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Living between New York and Cape Town for the past 20 years, I’ve come to look forward to the feeling when I land back in South Africa. My shoulders drop, and I can take a deep breath. As the CEO and founder of Roar Africa, I’ve planned high-end safaris around the continent, but South Africa continues to hold a special place in my heart. While words might give you a taste of this country’s dynamic beauty, you must see it with your own eyes to really believe it....

Darren Star’s Younger is coming back for a seventh and final season as we say goodbye to Sutton Foster’s Liza Miller and Hilary Duff’s Kelsey Peters, her most beloved TV character since Lizzie McGuire. It’s been a long road this final season with season 6 coming out all the way back in 2019 — AKA three or four lifetimes ago. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and season 7 is finally ready for our consumption....

It’s very possible you’ve never heard of Sambuca, Italy. It’s not a place made famous by Instagram, nor a place filled with any particular industry that would lure in the crowds. It’s a spot that’s barely a speck on the map, located some 42 miles southwest of Palermo on the island of Sicily, with fewer than 6,000 permanent residents. But it’s a spot worth knowing, especially if you’re into slow travel — and even more so if you’re into Airbnbs....

In today’s unexpected pairing, King Charles III and Former First Daughter Jenna Bush Hager are newfound dinner buddies. The day before the Queen’s passing, Bush Hager had dinner with then-Prince Charles while she was in the UK for a scheduled interview with then-Duchess Camilla at Dumfries House in Scotland. The former First Daughter spoke on TODAY, sharing she was originally extended an invitation to enjoy dinner with both Charles and Camilla, but Camilla was unable to make it due to a flight delay....

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who made their relationship Instagram official back in February, are not shying away from showing the public just how in love they are. We are happy for them both and it’s refreshing to see a celebrity couple just so open with the public…maybe even a little too open at times. We definitely cannot deny that these two are very comfortable with one another. After that thumb-sucking video Barker posted and Kardashian’s rough sex poll, we really thought that we had seen the end of their PDA....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Sweater season is officially here! Now, we’re looking to spruce up our fall closet, grabbing all the cozy fabrics and colorful picks. This year, fall isn’t just about the warm tones; we’re looking to add all the colors to our sweaters and pants. Now, knowing us, we’ll be spending the next few months scouring through the Target aisles, and now, thanks to Emmy-nominated actress Christina Ricci, we know exactly what we want from Target for the colder seasons ahead....

In search of marked-down Le Creuset products such as their popular cast iron skillet or their Dutch oven that’s favorited by the equally beloved Ina Garten? Then you’re in luck because Macy’s currently has more than 150 Le Creuset items on sale — and the discounts could totally rival those found on Black Friday weekend. Macy’s Le Creuset sale includes everything from the aforementioned cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens (in virtually every size) to other cooking and baking essentials, like nonstick fry pan sets, stock pots, and baking dishes....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Look, I may not bake (at all), but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a gorgeous kitchen appliance when I see one. That gorgeous dark sage green-hued KitchenAid mixer that teases me every time I pass it at Target? Love it, want it. The chic stark-black, stainless steel measuring cup and measuring spoon sets, also by Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia?...

Even though it just became more expensive to enjoy Disney World as of this week, Orlando’s tourism association is giving away 12 free trips to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Disney fans can enter to win one of a dozen fully-paid trips the theme park for the winner and three of their family or friends, according to Visit Orlando. The free trips are in honor of Disney’s 50th anniversary, which kicked off last year and will be celebrated through March 31, 2023....

Princess Beatrice is like many brides with a spring wedding date — needing to cancel their big day. The royal waited until she got the official word that the U.K. is in lockdown for another three weeks before she announced the disappointing news. Her original date was May 29 and was set to take place at St. James Palace in London. The ceremony, along with the reception at Queen Elizabeth’s gardens at Buckingham Palace, will have to wait....

Being married 41 years in Hollywood is rare these days, but Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, LaTanya Richardson, are proving to everyone that it can be done — even if it isn’t always easy. The couple is revealing their secrets to staying married in an industry that has temptations lurking around every corner. Early on in their union, they decided to do “the most revolutionary thing” as a Black couple and that was to stay together....

Serena Williams was upstaged by her daughter (and adorable mini-me) Olympia Ohanian at the premiere of King Richard. The movie focuses on the athlete’s rise to the top of the tennis world with sister Venus Williams under the guidance of their dad, Richard Williams — but honestly, all eyes were on Olympia on Sunday night. The four-year-old wore an all-black outfit bedazzled with rhinestones that matched her mother’s black bodysuit and knee-high boots....

While you could spend hours scrolling through jaw-dropping deals, one of the best worth checking out is on Rockland’s Journey Softside 4-Piece Luggage Set. Not only is the set 41 percent off in anticipation of Prime Day, but it also comes with suitcases ranging in size from an over-the-shoulder messenger bag up to a large checked bag with wheels. Each of the four bags is packed with pockets, so the whole family can use it on your next getaway without having to sacrifice any essentials....

Paris is the best city in the world to celebrate LGBTQ Pride this year, according to a new study from home rental company HomeToGo shared with Travel + Leisure. The City of Light came in as the No. 1 spot to book a vacation to celebrate June’s Pride Month, according to the site, followed by Berlin, Stockholm, and New York. Both London and Madrid tied for the No. 5 spot on the list....

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stop talking about HBO’s hit series The Last of Us. As a travel editor who’s always on the road, something about this show’s post-pandemic America with characters crossing the country and fighting off zombies has me hooked. It really got me thinking — what if a disaster like this actually happened? Would I be ready? Just the thought was enough to create my own emergency survival kit inspired by the show....

Ree Drummond just put everything you love about red velvet cake into a bite-sized cookie that may just become your new favorite for the holiday season. And what makes these cookies extra special is that they’re first coated in powdered sugar before baking, giving them a crinkled, cracked appearance like they’ve just been snowed on. Drummond’s red velvet cookie recipe starts with the basics: mix your wet ingredients in your stand mixer and dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl....

Walking swiftly through an exhibition, casually browsing the collections and skimming the labels is how many of us move through a museum. But there are lots of elements and nuances of exhibition design that are also part of a museum’s story, and taking note of details like the color of the walls, its architectural features, and how things are displayed can help you interpret the work that’s being presented in a deeper way....

When TikTok says something is worth the hype, you don’t ask any questions. Remember the Lizzo-approved booty-lifting leggings? A game changer. Such is the case with a video about a pair of super affordable jeans from The Gap that look good on everyone—and better yet, they’re on sale! Let’s be real: Shopping for jeans is a literal chore (it shouldn’t be), but this must-have pair from The Gap will make you want to ditch the sweatpants for good (seriously)....

Taking a vacation should be exactly that — a vacation. However, the various stresses of daily life, whether it be professional or personal, that we try to get away from can pull us back in — even when on a beach or in a beautiful new city. In fact, a 2021 survey by executive search firm Korn Ferry, 61% says professionals plan to check in at least once a day with work....

Quasar Expeditions has introduced a new Galápagos itinerary specially designed for children with autism and their families to experience the natural wonders of Ecuador’s islands. The seven-night trip departs on June 24, 2023. It will be limited to 32 guests and led by special needs expert Denise Carbon, who works with Special Advantage and has three decades of experience working with children and their families to help uplift those with autism....