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  • Hotly anticipated new luxury hotels are the must-visit prope

    April 26, 2026 by Lainey Melnick, ACC

    These 11 hotly anticipated new luxury hotels are the must-visit properties of the year. They are already open and ready to book. From a reimagined South Beach icon to a Kengo Kuma-designed masterpiece in Kyoto, this year’s new openings are absolutely next level. Which one is going straight to the top of your travel wish list? Drop it in the comments — I want to know! 👇 Ready to book one of these incredible properties? That’s exactly what I do. Reach out to Dream Vacations, Lainey Melnick and A

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  • Texas Just Claimed 2 Spots on America’s Best Food City List

    April 24, 2026 by Lainey Melnick, ACC

    If you caught Part 1, you already know the Food & Wine global cities list was 🔥 — now it’s time for the U.S. cities, and this is where I get personally invested. Food & Wine ranked the top ten American food cities for 2026, and Texas claimed TWO spots in the top ten. And my city — Austin — was also crowned the Number 1 coffee city in the entire country. Yes, really. Of course, my home town, Chicago ranked number 2 with my favorite chicago-style pizza and classic Italian Beef.

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  • The World’s Best Food Cities of 2026 Food and Wine

    April 24, 2026 by Lainey Melnick, ACC

    Food & Wine just ranked the world’s best food cities for 2026 — and the Number 1 spot might surprise you. 🌍 I’ve personally eaten my way through every single one of these destinations, from Istanbul’s four-thousand-year-old spice markets to Tokyo's legendary dim sum and sushi. This list is the ultimate culinary bucket list — and I’m breaking it all down for you. Watch Part 1 now and stay tuned — Part 2 is coming and that’s where it gets really exciting. Spoiler: Texas shows up. Twice. 🤠

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  • Food & Wine’s Top 10 Global Hotels for Food & Drink 2026

    April 23, 2026 by Lainey Melnick, ACC

    Food & Wine just named the Top 10 Global Hotels for Food & Drink in 2026 — and these properties are redefining what it means to dine at a luxury hotel. From a working wine estate in South Africa to an omakase counter 33 floors above Tokyo, these are the hotels where the restaurant IS the destination. 🍷✈️ Which one would you book first? Drop it in the comments — and book your next adventure at Dream Vacations, Lainey Melnick and Associates, start planning now. #LuxuryTravel #FoodAndWine #Globa

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