Tre Dita Chicago Review: The St. Regis’ Luxe Italian Hotspot for Exceptional Handmade Pasta

Tre Dita Chicago Review: The St. Regis’ Luxe Italian Hotspot for Exceptional Handmade Pasta

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I am so thrilled to report that Chicago is back on the map as far as absolutely superb Italian-inspired restaurants go. After several disappointing meals at very popular spots like Il Carciofo and RPM Italian, I was starting to worry I’d never find good Italian food in the city again. Then, I had dinner at Daisies, which was a revelation, and I reviewed it here, and hope for amazing pasta in Chicago returned. Finally, most recently on Thanksgiving weekend, we…

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Bryant Park Hotel NYC Review: A Boutique Midtown Gem with Spacious Rooms and Unbeatable Location

Bryant Park Hotel NYC Review: A Boutique Midtown Gem with Spacious Rooms and Unbeatable Location

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We stayed at the Bryant Park Hotel in Midtown, New York City, for a lovely four nights in October of 2025. When I was booking this trip, location was my highest priority, but I also wanted something unique and interesting, and boutique if possible, and not at a stupidly high price point, which is not an easy ask in Midtown Manhattan. I stumbled across this hotel which is located right behind the New York Public Library, and is adjacent to…

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Visiting The Frick Collection, NYC: A Serene Art Escape on the Upper East Side

Visiting The Frick Collection, NYC: A Serene Art Escape on the Upper East Side

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We visited The Frick Collection on a recent trip to New York City in October, 2025. Recently updated and reopened, this stunning venue is full of incredible art and the building itself is noteworthy as well. According to the website, timed tickets are required to be purchased in advance, however when we arrived on a Friday afternoon, we were able to walk in and purchase tickets for admission on the spot. There was no line, and it seemed fine. Tickets…

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Park MGM Las Vegas Review: A Stylish, High-Value Escape with Prime Strip Access

Park MGM Las Vegas Review: A Stylish, High-Value Escape with Prime Strip Access

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Historically, the Park MGM has been my go-to resort in Las Vegas. There are tons of reasons for this, not the least of which is that it’s probably the best bang for your buck on The Strip. As someone who spends as little time as possible in their room while visiting Las Vegas, the most important things to me are resort amenities, restaurants, and location. The Park MGM checks all the boxes, and while it’s not the most luxe hotel…

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Daisies Chicago Review: The Italian-Inspired Hotspot that Actually Lives Up to the Hype

Daisies Chicago Review: The Italian-Inspired Hotspot that Actually Lives Up to the Hype

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Daisies restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood has been nabbing all sorts of accolades lately, and I was excited to check it out with my two cousins on a recent outing in October, 2025. I’ve been pretty disappointed with a lot of the more recent, Italian-inspired restaurant openings in Chicago, such as the over-hyped Il Carciofo, and I was really hoping for something special that I could recommend to my lovely readers. Luckily, Daisies totally delivered, and we were all…

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Four Seasons Mexico City Review: A Luxe Urban Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

Four Seasons Mexico City Review: A Luxe Urban Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

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We stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City for a four-night, long weekend getaway for my birthday this past August. This hotel is nothing short of spectacular, although I feel as though we are always landing a stay at a place that is either undergoing renovations or about to. As such, the photos of the room may not reflect what it looks like now, or a few months from now, as the rooms were undergoing major renovations while…

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

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The Anthropology Museum in Mexico City is an absolute icon for presenting Mexico’s prehistoric and ancient history. This place is massive, and you must visit when you are traveling in Mexico City. It’s easily one of the most comprehensive museums of human history of the area I have ever been to, and following are my tips for enjoying it. First, this place is huge. There are two floors of exhibits in an absolutely massive building on the northern side of…

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Eleven Madison Park Vegan Tasting Review: Inside NYC’s Three-Star Michelin Icon

Eleven Madison Park Vegan Tasting Review: Inside NYC’s Three-Star Michelin Icon

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On a recent trip to New York, and after our impeccable mostly vegetarian meal at Arpege in Paris last year (Arpege has since gone full vegan), I knew I had to try three-starred Michelin Eleven Madison Park’s vegan tasting menu. They have since added meat back into their menu, but vegan cooking is something that I would rarely attempt, and so it’s always extra special for me to go out to a place that is doing things that I could…

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Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Las Vegas: Is This Pricey Experience Worth the Splurge?

Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Las Vegas: Is This Pricey Experience Worth the Splurge?

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We recently were in Las Vegas at the beginning of September, 2025, with our two oldest who had both turned 21 in the last few years for their big birthday trip. They both really wanted to check out The Sphere, and the reimagined Wizard of Oz had just opened about a week prior to our visit with mainly good reviews. I purchased tickets about a month in advance, and they were not cheap. For the 200 level, just off to…

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Guide to Visiting Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City: Tickets, History, and Views

Guide to Visiting Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City: Tickets, History, and Views

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There are about a thousand museums in Mexico City to visit, and it’s really tough to narrow down where to go, especially if your time is limited. Typically, I would recommend focusing on places near where you’re staying. The first time we came to this incredible city, we stayed in the historic center, so we walked around the Zocalo, the Cathedral, and other landmarks within this area. We loved our tour through WithLocals, and I would highly recommend it! This…

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