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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PACKING GUIDE: THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU’LL NEED

For 10 days at the end of January, Park City, Utah is taken over by The Sundance Film Festival. Some 40,000 people attend the annual celebration of independent film (that’s over four times the population of Park City), and inevitably, too big a percentage of first time festival goers arrive ill-equipped to take on Utah winters (and slippery, slushy sidewalks). I spent three days at this year’s Sundance Film Festival

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HOW I SPENT MY NEW YEAR’S EVE WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES

During the holidays, I’m always on-the-go. Every year since moving to Los Angeles six years ago, I fly to the Northeast to spend Christmas with family. But when Christmas is over, I always head back to Southern California to celebrate the new year. In contrast to the Northeast, where temperatures require heavy jackets and the world remains frozen and brown for a few more months, the end of December in

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6 CAN’T-MISS THINGS TO DO IN CABO SAN LUCAS (AND THE SURROUNDING AREA)

Los Cabos, the municipality located at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, is perhaps best known for being home to Cabo San Lucas — a town that balances relaxation and partying like no other. But if you plan to head south of the boarder sometime soon, don’t forget, in addition to Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos is home to plenty of places to see and endless things to do.

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THE SoCAL MOUNTAIN ESCAPE (24 HOURS IN LAKE ARROWHEAD)

Things To Do Lake Arrowhead

Last weekend, I need a break from Los Angeles. I was craving someplace quieter, someplace a little colder and someplace that might actually feel like fall — a season that doesn’t really happen in LA. To make it more challenging, I only had 24 hours to spare before needing to be back in the city for a concert, so it had to be easy to get to. For inspiration, I

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HOTEL REPORT: PIKAIA LODGE (GALAPAGOS)

Pikaia Lodge Galapagos

In each installment of Hotel Report, I profile a hotel that I’ve personally enjoyed and think you’ll enjoy too. Here, you’ll find the need-to-know info, insider tips and photos that’ll help you have a perfect stay of your own. REASONS TO STAY You’re a honeymooning couple looking for something adventurous and ultra-luxurious (that’s not a African safari). -OR- You won the lottery — or worked incredibly hard to become financially successful and now want to

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JUST SO YOU KNOW: THIS IS THE COOLEST RESTAURANT ON IBIZA

Ibiza Food Studio The Finca

In each installment of Just So You Know, I share with you one thing you should know about (like a hidden place to stay, a unique experience or incredible place to eat). Whatever it is, you probably don’t know about it…but now you do! — The Basics Just So You Know: Ibiza Food Studio - The Finca Location: San Lorenzo hills, Ibiza. Here’s a map. How To Get There: Fly to Ibiza. Rent a car or

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THIS IS THE CRAZIEST THING YOU CAN DO IN TORONTO

CN Tower Edge Walk Review

I love Toronto. It’s exciting, ever-changing, clean, friendly and full of things to see, do and eat. You can catch a Blue Jays game at the Rogers Center, stroll through the funky Kensington Market neighborhood, pig out out St. Lawrence Market (a massive indoor food hall), and visit the Distillery District, where old cobblestone streets lead to shops, restaurants and Mill Street Brewery. Then there are canoe and kayak trips to Toronto’s

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7 THINGS TO DO THIS FALL IN & AROUND GREENPORT, NEW YORK

Things To Do In Greenport | Things To Do On The North Fork | Things To Do In Greenport NY

This post was written in partnership with Rockport You’ve heard of The Hamptons. And you’ve most likely heard of Montauk. Both are world renowned summertime destinations along the Atlantic coast of Long Island, known for their rich and famous visitors. But what if you’re looking for a weekend retreat from New York City or the surrounding area and don’t care to “see and be seen?” What if you’re looking for

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