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If you cannot roll your spaghetti onto the fork, choose a shorter pasta. Alexander Spatari/GettyPasta basicsThe rolling of spaghetti onto a fork is not difficult. You can cut your pasta into bite-sized pieces, but you should choose “short” pastas like penne, conchiglie and tortiglioni. These are easier to eat using a fork. You should always eat pasta al dente. It’s not just a connoisseur’s rule. Overcooked pasta can be difficult to digest. Once you start eating al dente, you won’t want to change.Other notes on coffee cultureIn Italy, coffee is a serious business. It does not require many variations or…

If you are a local or “washashore”, as the locals call those who are not from the area, or just an interested day-tripper. Provincetown—at the outermost point of Cape Cod—has long beckoned visitors. The hub of the whalers, fisherman and LGBTQIA+ communities is always changing and inviting. You can fill up a whole week with things to do in Ptown. However, those who are looking for an efficient way to enjoy this slice of New England paradise in one day can still have a great time. From linguiça breakfast sandwiches (a nod to the local Portuguese community) to afternoon “tea…

Images by Le Méridien Dubai Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre has promoted Mariam Aziz to the role of complex director of events, overseeing the events and group business across five Marriott properties, including the flagship Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Aloft Dubai Airport, Element Dubai Airport, Aloft Al Mina, and Element Al Mina. Aziz, who has worked for Marriott since 2004, brings with him a wealth and depth of operational experience as well as a successful track record when it comes to delivering seamless experiences. In her previous role as complex senior manager – groups and…

Image credit Cinnamon Beach Holidays    Cinnamon Beach Vacations has made select rental properties available on the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform as of August 12, 2025. Cinnamon Beach Vacations, a property management company based in Flagler County, has announced that its rental properties are now listed on the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform. The company can now offer their properties to a larger audience by using Marriott’s booking system. The Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform features over 180,000 whole home rentals in more than 10,000 destinations globally. All properties on the platform must meet…

“If you go to Italy, you must try the _______,” gushes your just-got-back-from-Italy friend. It’s not as simple as it seems. Italy has at least 35 different pasta types, 20 distinct regions, and hundreds of regional dialects. This is just the shapes of pasta, not the sauce. The culture and cuisine of this country are anything but homogenous. This is why recommending a single Italian dish that you must try would be a mistake. I’d never recommend you order pesto in Puglia If you’re in Liguria, I recommend that you order homemade orecchiette. These dishes are not local specialties and…

In a recent study, the Bukit Gasing Circular was named as Southeast Asia’s best hiking trail.This 2.4-mile loop, located in Bukit gasing Forest Reserve, features “killer stairs,” suspended bridges, elevated platforms and is best suited for moderate to beginner hikers.The study evaluated trails across 11 Southeast Asian nations, with Malaysia taking nine of the 10 top spots. When people think about popular outdoor destinations in AsiaThe rugged mountains of Bhutan, Kumano Kodo in Japan, and Thailand’s jungles and beaches may be the first to come to mind. Southeast Asia’s often-overlooked country, however, is fast becoming a rising superstar. A new…

Narai Hotel — Photo by Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation The (NYSE:H) announced today that Hyatt’s affiliate, Narai Hotel Company Limited, has entered into management contracts with Narai Hotel. The new hotel will add to Hyatt’s portfolio of 15 hotels in Thailand across seven brands: Park Hyatt, Andaz, The Standard, The StandardX, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regenency and a upcoming The Barai, The Unbound Collection in late 2026. The reimagined Narai Hotel The Unbound Collection brand is set to reopen the hotel in 2028. The hotel will be…

Salamander Middleburg The sprawling resort is nestled on the coronary heart of Virginia’s horse and wine nation and offers 200 acres of pure trails for mountain climbing, biking, and horseback using.The 14,000-square-foot equestrian heart is house to 22 stalls and one other 25 acres devoted to entry-level amenities, providing equestrian actions to vacationers as younger as two years outdated.The resort maintains three beehives that home roughly 100,000 bees, producing honey used within the resort’s eating places.The 23,000-square-foot Salamander Spa has a non-public courtyard with a heated infinity-edge pool and cabanas. From the second I arrived at  Salamander Middleburg, I felt…

Cara gathers OAS’s adaptive athletes and volunteers at Crux Fermentation Project to enjoy a sunset. Dogs—including her own deaf pup—outnumbered people. I met Ryan Barbee. A fellow spinal injury survivor, Ryan is an adaptive mountain biking rider. She, too, had moved to Bend, Oregon, because she felt free there. She welcomed me with a pint and trail dust on her wheel. She pointed to the crowd of wheelchairs and mountain bikers, saying, “The first thing that you should know about Bend is its community.” “And OAS, the heartbeat is it.”Bend has a fantastic food scene. The food scene in Bend…

Brookfield The oceanside resort Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas has been refinanced for $1.93 billion. Brookfield has spent more than $260m in the last 5 years to improve the resort. Recent capital projects have included a $150 million resort-wide renovation of The Royal’s guestrooms, a renovation to the Atlantis Casino, and several new food-and-beverage concepts, including Paranza led by Michelin starred chef Michael White. These enhancements helped drive record visitation in 2024 and 2025—the highest in the resort’s history. The company has plans for an additional capital improvement of $475 million over the next 5 years. This includes a…