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Alentejo: Portugal’s best-kept secret — Alentejo: Portugal’s best-kept secret
Inland from the chic beaches of Comporta is Portugal’s Next Big Thing.

A Wine Lover’s Guide to San Sebastián — A Wine Lover’s Guide to San Sebastián
San Sebastián is often hailed as a foodie’s paradise, but the truth is the wine pairings can be even more exciting than the pintxos.

Let the journey begin — Let the journey begin
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The latest from our Editors and Globalites

Africa’s Galapagos is also an Adventure Mecca — Africa’s Galapagos is also an Adventure Mecca
Essentialist Editor, Jen Murphy, fell in love with Madagascar, having an adventure and experience beyond what she imagined.
Madagascar

Slow Food in Sicily — Slow Food in Sicily
Wendell Steavenson discovers the slow food life at Ana Tasca Lanza’s Cooking School in the heart of Sicily.
Sicily

The Stargazing Hub Gearing Up For a Total Eclipse — The Stargazing Hub Gearing Up For a Total Eclipse
Most travelers come to Chile’s Elqui Valley for the star-studded night sky. In 2019, they’ll get an additional treat: A rare moment of daytime darkness.

The New Brazilian Food — The New Brazilian Food
Paul Richardson discovers “Manioc Love” and other culinary adventures on a recent trip to Brazil.
Sao Paulo

A Wine Lover’s Guide to San Sebastián — A Wine Lover’s Guide to San Sebastián
San Sebastián is often hailed as a foodie’s paradise, but the truth is the wine pairings can be even more exciting than the pintxos.
San Sebastián

Artisanal Wine and Gourmet Food In Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe — Artisanal Wine and Gourmet Food In Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe
Mexico’s top wine region, the Valle de Guadalupe, is currently one of the hottest destinations for wine and food.
Baja

Dining at Altitude in La Paz — Dining at Altitude in La Paz
Six years ago, La Paz didn’t have any food scene to speak of. Now, it’s being heralded as a burgeoning culinary capital. What changed?
La Paz

A Jewel of a City — A Jewel of a City
The historic Pink City is timeless, but these days it comes with an ultra-modern edge—with contemporary art and design-forward restaurants hidden amid age-old corners.
Jaipur

The Palms new art collection is a must-see in Las Vegas — The Palms new art collection is a must-see in Las Vegas
A $620 million renovation has filled the resort with works from Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and many more.
Las Vegas

Victoria Dockside set to become Hong Kong’s new art and design district — Victoria Dockside set to become Hong Kong’s new art and design district
A landmark development on the banks of Hong Kong’s famous harbor, Victoria Dockside aims to ‘stitch together’ the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront with a new arts and culture district.
Hong Kong

History and Hospitality at Calistoga’s The Francis House — History and Hospitality at Calistoga’s The Francis House
It takes a builder’s architectural eye, a designer’s artistic touch, and a historian’s love of the past to create a property such as The Francis House.
Calistoga

Local Intelligence

Jasper Conran’s Marrakech

Multi-talented designer and Essentialist Globalite, Jasper Conran, OBE, on what inspires him in Marrakech and where he likes to eat.

Jasper Conran’s Marrakech

Destination Reports

Our Editors share their tips on how to make a trip memorable

Israel, from the ancient to the cutting edge — Israel, from the ancient to the cutting edge
From Biblical ruins to start-up central, Israel is a place of thrilling contrasts, mouthwatering cuisine and culture that thrives nonstop.
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Island Idylls — Island Idylls
Pink sand beaches, tranquil, clear blue waters, stylish settings and laid back vibes, Harbour Island checks all the boxes for an idyllic holiday escape.
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Why L.A. Is Having a Moment — Why L.A. Is Having a Moment
Yes, skiing and surfing are still possible in a single day's work and play in L.A. But the city's offerings go far beyond having fun in the SoCal sun.
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A River Runs Through It — A River Runs Through It
Historic Porto, a magnificent patchwork of white-wash and granite, of Gothic and Baroque churches is a gateway to the verdant vineyards of the Douro Valley.
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More than a Mirage — More than a Mirage
From pristine sand beaches to indoor ski slopes, world-class art museums and gourmet dining, a vacation in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is unforgettable.
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Tokyo, a World-Class City Waiting to Be Explored — Tokyo, a World-Class City Waiting to Be Explored
Tokyo is a one-of-a-kind city where the unlikely pairing between sci-fi futurism and handcrafted tradition creates a most perfect balance.
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The Impressive City of Fez — The Impressive City of Fez
Mysterious, magical and mesmerising in equal measure, the warren-like streets of the ancient Medina of Fez are not to be missed.
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The Caribbean Lowdown: Where to Go and Why Now — The Caribbean Lowdown: Where to Go and Why Now
Tropical but easily accessible, exotic and yet not too unfamiliar, the Caribbean makes for superb holiday territory
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Community

Adam H. Graham — Adam H. Graham
Travel journalist, Adam H. Graham talks about his love of Japan and how discovering authentic, regional cuisine can be the best way of getting to know a destination.
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Julie Meade — Julie Meade
Essentialist’s Mexico City editor talks about what makes Mexico so special and why she continues to fall in love with the country again and again.
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Mary Lussiana — Mary Lussiana
When Essentialist needs the lowdown on what’s happening in Portugal, we turn to travel insider, Mary Lussiana, who has made the country her home for the last 16-years.
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Mark Johanson — Mark Johanson
From living in a tree house in the Virgin Islands to exploring the remote corners of Patagonia, you could say that travel writer, Mark Johanson, is not one to shy away from extremes.
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Take the Leap: Sara Bliss — Take the Leap: Sara Bliss
Sara Bliss has written about the white sandy beaches of Anguilla and the snowy peaks of Jackson Hole for Essentialist. Here she talks about her new book and what’s on her travel radar for 2019.
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Fran Endicott Miller — Fran Endicott Miller
Essentialist talks with California editor, Fran Endicott Miller about her favorite places to travel and what she loves most about the Golden State.
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Mike MacEacheran — Mike MacEacheran
Though he travels the world and loves doing so, it’s his native Scotland that journalist, Mike MacEacheran, is most passionate about. Here he shares some of his tips for traveling.
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Sarah Khan — Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan travels with a true sense of spirited adventure, whether it’s in bustling Bombay or the beaches of Sri Lanka. She spoke to Essentialist from her home in New York City in October.
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Paul Richardson — Paul Richardson
Perhaps surprising for a travel writer, Paul Richardson lives 4-hours from the nearest airport, but that doesn’t keep him from exploring all regions in Spain and beyond.
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Jen Murphy — Jen Murphy
An avid surfer, kiteboarder, snowboarder, runner, and yogi, journalist Jen Murphy splits her time between Boulder, Colorado and Maui.
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