Happy weekend, friends! Hope you all enjoy this Sunday scroll in wine, food, lifestyle, design and travel. We’re covering European winter escapes, inspirational California Modernism and a little confusion between AI and Antartica.


Unpacking Your Stress
Hotels are redefining luxury with “extreme relaxation” vacations, designed to help stressed and burned-out travelers unwind. Instead of packed itineraries, these stays focus on slowing down and letting go.


LA: Revisiting and Rebuilding
A month after wildfires broke out in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, LA locals explain why this is a vital time for travelers to visit—and how to do so respectfully.


Escape to a European Winter Wonderland
Après-ski, champagne, roaring fires, thermal baths and indulgent food—sign me up! 12 new European hotels ideal for a winter weather getaway.


Big Plans and Hidden Tunnels
100 feet beneath central London, a mile-long tunnel network is getting a $149 million glow-up. The company behind it just got the green light, and they’re calling it London’s next big tourist hotspot.


Winning with Game Day Snacks
In my book at the Super Bowl, the food spread is just as important as the game! A selection of recipes for a winning watch party.


Inspirational California Modernism
A century-old home on 4.5 acres, reimagined with the perfect mix of elegance and practicality. With a refined palette and thoughtfully designed spaces, every corner—inside and out—was crafted to spark joy.


Confusing Antartica with AI
Ballerina Victoria Dauberville pulled off a jaw-dropping dance on the bow of a ship, surrounded by Antarctica’s icy waters. The video looks so surreal that many viewers thought it had to be AI—but it’s 100% real, and really gorgeous.
Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing rest of your weekend!
xx—BB


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