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Since my partner and I bought a house in Sicily, we've frequently been flying between our place in the United Kingdom to Palermo, Italy.

I’m standing at a scrubbed wooden table grating cucumber for tzatziki with a view of a manicured vegetable plot and a soundtrack of bleating goats.

Few cities are as naturally spectacular as Rio. Flanked by the Atlantic and Guanabara Bay, backed by jungle-furred peaks and strung together with miles of creamy sand, this is a place of singular beauty. The beachside neighbourhoods are the obvious areas to stay: legendary Copacabana, quieter Leme and trendier Ipanema, the gateway to Rio’s western beaches. Don’t write off inland, though — over the past decade, a new, boutique-style hotel scene has emerged. High above the historic centre, Santa Teresa is Rio’s boho bastion. Directly below is nightlife-central Lapa. 

Leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and suddenly pumpkins are everywhere. It can only mean one thing: Halloween is approaching.

When you're after a beach in New York State, the glitz and glamor of the Hamptons and the old-school appeal of Coney Island – both in the vicinity of New York City – tend to steal the spotlight. But there are plenty more sandy havens to be found across the Empire State.

Fancy working from home in surroundings so picturesque they put chocolate boxes to shame?

Welcome to the vibrant and captivating city of New Orleans, where a melange of cultural flavors converge. In a city where there are a myriad of dining options, choosing where to go can become overwhelming. So, set forth on this delectable journey that I’ve verified and immerse yourself in the culinary delights that await in the heart of this enchanting city:

TikTokers are documenting chaos at Burning Man festival after flooding left thousands of attendees stranded on-site. 

Museum of Illusions Las Vegas celebrated its highly anticipated opening of the brand’s newest flagship location and largest museum to date, on Aug. 29, 2023. The jam-packed space filled with VIP guests, influencers, executives and more, were treated to a special preview of the one-of-a-kind interactive, immersive museum located at 63, on The Strip in between The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and The Shops at Crystals. To help introduce the city’s newest all-ages experience, Michael Carbonaro performed an hour-long set where he blended magic and comedy, along with Museum of Illusions CEO Jonathan Benjamin who welcomed more than 150 guests and shared, “The debut of Museum of Illusions Las Vegas marks an exciting moment in the company’s history, as Museum of Illusions continues to hold its position as the largest and fastest growing brand of private museums in the world. We are thrilled to bring our original concept to the famous Las Vegas Strip and are excited to welcome thousands of guests from around the world.”

A dilapidated hotel originally built in the 1980s as a luxury hideaway for elite members of the Bulgarian Communist Party could soon be transformed into a co-living hub.

Four travel tech startups raised $29 million in venture capital this week. 

This summer, I was able to visit Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive resort next to SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.