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The World’s Best Airline: Not One is American or European!

APEX crowned 10 airlines “world class” for 2025, including Fiji Airways for the first time. Spoiler: no U.S. or European carriers made it.

 

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National Cheeseburger Day: Not a Fat Chance I’ll Miss It?

National Cheeseburger Day is back! From 50¢ McDonald’s doubles to Wagyu & Wine pairings, here’s the funniest, tastiest guide to 2025’s best burger deals. 🍔🥓

 

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Mexico: Tourists Welcome… Unless You’d Prefer Not to Be Kidnapped

Tourists love tacos 🌮, tequila 🍹, and turquoise beaches 🏝️. But the U.S. just issued fresh warnings: kidnapping, crime, and terrorism. Mexico’s resorts may be paradise — but also risk paradise lost.

 

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Ella: For the best of the best amongst Pierre Hermé pastries and macarons in a Paris boutique, featuring the Ispahan, Infiniment Vanille, and other luxury dessert masterpieces.

Pierre Hermé: Still Baking Some of the Best After All These Years

Pierre Hermé is more than a pastry chef — he’s a culinary icon. With 30 boutiques in Paris, 50 across France, and a portfolio of legendary creations like the Ispahan and Infiniment Vanille, Hermé blends artistry, flavor, and luxury branding like no other. Our latest taste test confirms: he’s still at the top of his game.

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Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (1/5): Poilâne, Lenôtre, Cedric Grolet, Yann Couvreur & More

From flaky apple tarts to Michelin-level raspberry fantasies, Paris is a sweet tooth’s playground. We dish on the hits (Poilâne, Lenôtre, Grolet, Couvreur) and the misses (sorry, chausson!)—so you know where to wander, drool, and indulge.

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