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Wildlife? Check! Art and music? Check! Vibrant metropolises? Check! Awe-inspiring landscapes as far as the eye can see? Definitely, a check! Between the 54 diverse countries and nine territories that...

Infinity bracelets are infinite conversation starters. They call out the place you call home to where you said “I do,” to the best meal you ever had and the highest...

Daydreaming lately? Yeah, us, too. If you’ve found yourself drifting off to ancient cities, pristine beaches, landscapes that look like paintings, and hotels that look like sci-fi movies; the Middle...

Morocco is the definition of sensory overload. The colors of the bustling marketplace are bold and vibrant, the scent of spices and fresh cooked tagine meet you at every turn,...

It’s September and you know that that means. Fashion! And lots of it! Fashion week is that magical time of year when the world’s top designers release their latest collections...

This week it’s all about the continent that has a 200 foot Buddha statue carved into a mountainside, a special feast day dedicated to monkeys, cherry blossom flavored potato chips,...

If you love the idea of an island vacation, Boracay is considered one of the best islands in Asia and well, pretty much the world. It's famous for its blue...

Add a fabulous dimension to your trip by planning it around a festival. So it was the last time I traveled to India (a birthday present from my beloved nephew...

Voted the #1 European destination in 2019, Budapest, Hungary should be at the top of your travel to-do list. And while a celebrated city, it's not without its fair share...

Where else can you find a 1,000 year old castle and the newest culinary craze sitting side by side? A city as big and bustling as Rome or as pocket-sized...

  Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just because--there's always a reason to share a gift with the people we love. And sometimes those people are travelers! And sometimes those people are...

TRAVEL MEMORIES: New Orleans   Why fly to the Big Easy when you can just spend days driving there? They say it’s not the destination, it’s the journey that counts...

Ah, the refreshing simplicity of a classic road trip! Just you, the open road, some good friends, and a state of the art GPS system. Each mile invites us to...

  If East Hampton was a member of a 90s boy band it would definitely be the sporty one. You know, with all its surfing, swimming, fishing, and sailing stuff. But...

Two words. Two perfect hot, sweltering, summer day words. “Beach Day.” You can feel the sand beneath your toes and permanently stuck in your bathing suit bottoms just hearing it!...

 Looks like someone’s got a birthday coming up! And not to gossip or anything, but she’s getting pretty up there in years. Break out the party hats and start singing...

More often than not, the most amazing cities in the world boast the most amazing art museums. And while you can learn a great deal about the history of important movements...

JSC is what you might call “detail-oriented.” Maybe that’s an understatement. We’re all about the little things you see when you pick up a charm and the even littler things...

While jetsetters are lying low for a minute, it’s easy to travel with our minds. It’s even more fun to travel with our stomachs. And as temperatures rise, who wouldn’t...

Summertime is in the air! The days are getting longer, the shorts are getting shorter, and that itch, that urge, that desire to explore is getting stronger! We’re missing travel...

They say not all heroes wear capes or, these days, even pants. We're talking about the at-home heroes who have stepped up and managed to make the most of life despite...

Quarantine may have us going stir-crazy but it’s also getting our creative juices flowing. With newfound time and space, maybe you’re finally making good on your vow to learn to...

    1. Yes, They Will!    The class of 2020 may not know what it feels like to walk across a stage in an ill-fitting polyester sack and be handed a...

Do you ever think about what you would say to your past self if you could? Your January 2020 self, for example? Maybe, you’d suggest they go ahead and grab...

Hey, there. How you holdin’ up? Yeah, us, too. You’ve officially washed your one billionth dish, your dog is your self-appointed new shadow, and some of the so-called comforts of...

Amsterdam is like a good outfit; appropriate year round and goes seamlessly from day to night. No matter your travel style, pace, or experience, Amsterdam greets visitors with open arms...

Yup, this is still happening. Really. Can you believe it? You need a haircut, a vacation, maybe even a drink. I think we can all agree that it's 5 o'clock somewhere...

Rio de Janeiro is a lush paradise in the southeast of Brazil; plentiful in mountains, beaches, and festivities (though not without political connotations). With music alive in the streets and...

The bacalhau (dried and salted cod) and pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) are enough to satisfy your appetite when visiting Portugal’s capital city. But if you’re looking for something...

It’s been weeks, maybe years since you started your new WFH lifestyle. Well, more like work from home, eat from home, yoga from home, procrastinate from home. You get it....

When it comes to celebrating Easter in Italy, there’s no such thing as “too much.” The island of Sicily, sitting right off the tip of the boot, is no exception....

By this point, it’s likely you’ve baked enough bread to seriously consider a career change. You’ve named all of your plants, joined more Zoom game nights than you can count,...

When daydreaming of a getaway to the Dominican Republic, sun, surf, and rum-based cocktails first come to mind. And you’re not wrong. But the island-nation’s capital city of Santo Domingo...

Hello from our living room, wearing a similar outfit to yesterday's, wavering between feelings of worry, hope and overwhelm.  We saw a post the other day that says it all "For those...

I’m very lucky to say that I spend about three weeks a year in Paris for work. The Food! The style! The lights…what’s not to love about Paris?! Yes, much...

FLOUR SHOP Photo by William Sonoma If you are need of a Birthday cake this place is a must! Order an explosion cake for the most colorful cake you’ve ever...

You’re invited to Afternoon Tea with Jet Set Candy. London is known for their afternoon tea and we want to share with you some of our favorite places to sit, relax...

AMBOS MUNDOS HOTEL Photo by Travels in Cuba Stop by Ernest Hemingway’s favorite hotel in Havana and enjoy both a drink and the view from the roof of this historic...

I HAD A FEAST IN AFRICA.  No ordinary feast, mind you – I was the luncheon guest of Pat Cavendish O’Neill, heiress and author of A Lion in the Bedroom,...

THE ULTIMATE ROYAL WEDDING SOUVENIR LIST FROM JET SET CANDY Here at Jet Set Candy, we love chic souvenirs, especially British Souvenirs. And Royal Weddings. And Meghan & Harry. So...

New York City, the place where bacon, egg, and cheese can be found on every corner and a coffee can be found in everybody’s hand. But did you know NYC...

Stay at Dean Dublin for a luxurious and on-trend experience and throw back a pint of Guinness or two at the Temple Bar...

Visit us at the Hampton Classic Horse Show!Date: Sunday August 27 - Sunday September 3Location: Bridgehampton, NYOpen 9 AM - 5 PM Opening Day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Grand Prix, Sunday10 AM...

Since we’re celebrating all things British and royal this week in honor of Meghan and Harry’s forthcoming Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle, we thought it would be fun to feature...

Giddy up! Visit us at the Hampton Classic, August 26 through to 2 September. Discover new Hamptons charms, exclusive charms for the Hampton Classic and so much more! Address: 240 Snake Hollow...

Visit Jet Set Candy at the Darien Sport Shop: Friday, May 12, 9:00 am – 5:30 pmSaturday, May 13, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm 1127 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT Shop the...

Enjoy 25% off this weekend at Bloomingdale’s for their Friends & Family promotion! Offer valid online and in store until April 9.* While you can always find us at the New York...

Visit us at Bloomingdale’s this Friday and Saturday. While you can always find us at the New York City store, you can meet us personally over the next two days and see what’s...

Join us for bubbly, bites, and bargains on samples, overstock, display & damaged items. UP TO 75% OFF! Thursday, March 22 4-8pm 1133 Broadway, Suite 330, New York, NY