Checking into UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

A gem on the Riviera Maya Words Ben Haguewood | Photos Ashley Haguewood, Will Bowling & UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya A trip to UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya can be whatever a traveler wants: a jumping off point to an unspoiled tropical paradise, a daytime party with luxurious evenings, a work-from-home playground, or a...

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Everything Under the Sun

Everyone Needs an Escape Words Ashley Bowling | Photos Robb Gordon, Ashley Haguewood, & Eric Morales In pursuit of hedonism and curiosity, those who value both will find balance in this lineup of dreamy destinations that offer nourishment for the soul through exploration and sun-drenched sea days lounging in the sand. The sensual allure of...

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11 Things we Love in August & September

Words Ruby Van De Steeg 4th Annual Night Birds August 2nd, 3rd & 4th | Multiple showtimes Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of storytelling via live dance and music performance while surrounded by inspiring and vibrant art. For the fourth year, the veneta Ballet will present Night Birds, an avian-themed, 360-degree performance featuring nine dancers...

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Travel Issue 2024 {Editor’s Letter}

HappyMoments As I reflect on these trips, shared on the following pages, my mind drifts back to hazy mornings where the sun has just started its drift into my cozy suite. The light pierces so poignantly that the lush greenery outside begins to glisten as its heightened by the sun, the smell of rich local...

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6 Best Fashion Finds

The Closeted Old-Faithfuls Words Ruby Van De Steeg | Photos Kindred Spirits, Brother Friend, Blackfeather Vintage Works & Callahan’s General Store With western trends growing in popularity nationwide, the look never really went out of style here in Austin. Why waste your money on big labels, when the real deal is local? Peek at our...

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Checking into Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos

A place for all ages to sit back and relax Planning a family vacation that will please everyone can be daunting. If you’re like me, you have the extra challenge of pleasing a toddler and tweens. Well, Garza Blanca Los Cabos checks all the boxes for a 5-star family getaway and at a rate even...

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Cowboy Cool

A Postwar Building Transformed into a Modern Home Words Christopher Ferguson, RA | Photos Andrea Calo Mediterranean ease meets the Texas breeze in this historic Foster Heights building, imaginatively renovated as a personal residence by husband and wife design duo Jen Turner and Jack Barron. Near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and nestled within...

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Palatable Paleta

A Refreshing Summer Sip Words Tanya White | Photos Baptiste Despois Family recipes shine at Los Mangos, taking the Mexican popsicle to new levels with fresh fruit and unique flavor combinations. Eastsiders can quench their thirst while bringing the temperature down with mouth-watering, chilling refreshers. This family-run business has been serving delicious frozen treats on...

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Lunch on the Weekends

Over 58,000 Meals and Counting Words Tejal Thakkar | Photos Sunday Lunches Grown out of her home during the pandemic, Kristen Starr began Sunday Lunchbox, birthed out of an acknowledgment that she had a luxury many do not have: the access and ability to give her son a healthy lunch every day. In November 2020,...

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Lucky 7: Summer Soups & Salads

Fresh to Impress Words Clarissa Jane | Photo From Austin Daily Press It’s no secret that when the Texas heat wave hits, the body starts to crave something lighter and more refreshing. East Austin has no shortage of delicious light-weight greens to satisfy the palate while also leaving space to enjoy that game of pickleball...

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