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For Those Who Are Chronically Online: 2026 Wedding & Honeymoon Travel Inspiration
For Those Who Are Chronically Online: 2026 Wedding & Honeymoon Travel Inspiration

Discover the 2026 wedding and honeymoon destinations taking over your feed, from Newport and Monaco to Dua Lipa’s unforgettable Italian honeymoon. Explore luxury hotels, destinations, and travel inspiration across Europe and the United States.

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An Italian Dinner Party Menu Inspired by Tuscany
An Italian Dinner Party Menu Inspired by Tuscany

Bring a little bit of Italy home with this Tuscan-inspired dinner party menu featuring seasonal recipes, hosting inspiration, chicken cacciatore, peach crostini, and a flourless chocolate cake.

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Paris with Kids: Our Last-Minute Family Adventure That Reminded Me Why We Love to Travel
Paris with Kids: Our Last-Minute Family Adventure That Reminded Me Why We Love to Travel

Discover how our last-minute family trip to Paris became an unforgettable luxury adventure, complete with insider tips on where to stay, what to do with kids, and the mistakes to avoid. From Le Bristol Paris to Disneyland Paris and the Eiffel Tower, this guide shares everything you need to plan the perfect Paris family vacation.

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Sea Island Resort Review: A Forbes Five-Star Georgia Escape for Couples, Golf Lovers, and Families
Sea Island Resort Review: A Forbes Five-Star Georgia Escape for Couples, Golf Lovers, and Families

For travelers seeking an easy escape, Sea Island Resort offers the perfect combination of accessibility, Southern hospitality, and unforgettable experiences. From horseback rides on the beach and sea turtle patrols at sunrise to sporting clays and spa afternoons, here's an inside look at my three days discovering why generations of families return to this Georgia coastal retreat year after year.

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From our CARRY-On

What we've been reading on planes, poolside, and during slow evenings at home. Discover our favorite book recommendations, paired with travel inspiration and destinations to add to your future adventures.

AUGUST BOOK  RECOMMENDATION
Book cover for 'Death on the Nile' by Agatha Christie, featuring a black bowler hat and mustache illustration.

Death on the Nile

by Agatha Christie

Trip Inspiration:
Egypt • Turkey • Orient Express Ship & Train

Historical Fiction • Thriller • Armchair Travel

Nina’s Take: A famed story for a reason, compelling from start to finish and guaranteed to make you want to experience Egypt and the Nile yourself.

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Book cover of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' by Taylor Jenkins Reid featuring a woman with blonde hair in a green satin dress, red lipstick, and red nail polish, lying slightly tilted with her hand near her face.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Trip Inspiration:
Malibu • Palm Springs • NYC • LA

Strong Women • Character-Driven • Couldn't Put it Down

Nina's Take: I loved being swept into old Hollywood glamour so completely, it made me want to step back in time and experience the golden age of Hollywood for myself.

AUGUST BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Book cover for 'Malibu Rising' by Taylor Jenkins Reid featuring surfers and the ocean with a dreamy, oceanic background.

Malibu Rising

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Trip Inspiration:
Malibu • Laguna Beach • Carmel

Summer Read • Poolside Reads • Coastal Escape

Nina's Take: An engaging story filled with complicated family dynamics, Hollywood glamour, and just enough connection to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo to make the whole universe even more fun.

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Coming Soon: The Me-TREAT

Napa Valley, California | 2027

A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and weathered jeans is riding a bicycle on a garden path surrounded by lush shrubs and tall ornamental grasses.
A modern backyard garden with a pathway leading to a pool, surrounded by lush green bushes, trees, and a fire pit.

In 2027, our sister brand, NamaStay Adventures, will be hosting an intimate women’s Me-Treat in Napa Valley, California. 

Designed for women craving rest, connection, and a chance to reset, this thoughtfully curated getaway will feature beautiful vineyard settings, wellness-inspired experiences, meaningful conversations, incredible food and wine, and space to simply breathe.

The Me-Treat is all about stepping away from the everyday and reconnecting with yourself alongside an inspiring community of women.

We’re currently building our interest list and would love to keep you in the loop as details unfold.

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