain in the Philippines, we searched the nooks and crannies of the hard corals for banded sea snakes and other iconic keynote marine life. After spotting a regal-looking green sea turtle resting upon a bed of coral, I maneuvered to take up a position in front of the aquatic reptile so that it could easily see me. If it felt threatened in any way, it could freely swim away. Rather th...
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August 4, 2025 • 20 mins
In late October 2020 one of my brothers from another mother, Michel Joseph, messaged me to ask if Kathryn and I wanted to go scuba diving in Pavilion Lake. Since Kathryn had some prior work commitments she could not reschedule, Michel and I made a lightening trip up to Pavilion. Michel had dived this lake numerous times before and for this visit we seized upon a window of opportunity between a provincial pandemic lock down, optimal...
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August 4, 2025 • 33 mins
Martini aficionados, cocktail connoisseurs, famous actors, chic intellectuals, aristocrats, jet-setters, lounge lizards, gin-soaked barroom queens, and a legion of notorious hard-drinking writers have all waxed poetic about the liquid virtues of the Martini. In its purest form, a clean, simple, quintessential cocktail made from only gin and vermouth elegantly served in a chilled glass. Arguably one of the most iconic alcoholic beve...
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August 4, 2025 • 19 mins
For many people, a polar expedition cruise ranks right up there as being the adventure of a lifetime. Indeed, few travel experiences can compare with the feeling one gets knowing they’re traveling in the historic wake of legendary polar explorers such as Fridtjof Nansen, Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen, or Ernest Shackleton. Not unlike during the “Heroic Age” of polar exploration just over a century ago, participating in a modern-day ...
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August 4, 2025 • 6 mins
We’re here at the storied convergence of Italy and Slovenia. The land here is marred by the ravages of two world wars. Tales of that gory past would make anyone shudder. But, who could tell. There’s also the enduring beauty of life, living, creating and crafting that transcends it all. Such is the calmness and appeal of the Gravner vineyards in the Collio Goriziano region, in northeastern Italy. Pocked by man-made ponds, and punct...
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August 4, 2025 • 6 mins
A good number of buddy or girlfriend golf getaways revolve around a particular golf course, with accommodations playing a secondary role. Golfers looking to Stay and Play at The McLemore in Rising Fawn, GA, arrive to discover that they are blown away by the golf, and the upscale lodging comes with stunning mountain views. For those who have never played golf in northern Georgia, McLemore’s The Highlands and The Keep 18-hole courses...
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August 4, 2025 • 20 mins
Rogue Valley (named the ‘next Napa’ by Vogue.com), located in southern Oregon, is a beautiful destination with plenty of activities to entertain you. Whether you’re a nature lover, wine enthusiast, art aficionado, or foodie, it is a fabulous retreat-style region to relax or explore.
To read the full article by Darla Hoffmann visit luxebeatmag.com.
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August 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The original owners of Sibonne Beach Hotel faced an interesting dilemma in 1989. They had to choose where to build a hotel on the virgin Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales. Little did they know that this 5-mile stretch on the Caribbean Sea would become what’s annually ranked as the best beach in the world. Grace Bay’s first-ever hotel would originally be known as Le Deck. The French theme would continue when the name transitioned to...
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August 4, 2025 • 9 mins
Sailrock Resort in South Caicos has it all for vacationers seeking the ultimate in an island luxury escape. There is one ingredient that Sailrock guests experience that isn’t advertised, and this is something you will take home as a treasured keepsake.
Kindness. It’s a word, an emotion, and a feeling that is hard to find in our crazy world. For those lucky enough to vacation on this 8-mile-long island that is home to Sailrock Resort...
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August 4, 2025 • 6 mins
Over the past several years, outdoor art installations have popped up across the country. It seems that everywhere I go, from major cities to small towns, I find colorful pops of creative expression adorning the streets and building walls. And many of the places offer self-guided tours with maps and info about each of the works. Recently, I was in Lake Oswego to visit family and while meandering through the town’s main hub, I disc...
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August 4, 2025 • 6 mins
St. Augustine, Florida, is known to many, as the oldest city in the U.S. It also has the distinction of being one of the country’s most haunted towns. Its lengthy past includes numerous sordid and tragic events that have spurred a slew of colorful tales over the years. Add two historic cemeteries with graves dating back hundreds of years, a “brooding” Spanish fortress and significant, documented paranormal activity, and it’s no won...
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August 4, 2025 • 3 mins
While movies like The Last Samurai and Shogun bring viewers back in time to a distinctly important period in Japanese history, visitors to Kanazawa can take it a hundred steps further and fully immerse themselves in what it truly meant to be an elite warrior. Even if it’s just for a few hours.
To read the full article by Merilee Kern visit luxebeatmag.com.
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August 4, 2025 • 9 mins
Miiro individually designs hotels with character, that are located in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Derived from the Latin word “miro”, meaning “I wonder”, the double vowel symbolizes reflection. Miiro encourages guests to pause, look around and savor every moment. Each hotel has its own personality and connection to the local community. Their hotels tell a story about the importance of the neighborhood, and Le Grand H...
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August 4, 2025 • 4 mins
Mauritius is a very unspoilt island and I highly recommend it whether for a honeymoon, a young family or in retirement. The hotels are excellent. The service is wonderful, the rooms thoroughly thought through and the food local, fresh and delicious.
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius:My first resting spot, the glamorous Four Seasons Resort, lies on the east coast at Anahita. It opened in 2008 and comprises different grades of villa, and ...
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius:My first resting spot, the glamorous Four Seasons Resort, lies on the east coast at Anahita. It opened in 2008 and comprises different grades of villa, and ...
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