Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR: On the Verge of Science Fiction

By Rich Monetti The Model-T once opened us up to America’s vast reaches but offered little by way of amenities. Fortunately, we soon had windshields to protect from the elements and drivers were eventually reaching for the wiper switch and Top 40 radio dials. A century later, the conveniences astound. Dashboards reminiscent of the console…

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Craft Culture at Jockey Hollow’s Vail Bar

A look into the state of craft cocktails in New Jersey at Jockey Hollow’s Vail Bar, as they reimagine the classics in their new spring menu. It’s an overcast day in early February. Jon Coklyat sparks a flame to a stick of fresh cinnamon and sets it atop one of his brand new cocktails, the…

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Secluded, Intimate, Personalized: The Art of the Villa Vacation

From overwater bungalows to cliffside estates, villa accommodations have upped the exclusivity factor on the vacation experience for travelers across all segments – from honeymooners to group getaways to multi-gen families looking for opportunities to reconnect with each other away from the distractions of a more crowded resort type setting.  Beyond intimate, today’s villa vacation…

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Dream Diving

There’s something liberating about the depths of the world’s oceans. From perilous shipwrecks to glowing coral reefs, avid divers can explore parts of the Earth that were submerged both recently and thousands of years ago. Winding limestone structures, polychromatic colors, underwater volcanoes all offer glimpses of the world beneath the surface. Atlantis may only be…

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Living Color

—From the streets of Havana to the palaces of Jaipur, these 10 destinations are home to the most vibrant cityscapes in the world. Colorful cities are energizing. They empower us. Each one inspires the works of famous photographers, writers and artists—like a conduit for creativity. In many cases, their vibrant nature is a mystery; subject…

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