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Stunning Photos of Lilacs in Bloom at the NY Botanical Garden
If you ask an experienced botanist what spring smells like, they might very well say that it smells like the lilac collection at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). And that's where they'd suggest you go in New York if you want a full immersion in their particular brand of spring renewal, along with a host of other spring flowers. These fragrant, beautiful blooms are at their peak right now, and visiting feels like something out of a magical spring dream. Here are some of our favorite photos of the lilacs in bloom in NY at the Botanical Garden. We just wish we could share their heady fragrance with you, as well. For that, you'll just have to go and experience them for yourselves.
May 13, 2022Share Post
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Lyndhurst Mansion Flower Show is Ideal Way to Greet the Spring
What happens when a group of world class floral artists gets the freedom to transform a historic mansion just as spring arrives? Dear reader, it's something to behold. Our photos prove it: a visit to the annual Lyndhurst Mansion flower show in the historic Hudson Valley just outside New York City is an ideal and wildly romantic way to greet the spring. It's a micro-luxury of the best type - the kind of marvelous experience of which lovely memories are made. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find by the banks of the Hudson River just north of New York in spring 2022.
April 2, 2022Share Post
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10 Best Places to Go This Spring to See Stunning Cherry Blossoms
Is the approach of spring fueling your wanderlust? Yeah, us too. In addition to orchid shows and gorgeous gardens, the flowering of the cherry blossoms is a wonderful way to welcome in the new season. Here's our curated list of the 10 best places - all luxury destinations  - in the world to see the spring cherry blossoms (sakura) this year.
March 14, 2022Share Post
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Hopeful Early Signs of Spring in Bloom at Botanical Garden in New York
If you're keen to see the very first green shoots of spring 2022, this is the perfect moment to visit the New York Botanical Garden. While it may feel as if it's still late winter, here there are already hopeful early signs of spring in bloom. Have a look at our photos of the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the month of March, when spring is just starting to make its presence felt and flowers and flowering trees are already in bloom. Added bonus? While you're there, you can also see the phenomenal annual Orchid Show.
March 11, 2022Share Post
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10 Insider Tips on the Best Way to see Los Angeles Luxuriously
The Super Bowl is in LA this year on February 13, and if you're really lucky you may be headed that way soon for some fun and football. Or perhaps you've marked your calendar for Frieze L.A., one of the most electric art fairs on the 2022 calendar - it'll run from February 17-20 at a new location in Beverly Hills. But even if you're not there for the Big Game or to hunt for new contemporary art, Los Angeles is always an excellent idea. Here are what our friends have shared with us about their luxury insider tips on the best way to see Los Angeles and take a vacation trip to L.A. luxuriously right now.
January 30, 2022Share Post
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11 Pink House Plants to Buy Now That are Dog and Cat Safe
Hello, all of you who adopted a pandemic puppy or a quarantine kitten! If you haven't already, it's time to level up your plant game. Winter is coming, and you're going to want something pretty in the windows when the sun starts setting at like 3:30 in the afternoon in another few weeks. Nothing against 100% green, but personally, we love house plants with lots of pink (and they happen to complement our newly renovated kitchen perfectly!) Because we have both a puppy and kitten, we went in search of pretty pink pet safe house plants (also a few purple ones) that the ASCPA has said are non-toxic for our beloved dog and cat. Here's our edit of the best of the bunch. Somewhere on this list is the perfect new plant for pet parents to bring home.
October 5, 2021Share Post
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10 Most Popular Trendiest House Plants on Social Media in 2021
What are the best houseplants to buy right now, as fall 2021 is here and winter is not far behind? The answer depends in part on your goals, your gardening skills and your household situation. Pet parents will be focused on non-toxic options. Apartment dwellers may need low-light options. But if your goal is likes on social media, whether it's Instagram or some other platform, then we have one word for you: aroids. This family of plants is the most photogenic of them all - especially the pink ones - making them the trendiest and most popular house plants to buy in 2021 (and beyond) if social media influence is your aim.
October 1, 2021Share Post
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Best Photos of Little Island Park, a New Treasure Trove in New York
We love the High Line, and you'd be forgiven for thinking that this inventive elevated park was the zenith of creativity that New York City had to offer in the realm of public green space. Well, you'd be wrong. Enter Little Island@Pier 55, which gives all the other city parks a run for their money. It's a beautifully landscaped postage-stamp sized oasis on the West Side. And a great new destination for date night! We're sharing some of our best photos of Little Island, the new park funded by media mogul Barry Diller, a charming treasure trove on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City. And like so many of life's true luxuries, this one is free.
August 8, 2021Share Post
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10 Beautiful Gardens in America Best for a Visit in Summer 2021
Medical research indicates that spending time in a garden is a powerful way to increase personal wellness. To help you find the best spots for some time surrounded by greenery, we embarked on a journey to find the most beautiful gardens in America. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the 10 most beautiful and romantic gardens in America that are the best for a family or even a solo visit this summer 2021.

July 20, 2021Share Post
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6 Expert Tips and Essential Tools to Make Starting a Garden Easy
Like baking and other old school hobbies, gardening is back in a big way - and it's a lot more fun with the right equipment. Our correspondent Meredith Lepore is getting us all smarter. Read her interview with Blythe Yost, CEO and co-founder of online landscape design company Tilly, who shares expert tips and a list of six essential tools to buy to make starting a garden easy for beginners.
May 10, 2021Share Post
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9 Best Works to See at the 2021 Botanical Garden Kusama Exhibit
The most talked-about art exhibit of the spring season in New York this year isn't happening at the Met. Or the Whitney. Or the MoMA. Nope, you'll  have to head north to take part in the "it" exhibition of the season. KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature has arrived at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the Bronx. And it's a must-see. Here are our best photos and favorite works of art from the 2021 Yayoi Kusama exhibit at New York Botanical Garden, a perfect outdoor sculpture installation to catch while you can.
April 20, 2021Share Post
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The 10 Most Beautiful Gardens Central and South America
Medical research indicates that spending time in a garden is a powerful way to increase personal wellness. To help you find the best lovely spots, we embarked on a round-the-world tour. The result is our five-part series on the most beautiful gardens in the world. We're sharing our top picks of the best gardens in the United States and Canada; Europe; Asia; the Middle East and Africa. Here's the list of the most beautiful gardens in Central and South America - the best gardens in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil and more.
February 14, 2021Share Post
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Full Moon Photos of Night at the Famous Butchart Gardens
On a recent cruise to Alaska, we made a brief stop in the lovely and charming provincial capital of Victoria. Join us for the luxury of a magical evening visit at the Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Here are some of our photos of a full moon summer night visit to the famous Butchart Gardens, including the stunning Sunken Garden.
February 14, 2021Share Post
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Astonishing Fall Adventures at the New York Botanical Garden
Even in 2020, it's still possible to experience the amazing beauty of the autumn season in New York, dear reader. This week we went in search of a forest ablaze with fall foliage, pumpkins and gourds and a bit of pre-Halloween spooky fun. And we found it all in the Bronx! Here's our report on the astonishing fall adventures to be had right now at the New York Botanical Garden, including fall foliage and a display of pumpkins and kiku chrysanthemums. From now until mid-November, it's the perfect place to revel in autumn joy.
October 17, 2020Share Post
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The Best Ways to Grow Your Food in a New Victory Garden
One of the many old ideas that are suddenly new again in this coronavirus era is the home Victory Garden. Citizens grew them during World War II to support the war effort and boost the nutritional value of family meals during a time of rationing. Fast forward to 2020, and people are at it again. Are you up for growing your own sustainable vegetable or herb garden at home? If so, our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum is sharing tips on the best ways to grow some of your own food - fresh vegetables and herbs - in a new COVID-19 Victory Garden at home right now. Spoiler alert: the modern Victory Garden is chic and stylish, and quite a lot of fun to grow.
October 6, 2020Share Post
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The Best in the World of Luxury Travel This March
The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Travel Diary has the news headlines you need to know regarding new luxury hotel openings, new travel books, new luxury travel products, and new travel experiences in March 2020. For the full March 2020 Luxury Calendar, click here. And for our list of the top 10 luxury travel destinations in March, click here.
March 1, 2020Share Post
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The Best in the World of Luxury Travel This February
The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Travel Diary has the news headlines you need to know regarding new luxury hotel openings, new travel books, new luxury travel products, and new travel experiences in February 2020. For the full February 2020 Luxury Calendar, click here. And for our list of the top 10 luxury travel destinations in February, click here.
February 2, 2020Share Post
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The Best in the World of Luxury Travel This December
The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Travel Diary has the news headlines you need to know regarding new luxury hotel openings, new travel books, new luxury travel products, and new travel experiences in December 2019. For the full December 2019 Luxury Calendar, click here. And for our list of the top 10 luxury travel destinations in December, click here.
December 1, 2019Share Post
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The Best in the World of Luxury Travel this October
The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Travel Diary has the news headlines you need to know in the world of new luxury hotel openings, new travel books, new luxury travel products, and new travel experiences in October 2019. For the full October 2019 Luxury Calendar, click here. And for our list of the top 10 luxury travel destinations in October, click here.
October 1, 2019Share Post
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Splendor in the Grass: Stunning Freize Sculpture London
Combining fresh air and contemporary art has proven to be a winning formula in several of our adventures this summer. Further proof is the annual Freize Sculpture show in the Avenue and English Gardens in Regent's Park in London. The installation transforms the park into one of the most stunning sculpture gardens in the world, for just a short period of time. Visiting is a magical experience. Here are the highlights of Freize Sculpture 2019.
August 4, 2019Share Post

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