SAN DIEGO, CA — While San Diego’s tacos and burritos are legendary, they’re only one facet of the city’s diverse culinary scene. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as one of the country’s most exciting fine dining destinations, thanks to several innovative chefs and restaurateurs who have received both international and national acclaim — and the city itself was named one of the top food cities in the U.S. in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards. Here, you can find Michelin-starred experiences and fine-dining tasting menus, often delivered […]

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The American casino resort industry generated a record $15.8 billion in gross gaming revenue across Nevada alone in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. But revenue figures only tell part of the story. The real transformation happening across the country is in what these properties offer beyond the gaming floor. Today’s best casino resorts are full-service destinations combining world-class hospitality, dining from Michelin-starred chefs, spa experiences, golf courses, and entertainment lineups that rival standalone concert venues. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a full vacation built around […]

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From Celebrity Chef-studded Signature Events to Exclusive Collab Dinners and Hands-on Classes, the 2026 Festival Features Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Ever-growing Reputation as a Culinary Destination FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) returns January 19–25, 2026, for its seventh annual celebration of culinary excellence in Greater Fort Lauderdale. This year’s festival brings together Michelin-recognized restaurants, James Beard–nominated chefs, and nationally acclaimed talent for seven days of exceptional dining, enticing local flavors, and food-and-drink-focused fun. Recognized as one of Florida’s premier epicurean events, […]

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Daniel Seddiqui is an American traveler, author, and cultural explorer best known for “50 Jobs in 50 States,” the ambitious project he created for himself by working a different job in every state across the country.  He later chronicled his epic cultural quest in a book and founded Living the Map to promote deeper cultural understanding. Over the years, he has traveled the entire USA more than 20 times, making him one of the few individuals who have explored the nation more widely than almost anyone else. Q. You went through a series […]

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Explore Myrtle Beach, the Ultimate Spot for Sun, Sand, and Smiles MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina – (February 10, 2025) – People love visiting Myrtle Beach for good reason. It’s filled with things to do, with something for all ages to engage in and enjoy. Some people visit the area from other countries, as well as from nearby states, and many like it so much that they make an effort to come back time and time again. The more people learn about what a family-friendly destination Myrtle Beach is, the more […]

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If you have never seriously explored the food scenes in Chicago, you’ll be surprised to find that the Windy City is home to a wide spectrum of international cuisines – from the unpretentious and budget-friendly Chicago dog to fine dining establishments owned and operated by celebrity chefs. There are plenty of cheap eats on the street, as well as super expensive Michelin restaurants. Foodie travel blogger Gourmet Flyer published a dining guide to some of Chicago’s most iconic foods and must-eats while you are in town. Here is a brief […]

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CAPE CANAVERAL (August, 2024) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Beginning September 30, guests can take a bite out of the galaxy at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! During Taste of Space, an annual event that takes place at the visitor complex, guests will discover multiple ways to pique their palates with the flavors of fall: Taste of Space: Fall Bites!; Marstini Shake-Off; and Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef Edition.  Taste of Space: Fall Bites! A delectable selection of special menu items featuring the distinctive flavors of fall will be available at several eateries throughout the visitor […]

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On the approach to Thornbury Castle its already apparent that we’re in for a memorable experience in this little corner near the Cotswolds and Welsh borders. Believed to be the UK’s only Tudor Castle where you can stay the night, this Relais & Chateaux Hotel is one of the finest examples of the way Tudor housing trends transformed from fortress to palace. Once owned by Henry VIII – acquired in the bloodiest of fashions from the Edward Stafford, third Duke of Buckingham – this is a fascinating Grade I building […]

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Island of Hawaiʻi (December, 2023) — As 2023 comes to an end, the island of Hawai‘i is preparing for exciting events, activities and happenings in the new year filled with fresh beginnings and breathtaking adventures. New and exciting offerings travelers can look forward to in 2024 include immersive tasting tours, café openings, tennis matches, lū‘au and more. Read on to learn more about what travelers can add to their island of Hawai‘i itinerary in the coming year. ACTIVITIES On November 12, the County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation, […]

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There is little need to introduce Byron Bay. Most travelers have either visited Byron Bay, NSW or have the destination firmly added to their Australia travel bucket list. The breezy town on NSW’s North Coast is famous for its abundance of beaches as well as its hinterland of rainforest, artistic neighborhood, and inventive culture. Once the preferred hangout of hippies and bohemian sea changers, it has since attracted forward-thinking restaurateurs, designers, and celebrities. Since the 60s, when surfing was at its peak, Byron Bay has changed significantly. Beach shacks have […]

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FOUR-TIME GRAMMY© AWARD WINNER KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT ZAPPOS THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO LAS VEGAS (Nov, 2022) – Global music superstar Keith Urban has announced a new headlining Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino opening Friday, March 3, 2023 for a run of 16 dates. Following a successful run of shows over the past three years at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency will be a brand new show, custom designed for […]

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(MIAMI, FLA.) – August, 2022 – South Florida’s highly anticipated South Beach Seafood Festival is back for its 10th anniversary with a celebration that is gearing up to be the best yet with special programming, including a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests, that will raise the bar for one of the country’s leading seafood events. From Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22, the four-day festival is a curated culinary showcase that couples South Florida’s bounty of seafood with the region’s most notable chefs and restaurants. Tickets […]

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Spring Events Feature Cherry Blossoms, New Public Art, Concerts, Festivals and More in Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA—As the weather warms and cherry blossoms take center stage, springtime events abound in Alexandria, Virginia, located minutes from Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River and named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit the luminous I Love You sculpture, the newest temporary public art installation arriving at Waterfront Park in late March. Take part in blossom-themed events like boat and bike […]

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A gentle breeze blows, not even strong enough to knock over a nearby empty can of ginger beer. I lie alone floating face up in a hot tub on the upper deck in the middle of the Caribbean ocean cruising on a 10-night tour of the Eastern Caribbean on Celebrity Cruises Millennium watching wispy clouds float by; I realize that I have not reached a blissful state of relaxation like this in nearly the past two years. Being back on the water, feels very good. The Celebrity Cruises Millennium departed […]

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Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to you? I was a multi award winning gymnast as […]

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