Lifestyle

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Editor’s note: As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, it’s not surprising that music takes center stage. The roots of America’s music history run deep, from country and bluegrass, jazz, the blues, the American musical, to rock and roll and hip-hop…

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The FIFA World Cup has come to North America and it's the largest sporting event the continent has ever hosted: 48 teams, 16 cities and a monthlong surge of global visitors. For hotels, destinations and hospitality partners, the tournament represents a rare convergence of…

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Editor’s note: Art has never been defined as a single narrative throughout the 250-year history of the United States. Along the way, hotels have long been part of the evolving American art scene, starting with Georgia O’Keefe and followed by Jackson Pollock and Andy…

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From ballparks to backyard barbecues, the humble hot dog has long held a special place in American food culture. Their enduring popularity is tied not only to nostalgia, but also to the way they’ve adapted to regional tastes and traditions across the country. “Hot…

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Neen James practices what she preaches, especially when it comes to her current focus on luxury travel, solo travelers — particularly women — and the growing emphasis on wellness within the travel experience. An executive coach, strategist, keynote speaker and…