Sunday vibes! Here are my current favorites in wine, food, lifestyle, design, and travel. Hotels to plan a trip around, canned wine contenders, living longer, and the happy hustle.
Bangkok Reigns
Bangkok has officially claimed the crown as the world’s most visited city in 2024, welcoming a record-breaking 32.4 million international visitors. With its irresistible mix of street food, rooftop bars, golden temples, and tuk-tuk chaos, travelers can’t resist this Thai metropolis. This needs to go on my list!
Life-Extending Locales
Ten global cities where living longer isn’t just a dream—it’s a well-documented reality. From Seoul’s fermented feasts to Melbourne’s outdoor lifestyle, these urban havens combine health, happiness, and a dash of wanderlust-worthy wellness.
Suite Dreams
AFAR’s roundup of 2025’s most buzzworthy hotel openings is a passport to indulgence, featuring everything from safari-chic lodges in Kenya to revamped coastal icons in California. Some of these are so enticing, you’ll want to book the room before the flight.
Cheers in Cans
Canned wine has proven it’s not just for picnics anymore—it’s a legitimate contender in the wine world. From SipWell’s playful “Go Getter” red blend to Maker’s bold Pinot Noir, these 12 picks are shaking up the industry with style, flavor, and of course, convenience.
Happy Hustle
In the 2025 Happy City Index by the Institute for Quality of Life, New York City was named the happiest city in the United States and ranked 17th globally. Despite its reputation for hustle and high costs, the city earned this distinction due to its strong economy, extensive green spaces, and rich cultural diversity.
Sip in Style
Wine Enthusiast uncorks the top wine cellar design trends for 2025, showcasing how wine storage has evolved into a blend of art, technology, and personal expression. Gass-enclosed showpieces, smart climate controls, multifunctional spaces and more…
Champagne Dreams
The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is a bubbly blend of vineyard views, Diptyque-stocked suites, and candlelit massages that make Paris feel like a distant memory. T+L readers crowned it France’s top resort, and with a “Royal Sleep Experience” that includes a Morphée meditation box and a one-hour candle massage, it’s the kind of place where you check in for the spa and stay for the bubbles.
Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing rest of the weekend!
xx—BB
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