My latest Sunday Seven — a bi-weekly roundup in wine, food, lifestyle, design and travel. Sunny destinations for winter travel, the best party cleanup tips and champagne recs for celebrating new beginnings 🍾!


Sunny Destinations for Winter Travel
Whether you’re dreaming of island retreats or vibrant, sun-soaked cities, these are the best warm-weather spots to visit during December, January, and February


The Best Party Cleanup Tips
You know it was a great get-together when red-wine stains, candle-wax drips, and crumbs abound—here are all the tips on how to clean up everything, and fast.


Celebrating New Beginnings
Champagne is the perfect symbol of celebration and fresh starts. Here are some great options to kick off the new year, no matter your budget or taste.


Visionary in Venice
A visionary dwelling seamlessly blends innovation and functionality in this stunning $8.5M Venice compound that honors the area’s rich architectural heritage.


Turning Downtime into Discovery
A long layover at the right airport can turn into a mini-vacation, thanks to free city tours offered by major hubs in Asia and the Middle East for in-transit travelers.


Favorite Return Destinations of 2024
Favorite spots from a year of exploring! Afar’s team’s reflection on their favorite 2024 travels—from local gems to far-flung adventures—and 25 lesser-known destinations for your 2025 travel list.


Stopping Those Onion Tears
This expert-approved hack makes it easy to slice and dice onions without the tears. They get me every time!
Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing rest of your weekend!
xx—BB


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