Monmouth County Beach Club Guide
The best part about a New Jersey summer is that you don’t have to travel very far for that ‘beach bum’ lifestyle. In fact, our state has plenty of beach clubs providing household amenities, excellent service, and delectable choices of food and beverage right here on the Atlantic coastline. Here is where you can find…
Read MorePrivate Island Paradise: Bawah Reserve
—Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve exudes all the beauty and wonder of Bali, minus the crowds. By Melissa Sorge | Photos by Germaine Ttran Exotic tropical beaches, lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, and sacred ancient temples evoke images of the famous Indonesian island of Bali in the minds of travel connoisseurs. However, since tourism ignited in the 1980s, Bali…
Read MoreGin Goes Boom with Asbury Park Distilling Co.
When people talk about their distaste for gin, they’re really referring to its distinct juniper flavor. The same way cilantro tastes like soap to certain folks, gin that’s heavy on juniper is like sipping on Christmas shrubbery. Its unique assertiveness and piney aftertaste is not pleasurable to most palates, yet craft distilleries are working hard…
Read MoreUnderground Oasis at Aire Ancient Baths
By Melissa Sorge Tucked away in a 18th century textile factory in lower Manhattan, a subterranean sanctuary beckons visitors seeking old world relaxation and a place to hit the pause button the city that never sleeps. Aire Ancient Baths’ Tribeca location is a refuge from out bust lives–a place to unplug from the modern world…
Read More6 Fun and Eclectic Marble Jewelry Ideas
Accessorizing with jewelry is a timeless technique that men and women around the world have been using for centuries to accentuate their style. Eclectic jewelry is especially unique and identifiable because it’s made from the inspiration of a variety of sources such as varying cultures, places, ideas, and materials. Combining eclectic jewelry with marble design…
Read MoreHidden History: The Modern and Medieval Relevance of Siena, Italy
As a Tuscan city, Siena, Italy has existed in the shadows of its neighbor Florence for centuries. Prior to the Italian Renaissance, the Italian Medieval Period lasted from the fifth to the eighth century when Charlemagne invaded Italy. While Florence is known for its priceless collection of Botticelli paintings, being home to the graves of…
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