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The 7 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Washington, D.C.

January 27, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Those looking for beautiful, unique, delicious birthday cakes in Washington, D.C. are often unsure of where to look, defaulting into a very “DC” mindset of assuming that all the cool bakeries are in other cities. This, however, is not true! Washington, D.C. has several amazing bakeries and cake shops for designing perfect birthday cakes for […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, bakeries, birthday cake

Behind-The-Scenes Look at Privé Swiss: Where CEOs & Celebs Get Luxury Mental Health Treatment

January 27, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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In a world where entrepreneurs seek out running therapy in Los Angeles and people everywhere are increasingly finding solace in online tele-therapy, immersive care nevertheless remains one of the most intensive and profoundly transformative therapy experiences on the market today.  In this landscape where mental health has become an increasingly salient buzzword, Privé Swiss, the […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching, Travel Well Tagged With: burnout, getting to know yourself, mental health care, Relaxing getaway, therapy

An Insider’s Guide to Maui, Hawai’i (18 Cool Things to Do)

January 13, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This bespoke insider travel guide to Maui, Hawaii features everything you need to know about the best things to do, see, and explore on the island. As we previously wrote in our Insider’s Guide to Maui’s Best Restaurants, Maui is a culturally dynamic place. Of all the Hawaiian islands, it offers perhaps the most variety […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 8 Best Breakfast Spots in Honolulu, Hawai’i

January 12, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 4 Comments

Honolulu is the great food mecca of O’ahu, where all of the island’s best restaurants are located. When considering dining options in the city, most people immediately think of cocktails, seafood, and ocean views– but where to get the best breakfast in Honolulu? The answer to that question will depend on who you ask, but […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 9 Best Coffee Shops in NYC (Cool, Classic & Contemporary)

January 7, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

New York City’s coffee shop scene ranks among the best in the world– like Paris and Portland, this is a city where coffee is both currency and cachet; it’s a cultural experience as much as a functional, necessary part of life in the city that never sleeps.    For foodies, design lovers, and folks who […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, New York City, nyc

An Insider’s Guide to O’ahu, Hawai’i (25 Cool Things to Do)

January 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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O’ahu, Hawai’i is a very unique and special island, often described as “Hawai’i’s gathering place” because of how it’s positioned, culturally and otherwise, as the island’s ambassador to the West.  Honolulu, the state capital, is located here, and it’s the most urban region of Hawai’i. Ultimately, its accessible accommodations, navigability, and friendly cosmopolitanism make O’ahu […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, nature, oahu, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, spas, Travel Guide

The 12 Best Bakeries for Birthday Cake in NYC (Famous Spots + Hidden Gems, Alike)

January 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Want to experience one of the best birthday cakes in NYC? As a food critic who’s ordered countless top-notch birthday cakes in the city over the last decade, I can assure you there’s a wide variety to choose from. More importantly, New York City has no shortage of excellent bakeries.  And with the advent of […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, bakeries, birthday cake, dessert, gluten free, nyc, vegan

The 9 Best Bagels in NYC (Most Famous & Iconic Places)

January 4, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

It took nearly a decade of living in New York City for me to feel confident that I had tried all the worthy bagel shops enough times to confidently curate this guide to NYC’s best bagels. As a food and culture critic, I take this charge seriously! And I’m here to tell you that if […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, New York City, nyc, restaurants

Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 14 Comments

I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.    In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 6 Best Restaurants on Harbour Island, Bahamas

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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This guide to the best restaurants on Harbour Island spotlights the coolest places to eat on the island– whether you’re looking for a casual lunch, a fine-dining hot spot, an authentic Caribbean seafood shack, or a hole-in-the-wall bakery. What these establishments all have in common, though, is that they capture the quintessential spirit of the […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Caribbean travel, Relaxing getaway, restaurants

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