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8 Fun Royal Baby-Themed London Experiences

From pregnancy-themed meals to royal baby-themed club nights in Camden, there's no shortage of royal baby festivities for everyone in London—even us provincials. Read more

Posted by Ellin Stein on July 31, 2013 at 8:55:30 AM EDT Tagged: London, Royals, Events
Just Back From: Tales of the Cocktail

New Orleans brought a whole new meaning to "cocktail party" when it transformed into a raucous drinking den of eccentric delights for four days this month in celebration of all things cocktail. Alexis Korman is here to report back on her experience at the boozy celebration. Read more

Posted by Alexis Korman on July 26, 2013 at 8:58:56 AM EDT Tagged: Events, Festivals, New Orleans, Cocktails
Just Back From: Calgary Stampede

Canada loves cowboys; so much so that every July, the world's richest outdoor rodeo on the planet takes place in Calgary, Alberta. We giddied up to this year's event, and lived to tell the tale. Read more

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 17, 2013 at 4:39:36 PM EDT Tagged: Canada, Events, Festivals, Animals, Food
6 Wildest Royal Baby Celebrations in London

It's baby season for the UK as the world awaits Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal baby. London hotels, restaurants, and museums are getting in the spirit with wild baby-themed offerings. Read more

Posted by Maggie Gorman on July 12, 2013 at 8:53:05 AM EDT Tagged: London, England, Hotels, Museums, Kids
What We Learned at Aspen's Food & Wine Classic

We came, we saw, and we conquered at this year's Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado. Sampling bites from new chefs and household names, here are the ten coolest things we discovered. Read more

Posted by Kathleen Squires on June 24, 2013 at 11:39:15 AM EDT Tagged: Food, Food and Wine, Festivals, Aspen, Colorado, Chefs, Events
How to Celebrate Gettysburg's 150th Anniversary

Next month marks the sesquicentennial (say that 3 times fast) anniversary of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg. To celebrate, here's a guide to the key sights on the field and in town. Read more

Posted by Allen Guelzo on June 03, 2013 at 11:38:39 AM EDT Tagged: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Events, History
Just Back From: The Indy 500

One of racing's most important events, the Indy 500 is an experience to behold. From the iconic traditions (see: milk, bricks) to the wild vibes, we got up close and personal at this year's event. Read more

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on May 31, 2013 at 1:55:10 PM EDT Tagged: Events, Indiana, Sports
Insider's Guide to Basel's Art Week

The Swiss city of Basel is getting ready to host to the who's who of the art world yet again, with the return of Art Week, of which Art Basel is the crown jewel. Here's an inside take on the whole affair. Read more

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on May 22, 2013 at 1:58:41 PM EDT Tagged: Art, Festivals, Events, Switzerland
Just Back From: Jazz Fest in New Orleans

The New Orleans Jazz Festival is a force to be reckoned with—a fact we learned firsthand attending this year's 44th annual fest in the pouring rain. It was still awesome. Read more

Posted by Alexis Korman on May 14, 2013 at 11:31:24 AM EDT Tagged: Festivals, Music, Jazz, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nancy Bean Toasts to the 2013 Nantucket Wine Festival

The Nantucket Wine Festival draws sommeliers, winemakers, chefs, and passionate imbibers together every year for a five-day extravaganza of wine tastings, food pairings, seminars, and more. Read more

Posted by Jen Laskey on May 10, 2013 at 1:58:31 PM EDT Tagged: Wine, Festivals, Winery, Nantucket