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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.

Between glamour and grit — Between glamour and grit
More than a quarter of a century after the Wall came down, Berlin is a city still in a dynamic and constant state of flux.

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

Reveling in Réveillon — Reveling in Réveillon
Réveillon dinner is a uniquely New Orleans tradition dating back to the mid-1800s. Singularly special to locals, it is a must-do for anyone visiting the Crescent City during the holidays.
New Orleans

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

Courtyard Kitchen: A Pop Up Restaurant at El Fenn — Courtyard Kitchen: A Pop Up Restaurant at El Fenn
Not only is our editor, Tara Stevens, a great writer, she is also a fantastic cook. Check out her pop up restaurant in the uber-cool El Fenn hotel in Marrakech, for 1-month only.
Marrakesh

Best of Bali Shopping — Best of Bali Shopping
Indonesia's most popular destination is known for its glorious batiks, its gold and silver jewelry, its tile work and ceramics. Here are a few of our favorite stops.
Bali

Powder Chasers Paradise — Powder Chasers Paradise
Time has come to officially put away the summer shorts and pull out the ski gear. Here’s a look at how and where to stay on your next trip to Niseko.
Niseko

Dar Ahlam — Dar Ahlam
Maria Shollenbarger on the hotel that changed the concept of luxury for her forever.
Morocco

Local Intelligence

Harlem with Super Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, and with restaurants in New York, Bermuda, Gothenburg, and London, Marcus Samuelsson is the picture of the cosmopolitan chef.

Harlem with Super Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Destination Reports

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

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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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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Breathtaking British Columbia — Breathtaking British Columbia
From the Pacific to the Rockies and the US border to the Yukon, there is delight to be found at every bend in the highway.
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Alpine Heaven: Where to Ski Now in North America — Alpine Heaven: Where to Ski Now in North America
It’s time to wax your ski’s. Your next winter getaway awaits. Let Essentialist’s lowdown to North America’s top ski destinations help you get inspired.
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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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Buenos Aires, An Energetic and Cultural Capital with Latin American Flair — Buenos Aires, An Energetic and Cultural Capital with Latin American Flair
Head to the Paris of South America, an array of colorful barrios (neighborhoods) best discovered by foot.
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Dreaming of an African Safari? — Dreaming of an African Safari?
From rhino viewings to the wildebeest migration, Essentialist’s safari expert, Jane Broughton, breaks it down on which countries to visit and the best places to stay.
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Community

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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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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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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