An 'Every Year After' Fangirl's Guide To The Real Barry's Bay

If you've already binged _Every Year After_ on Prime Video and found yourself swooning over Percy and Sam's lakeside love story, you're not alone. Based on Carley Fortune's bestselling novel _Every Summer After_ , the adaptation brings all the nostalgia and small-town summer magic fans fell in love with when the book debuted in 2022.

While the series was filmed in Vancouver and on Bowen…

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5 Surprising Lessons I Learned From A 'Happiness' Retreat In Boone, N.C.

“When ____, I am happy.”

It sounds like a simple prompt, but sitting in a small circle at the Art of Living Retreat in Boone, N.C., the answers carried weight. _“When I accomplish something hard.” _“When I wake up with absolutely nothing to do.”_ _“When I am surrounded by people I love.”__

Our eclectic group of 10 included best friends reuniting, a father with his adult kids, and three solo…

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I Live In Wine Country: The Only Napa and Sonoma Wineries I Recommend to Friends

I've lived in Sonoma, CA for nearly a decade now and I'm just a bike ride away from most of the wineries in town. You can’t help but become immersed in the culture of wine here. And it's more than just the wine — though Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet definitely reign here — it’s the entire winery experience. Summer is especially magical, with live music, incredible food events, and…

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15 Dreamy Mother-Daughter Trips to Book for 2026

My mom and I live on opposite coasts, but we've made it a tradition to take a mother-daughter trip almost every year — exploring places like Maine, Spain, Paris, Charleston, and soon Mackinac Island, MI. Now that my daughter is in her tween era, it feels like the perfect time to carry on this tradition with her.

We recently took our first just-us trip to Tucson, AZ, inspired by her love…

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Lake Como vs. Ticino: Why You Should Head to Switzerland for Your Next Italian Escape

At 8:25 a.m. on a chilly October day in Switzerland, I am standing in a hotel hallway questioning my life choices.

I’m on Isola Grande in the Brissago Islands, just a bit larger than a city block, contemplating a morning cold plunge into Lake Maggiore. My new friends Leilani and Vanessa suggested we try it.

I am not a “cold plunge girly.” I am not any kind of girly at 46 years old. Around…

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15 Under-the-Radar Destinations for the Anti-Resort Traveler

If your group chat is already plotting your next escape, you’re not alone. According to new Airbnb data, where we stay is becoming just as important as where we go and design is leading the decision. As a design enthusiast, my home stays need to feel like, well, home—just more inspired and elevated. Think less cookie-cutter rentals, more creative and inviting spaces that feel like an…

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5 Real-Life Romantasy Castles to Live Out Your Bookish Dreams

If your ideal getaway involves dragons, dagger-wielding heroines, brooding antiheroes, and a castle perched somewhere ridiculously dramatic, consider this your sign. From Gothic monasteries in Italy's Dolomites to Highland estates in Scotland, these real-life destinations feel ripped straight from the pages of your favorite romantasy books. And yes — you can actually stay in them. Planning a…

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10 Incredible Global Destinations To Add To Your 2026 Mood Board

Tripadvisor unveiled its first Travelers’ Choice Awards category for 2026: Best of the Best Destinations, highlighting the spots that earned the highest ratings and most glowing reviews from real travelers over the past year. But beyond the rankings themselves, the list serves as a reminder that dream destinations don’t have to be experienced during their most chaotic months.

Case in point:…

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Decor Lovers! Add These 6 Travel Experiences To Your Bucket List

Every time I travel, I hunt for unique treasures for my home — Turkish towels from Istanbul (before they were everywhere in the U.S.), block-print curtains from India, even wrapping paper in Paris pretty enough to frame. It’s why I love the growing trend of traveling around your passions. Whether it’s tennis travel, hopping city-to-city for concert tours, or foodie trips built around cooking…

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