New York City, like the rest of the world, has become enamored with plants, flowers, and greenery in general. Whether you’re a houseplant lover or just looking to buy a fresh bouquet, below are the best, coolest shops for buying plants and flowers in NYC– a city that has no shortage of eclectic options. These […]
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The 9 Best Coffee Shops in Savannah (+ The Coolest, Quaintest Cafes)
The best coffee shops in Savannah are about as charming as they come. Like Savannah’s incredible restaurant scene, the coffee culture here in one of the South’s most hospitable cities is wonderful, both taste-wise and aesthetically. From charming, artsy cafes to upscale artisanal espresso houses, there’s a come-hither ease to the city’s best cafes that […]
The 6 Best Shave Ice Spots on O’ahu
What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]
The 9 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in NYC
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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to Maui, Hawaii (18 Coolest Things to Do)
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 […]
7 Cool Things To Do in North Beach, Maryland
North Beach, Maryland, is a sleepy little beach enclave that has been lovingly called “The Jewel of the Chesapeake Bay” by locals. Boasting one of the area’s longest and most accessible coastlines, North Beach is one of the Bay’s most laid-back beach towns, home to an array of crab-centric restaurants, a beautiful yacht marina, long […]
An Inside Look at Bota Bota, Montreal’s Gorgeous Floating Spa
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau, is a beautiful floating spa in Montreal, Quebec that is easily one of Canada’s coolest spas. This floating sauna, bathhouse, spa, and restaurant on the Saint Lawrence River is located inside of a renovated ferryboat docked in Montreal’s Old Port (Vieux-Port de MontrĂ©al). Since 2010, it’s been a serene Montreal bucket list […]
A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Ojo Santa Fe, Santa Fe’s Premiere Wellness Resort
Ojo Santa Fe Wellness Resort and Spa is a secluded, tranquil oasis located in the high desert of Northern New Mexico, just north of Santa Fe. Repeat visitors know why this lush hideout is considered one of the best wellness resorts in the country– but increasingly, the need for escape and healing has made integrative […]
The 7 Best Farmers Markets in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina is a local food hot spot in the South Atlantic, celebrated for its amazing farmers markets and farm-to-table restaurants. With an emphasis on both industry and education, the local food IQ in this increasingly quirky mountain city is unparalleled in the region. As a result, Asheville’s best farmers market offer a wide […]