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Dispatch from Cape Town: The Season’s Hottest Restaurants, Hotels, and Art Exhibits
It's summer in South Africa's city by the sea. Cape Town's new openings and innovative offerings rival those of the most cutting-edge Northern Hemisphere cities—but at a relative discount. Here’s the inside scoop on Cape Town’s buzziest boutique hotels, hottest restaurants, and most happening art shows this season.
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Renzo Piano Wing Opens at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston
Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—known for its collection of fine and decorative art—debuted its new wing today, designed by Renzo Piano. Exciting features include a 300-seat performance hall, a gift shop and café, classrooms and studios for hands-on workshops, plus space for special exhibitions.
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Dispatch from Buenos Aires: A Taste of the City's Art Scene
Buenos Aires has always been a magnet for artists, drawn to the capital city for its unique mix of Latin and European culture. The heart of the art scene lives in the city's many neighborhoods, where the walls of eateries and bars are lined with locals' work. And if you're lucky, you might rub elbows with the creators while sipping your Malbec.
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Jetting Across Europe: A Long Weekend in Stockholm
Since the film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, set in Sweden's capital, is up for a few Golden Globes this Sunday, we thought it would be fun to call on our Stockholm correspondent for a roundup of the city's highlights. Hop aboard a flight on EasyJet or Ryanair for a mere $30 from London, or about $60 from Paris, and within a couple of hours you can tour the bohemian hood featured in the film, browse through modern, funky vintage shops, and sample cutting-edge Nordic cuisine.
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Top 5 Boutiques in New York's West Village
Fifth and Madison Avenues may have their big, wow 'em global brands, but in the darling West Village—with its mazelike, curving streets and gorgeous brownstones—the boutiques are as special as the surroundings. We've rounded up our favorite shops for you to check out, plus here's a tip from those in-the-know: Make a point to peel your eyes away from the fabulous frocks on the racks, because local residents Liv Tyler or Sarah Jessica Parker might be browsing right next to you.
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Weekend Ski Report: There's Snow in Idaho
Unless you can jet off to the Swiss Alps, which is seeing record snowfall this winter, skiing options are limited in North America as the snow drought continues. But the good news is that while conditions at big-name mountains may be less than ideal, fresh powder sits atop deep bases in several less obvious locales—from Idaho to Arizona....
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Paris's Annual Winter Sales Begin Today
Fashion lovers will use it as an excuse to hop a plane to the City of Light—and with good reason—as the annual winter sales, which began today in Paris, offer Americans the chance to snag their favorite brands at a discount, sans the usual anxiety that crops up while converting dollars to euros.
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Top Things to Do for MLK Weekend
Even if you've already made vacation plans for upcoming MLK weekend, there are plenty of events, performances, and more taking place on and around the January 16 holiday that are well worth adding to your schedule. From a free concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to an annual parade and park party in Los Angeles, here are your best bets for activities in cities across the country.
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Ice Skating Deal at Rockefeller Center: $7.50 for 75th Anniversary
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a must-do activity while visiting New York in winter, and in honor of landmark's 75th anniversary, a fantastic deal is being offered for the next month—where you can save more than 50%.
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Best Things to do During the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
Mid-January brings more than powdery snowdrifts Park City, Utah. The glittery elite of Hollywood descend on the rustic ski town for the Sundance Film Festival, bringing private cars, entourages—and tons of paparazzi. The only way to get in on the action and beat the crowds is to book early, and so we've rounded up everything you'll need to plan ahead for a fabulous trip.
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