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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.

Posted by Ellin Stein on July 31, 2013 at 8:55:30 AM EDT in Events Tagged: London, Royals
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.

Posted by Alexis Korman on July 26, 2013 at 8:58:56 AM EDT in Events Tagged: Festivals, New Orleans
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.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 17, 2013 at 4:39:36 PM EDT in Events Tagged: Canada, Festivals, Animals
Summer 2013 Guide to Chicago

Chicago is a whole different town in the summer. Blistering cold gives way to sun-drenched days and locals take it all in—from Michigan Ave to Lake Michigan. Here's your summertime guide.

Posted by Alene Dawson on July 09, 2013 at 4:31:30 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Chicago, Summer, Tips, Festivals
Summer 2013 Guide to Los Angeles

From its stunning coastline to iconic sites like the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park, LA has something for everyone. (Not to mention awesome weather.) Book your summertime getaway around these top events.

Posted by Alene Dawson on June 26, 2013 at 3:32:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Los Angeles, California, Summer
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.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on June 24, 2013 at 11:39:15 AM EDT in Events, Restaurants Tagged: Food, Food and Wine, Festivals, Aspen, Colorado, Chefs
See it Now: Stanley Kubrick Exhibit at LACMA

Film buff or not, Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art's Stanley Kubrick exhibit is stunning, showing the history of the man, his methods, and of course his iconic movies. Go now, before it closes.

Posted by Alene Dawson on June 07, 2013 at 1:57:41 PM EDT in Arts & Culture Tagged: Movies, Museums, Los Angeles
Summer 2013 Guide to Washington, DC

From Fourth of July and can't-miss exhibits to swank new hotels and fantastic outdoor food fests, DC is the place to be this summer.

Posted by Renee Sklarew on June 03, 2013 at 1:55:28 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Summer, Washington DC,
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.

Posted by Allen Guelzo on June 03, 2013 at 11:38:39 AM EDT in Events, Arts & Culture Tagged: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
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.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on May 31, 2013 at 1:55:10 PM EDT in Events Tagged: Indiana