Author: Team Yolo
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Our Rome Black Book 2.0
We’ve got our restaurants on repeat (and what’s open on Sundays), plus aperitivo and cocktail spots that we and our Roman friends love. We also culled our favorite old-world hotels and the design-y new openings, the best shopping streets, as well as low-key galleries and museums—so everyone in your group will leave happy!
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The Costa Meno: Spain
91 great affordable coastal stays in Spain, with availability in mid-July. From historic, state-owned Paradores to family-owned fincas and converted farmhouses, as well as soulful boutique hotels and hostals (don’t write them off as hostels!)… here’s where we’d most like to check in.
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Our Favorite Driving Shoes
Whether you need the extra traction to grip the pedals of an Italian sports car or just the slick cobblestone streets of Spain or Soho, these are our daily drivers and moccasins that are light and pack up flat, and can easily take you from day to dinner.
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Dispatches from Lago Maggiore
Writer Jacqueline Scher recounts her family getaway on the Piedmontese side, and Valentina Vedani shares her list of the ornate old-school hotels to book, the traditional fish dishes to order, and Baroque palazzos, old pirate hideouts, and stately gardens worth visiting.
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French Flea Markets
We mapped out the brocantes, vide-greniers and antiques fairs across the country worth planning a trip around—from the giant “unpackings” of Lille and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, to small-town markets with the perfect mix of bric-a-brac and charm.
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The Back-Up Bag
For when you know you’re going to blow your carry-on limit on the flight back—we offer a few of our favorite easy-to-pack fold-up totes, weekenders and other virtually weightless bags to help bring your shopping haul home.
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Our Dog Friendly Hotels List
There are hotels that accept dogs, and then there are hotels that welcome them, asking for your dog’s dimensions so a custom bathrobe can be waiting in the room. This list focuses on the latter. Yes, some of these are a little over the top, but dogs really are family. And as more of us…
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The Seattle List
For a city built on innovation, we love that it’s also a place where bookstores and vinyl still matter, live music remains a local event, and chefs are led by PNW’s seasonal bounty. A few local friends shared their favorite coffee shops, dive bars, and market hacks in this creative and beautiful Emerald City.
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The South of France Hotels List
With so many options across a patchwork of coastal and mountain landscapes, we tapped our network and did our research for the very best places to stay—Belle Époque grand dames, bastides, cottages and a modernist box or two—whether it’s a special occasion or a last-minute overnight.