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Charlottesville has long been known for the University of Virginia (the only university in the U.S. to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Monticello, former president Thomas Jefferson’s home. It’s also right in the middle of Virginia Wine Country, where more than 40 wineries produce delicious blends, including reds, whites, rosés, and specialty wines, for both wine aficionados and novices to enjoy. While it’s easy to make the comparison to Napa Valley or New York’s Finger Lakes region — rolling hills, impressive culinary pedigrees, endless options of where to spend a leisurely day among the vineyards — Charlottesville and its surrounding wineries throughout Albermarle County are special in their own right....

Working from home or a remote location has been made possible by advancements in technology over the past 50 years. We associate the growing trend with recent events, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, but the word “telecommuting” was actually coined in 1972 by a NASA engineer named Jack Nilles. Since then, remote work has been used as a way to minimize air pollution, traffic, commuting costs, office expenses, and stress. Workers today have a great deal of freedom to choose where they live — a bonus for families who can focus on the needs of their growing children....

Navigating Sonoma County just got easier. The California county, which stretches for 1,768 miles over rolling hills and vast vineyards, has no limit on things to see and do, but thankfully, to streamline a visitors experience there’s an app that’ll do the trip-planning for you.“We created the Sonoma County App to be as useful and informative for locals as it is to first-time or regular visitors,” Todd O’Leary, the vice president of marketing and communications at Sonoma County Tourism, shared in a statement....

With more than 4,000 perfect ratings, the Milumia dress has tons of reviews from customers who love the size-inclusive options and fit for a range of body types. There are several patterns marked down, including florals and paisley prints, and sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. A customer praised the dress, calling it “the best dress [she’s] ever owned” thanks to how it “fits in all the right areas.” A second shopper who wore the dress on a first date said, “This dress fits so well and is my new go-to....

If I were to start a real life sisterhood of the traveling pants, I know exactly which pair I’d pick, and they wouldn’t be jeans. Don’t get me wrong. I dig denim. But I’d place the emphasis on traveling, and when it comes to being on the go, my go-to pants are joggers. I love that they’re trendy like leggings, comfy like sweats and subsequently, perfect for long days spent in the car or at cruising altitude....

Travelers looking to experience Virgin Voyages can score a major discount — up to 50% the originally advertised fare — on most sailings through the end of 2022. In partnership with Bilt, a rewards program and credit card that allows tenants to earn points on rent, travelers can enter the code ‘BILT50OFF’ when booking for up to two passengers on Virgin Voyages’ website. While a Bilt credit card isn’t required to use this discount, the rules state that travelers need to be a Bilt member....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Wet N Wild’s Silky Finish Lipsticks come in a slew of different shades perfect for your Valentine’s Day plans. Colors include Raging Red (pictured below), In The Near Fuchsia, Hot Paris Pink, and so many more. We can’t get enough of these shades (and their names, if we’re being honest)....

Aztec legend reveres the feathered serpent god Quetzalcóatl. The master of wind, air, and learning is still a mythic figure in Mexico — but the legend is particularly vibrant just north of Mexico City. About 30 minutes outside of downtown Mexico City, a gigantic tiled serpent slithers across the forest. And it’s available for rent. 14 Airbnbs T+L Editors Would Book Again in a Heartbeat Courtesy of Airbnb Newly listed on Airbnb is Nido de Quetzalcóatl, or Quetzalcoatl’s Nest....

You can call it a walk, a hike, or simply a ramble, but trekking through the great outdoors in the United Kingdom is a rite of passage for tourists and a popular hobby for locals. Not only is the country ripe with diverse landscapes — seaside cliffs, grassy moors, snowcapped peaks, rocky hills, and mystical glens — but it’s also riddled with trails that provide access to some of the most stunning scenery in the world....

It’s shopping season, whether you’re giving yourself something incredible, updating your wardrobe, or buying gifts for loved ones. Yes, winter’s buttery soft leather pants, chic cable-knit sweaters, and oversized wool coats are calling. But beyond that, this holiday shopping season (or a shopping spree at any time of year) is a great time to use your purchasing power as a means of rallying for more diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry....

With dozens of incredible resorts dotting the Las Vegas Strip, the competition to stand out is exceptionally fierce. It’s no surprise that these hotels look to their spas to provide some serious wow factor. With gorgeous hammams, high-tech treatments, and some of the most relaxing spots on The Strip, here are 10 of the best spas in Las Vegas. The Spa at Aria The Spa at Aria has a selection of whirlpools, steam baths, and saunas in both locker rooms, along with several co-ed spaces....

While we often think of exclusive private island escapes as pricey playgrounds for the rich and famous, it’s actually possible to visit a far-flung island without breaking the bank. Contrary to popular belief, your dream private island vacation doesn’t have to leave you and your bank account weeping. Every budget-conscious traveler can experience this type of accommodation for as little as $50 a night. You can stay at notoriously picture-perfect, wallpaper-worthy destinations like Fiji or the Maldives and enjoy all they have to offer — stunning sunsets, crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches — without spending thousands of dollars on a trip....

A client’s recent trip through Montana and Wyoming included all the iconic sights of Yellowstone and Grand Teton—but Augustine also worked in visits to a state fair and a rodeo. Stays at luxury properties like Montana’s Green O and Montage Big Sky are par for the course. “We put together an amazing Montana trip,” Augustine recalls, which also included visiting the Lewis and Clark Caverns and whitewater rafting. “We topped it off with an amazing back-country yurt dinner....

Causer has spent the past decade designing trips to the Indian subcontinent. When working with food lovers, Causer can pack an itinerary with both market meals and fine dining, while walking enthusiasts might combine a few days exploring the city of Kolkata before embarking on a four-night village-to-village trek in the Sikkim region of the Himalayan foothills. “I recently planned a unique walking experience in Sikkim, operated by Shakti Village Walks....

In the wake of the pandemic, many of us dove hands first into a new hobby, gardening. And by gardening, we mean learning the ins and outs of houseplants. Now, more than one year later (and armed with the confidence and actual ability to keep our indoor plants alive for more than one week), we feel more than ready to graduate into the next gardening course: Raised Garden Beds 101. But it isn’t just the warm weather that has us feeling ready to take our budding skills outdoors....

One New York evening, Alice Waters found herself at a party with Adele Chatfield-Taylor, then president of the American Academy in Rome. The academy had hosted the likes of Maya Lin, Roy Lichtenstein, and Chang-rae Lee through its esteemed fellowship program — but, Chatfield-Taylor explained, the food wasn’t quite as brilliant as the visiting luminaries. Fifteen years later, the collaboration that resulted has grown into Waters’s Rome Sustainable Food Project: part farm-restaurant, part culinary incubator, and one of the most innovative kitchens in the city....

Get ready to ‘aww’ when you see the rare snapshot of Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess‘ newborn son Zane. It’s already been nearly two months since Burgess and Green welcomed Zane, and we’re wondering where the time has gone. And once you see this new photo, you’ll be wondering the same thing as well! On August 20, Green uploaded a super-sweet photo of his and Burgess’ son Zane, who’s already growing up so fast!...

Britney Spears is engaged to be married for the third time, but she’s ready to do this marriage the way she wants. The pop star is reportedly thinking about what type of wedding she desires with Sam Asghari because she’s now able to have the ceremony of her dreams without her father, Jamie Spears, as the head of her conservatorship. A source told Hollywood Life that the couple is angling for a “traditional romantic wedding” because her other two ceremonies didn’t have that same magic....

Ciara and Russell Wilson have already proven that they’re total #relationshipsgoals (how could we forget his birthday tribute to his ‘queen’ that made us all emotional?), but Ciara’s latest Instagram picture has made them #familygoals, too. Proving that the whole fam was ready for the Seattle Seahawks’ playoff game on Saturday, Ciara and her kids suited up in matching varsity jackets in Seahawks colors and emblazoned with a W. Luckily, the proud wife that Ciara is, she shared a snap of the adorable family on Instagram — and yes, it’s as sweet as you’d think....

Once again, Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver prove they’re one of the sweetest couples in Hollywood with these rare photos. In photos obtained by Daily Mail, fans are loving the snapshots of Van Dyke and his wife Silver, looking so happy and in love with one another. They were spotted together on Nov 18, headed to a workout session in Los Angeles. In the photos, we see Van Dyke rocking an edgy red hoodie with the printed words ‘La Muerte’ on it, grinning and wrapping his arm around Silver....