Monmouth County Beach Club Guide

The best part about a New Jersey summer is that you don’t have to travel very far for that ‘beach bum’ lifestyle. In fact, our state has plenty of beach clubs providing household amenities, excellent service, and delectable choices of food and beverage right here on the Atlantic coastline. Here is where you can find…

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Private Island Paradise: Bawah Reserve

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—Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve exudes all the beauty and wonder of Bali, minus the crowds. By Melissa Sorge  |  Photos by Germaine Ttran Exotic tropical beaches, lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, and sacred ancient temples evoke images of the famous Indonesian island of Bali in the minds of travel connoisseurs. However, since tourism ignited in the 1980s, Bali…

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Hidden History: The Modern and Medieval Relevance of Siena, Italy

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As a Tuscan city, Siena, Italy has existed in the shadows of its neighbor Florence for centuries. Prior to the Italian Renaissance, the Italian Medieval Period lasted from the fifth to the eighth century when Charlemagne invaded Italy. While Florence is known for its priceless collection of Botticelli paintings, being home to the graves of…

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7 Best Cities for Foodies

There are so many different ways to experience the world and nothing unites people more than food. For those of you with curiosity that’s as big as your appetite, we created a list of the 7 best cities for foodies. From the night markets of Hong Kong to the fish markets of Sydney to the traditional…

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Vacation within a Vacation: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

When we think of a vacation down to Miami, frankly, we look forward to the beautiful shores of South Beach, warm weather, the open waters of the Atlantic and the one-of-a-kind nightlife experience intrinsic to the city’s culture. But as any Miami local knows, the city’s most exciting and vibrant qualities are its art galleries,…

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El Cosmico: A Modern Campground in Marfa, Texas

When I think about going off the grid and unplugging from my day-to-day, I think about camping. I envision being amongst the wilderness, setting up a sleeping bag under the stars—not the colorful campgrounds of El Cosmico. Way out in West Texas, there’s a ranching town-meets-art mecca known as Marfa. Its genuine mystique is one…

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