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Go in April for: A capital city that is on the rise, with modern art and rich culinary traditionsBrazil is almost like a continent, with areas as diverse as palm-fringed coastlines in the northeast, vineyards hidden away in lush valleys, and vast, wildlife-rich wetland regions of the south. Pantanal. Yet with its deep culinary traditions, echoes of colonial architecture, and famously warm hospitality, Minas Gerais, one of Brazil’s largest states, is among its most overlooked treasures—at least to an international audience.Belo Horizonte is quietly becoming a popular destination. Its boteco (no-frills) culture has been fueled by the many anonymous, no-frills…

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New Orleans Mardi Gras is known for its extravagant, decadent bacchanalia. But if you are traveling to New Orleans for the party, the celebration doesn’t have to be all about the booze. The influx of tourists has made it possible to enjoy the festivities in New Orleans. Recycle Dat! The parade program is a great way for people to help the city while staying close to Bourbon Street. The initiative organizes volunteers, both locals and visitors, on the two Saturdays and Sundays before Fat Tuesday to gather the thousands of cans—as much as 10,000 pounds worth—discarded along the parade routes.…

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I’ve all the time needed to strive snowboarding, nevertheless it’s not an affordable vacation and I’ve all the time had a lingering suspicion that some resorts are like Las Vegas within the mountains, with synthetic snow, damaging infrastructure, annihilated vegetation and air-freighted superb eating – briefly, profoundly unsustainable.Nonetheless, if there’s a method to have a inexperienced household ski vacation, then signal me – and my husband, Joe, two youngsters and my mum – up. Right here’s learn how to do it.Select the way you get thereJourney often makes up the biggest a part of your ski journey’s environmental affect. “The…

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Sri Panwa’s location on the southernmost point of Phuket hasn’t changed much in the 20 years since it opened. But you will still feel blissfully removed from the busy hubbub. On a steep slope dotted with villas and suites, you can bump into celebrities like Rita Ora, Jason Statham and Gordon Ramsay.While it’s tempting, you shouldn’t stay in one suite or villa the entire time. private poolThe interiors are simple and clutter-free with stunning views of the sea. If you venture out of the resort, you will discover what makes Sri Panwa unique: sinking into the floor cushion at Baba…

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It’s hard for me to describe how I came to be here, seduced by pencil shavings. I suppose it began with my love for school, which I associate with sparkly pencil cases and those folders with cuddly kittens that stopped being produced sometime in the ‘90s. The thrill of buying a new planner grew as I got older. Even today, the feeling of a pen smoothly gliding across a blank page is still a delight.We all aestheticize things we need to some degree—clothing, furniture, food. It’s all about the Desk You can also find out more about the object by…

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Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and/or has visited that property. Our editors choose hotels based on their price ranges that provide an authentic insider’s experience of the destination. They also consider design, location and service credentials, as well as sustainability credentials.

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Palazzo Previtera Kitchen & Bar SALVO PANEBIANCOfotografoPalazzo Previtera Kitchen & Bar, LinguaglossaThe mustard exterior of the Linguaglossa is a result of a wiggle along the narrow streets in this sooty Baroque village on the slopes Mount Ethna. Palazzo Previtera. Inside, a nostalgic meal of Italian Alfio Puglisi has meticulously restored the flamboyant, shrunken-in-thewash palazzo to its former glory. His family owned it since the 17th Century. Alfio’s tenure is timely as Etna’s community renaissance has seen new-wave wine makersThe number of chefs, restaurateurs, creatives and other professionals moving to European The fertile slopes are home to many cities. The guesthouse’s…

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Cast adrift ItalyThe Mediterranean’s largest island The island has been caught between civilizations for centuries. Fraught as this may have been, it has rendered the island totally unique—Sicily is a fierce melting pot of cultures and customs, a place that potently exhibits the indelible effect of architecture, community spirit, food, and phenomenal landscapes on humans. Conquered, invaded, coerced—the layers of history are manifest throughout the island, from the Norman Palace of Palermo to the North African-influenced spiced couscous and chickpea dishes of Trapani. Agriturismos, ancient temples, and crumbling palaces are all found on the island. vineyardsMount Etna is stoic. The…

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It’s never been better to chase eclipses.  The beginning of the year will bring a new streak of spectacular astronomical events, with a greater duration and better positioning than ever. Sky-watchers in 2026,2027,and 2028 will be treated to three annual total solar Eclipses. One is dubbed the “eclipse of the century”, for its transcendental quality.   According to Space.com. the last time Earth had such a concentration of solar eclipses total was from 2008 to 2010. This makes the next streak the most thrilling stretch in more than 15 years. The paths of totality, which are so important, will also include…

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In Europe and Asia, there are many luxury trains available to choose from. Royal Scotsman The Iconic Golden Eagle. But in the US, most rail journeys are limited to Amtrak trains—and while they are a great way to travel, don’t expect Champagne or caviar butler service in the roomette bunkbed.Halloway is a private rail company that will launch limited-time overnight trains through California and Western US in January. The demand for luxury train travel has risen. The privately operated railcars are historic rolling stock from the 1950s that have been fully restored to their mid-century splendor—featuring private bedroom suites, a…

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