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Calling all birthday revelers! If you’re thinking about toasting another trip around the sun by the pool, why not add volcanic mud wraps, rooftop DJ parties, or moonlit mezcal tastings? Your birthday trip ideas deserve the best that Mexico can offer, from hidden colonial gems with dipping pools to architectural wonders where the edges of infinity pools blend into the paradise around it. Browse our guide to the ultimate pool venues across Mexico and discover the ideal backdrop for your celebration, whether it’s a lavish blowout or a quiet get-together. After all, a trip to Mexico might be the best birthday gift you could give yourself.

Home is where the heart is, but who wouldn’t want to tie the knot in paradise? As the seasons change and your hometown venues prepare for cooler weather, there’s only one thing to do for the couple on the hunt for the eternal summer: plan a destination wedding. While much of coastal Europe is closed for the season, the rest of the globe delivers with dreamy venues tucked in tropical oases, sprawling savanna landscapes and shimmering white sand beaches.  From the US and Central America to Africa and beyond, these 24 bucket-list venues are the key to locking down your dream destination wedding venue. Reporter: Erica Nichols

Houses-on-stilts overlook the Caribbean Sea from Tulum’s beautiful beaches, double-decker treehouses tower in the jungle of a Thai eco-resort, and four new treehouses are soon to be unveiled in Charleston. Suffice it to say, these treehouses are well beyond the scope of what your childhood imagination may have pictured for your own backyard, but we’re sure you’ll still be overwhelmingly pleased by these cozy stays. There’s an olive grove in Tuscany with treehouses, a Lithuanian forest getaway and so much more in this year’s edition of treehouses we can’t get enough of. Reporter: Alyssa Brown 

Sparkly, bright and.... dead, or rather dried. Dried florals were the star of the the show for this styled wedding and transformed the day into a tropical-meets-desert event, complete with a mariachi band dressed in all white. Using Acre Baja's stunning tiled mango orchard as the main setting for this bohemian bash, the overall tone was lightened-up and airy. Bright whites, natural materials and neutral colors added to the dramatic, monotone look. The dried floral installations added an element of texture and interest, proving that this is the next big wedding trend. We caught up with photographer, Nicola Dixon and designer, Laura of Fawn Events about the entire day including their top tips for making the most of events (and getaways) and Acre Hotel in Mexico.  

It's not every day that your baby turns one, so why not celebrate their first full year of life with a bang? That's exactly what the team at boutique hotel, Acre Baja did for their resident donkey and beloved fur baby, Burrito. The sweet donkey found his way to Acre Baja by way of an emergency rescue when he was orphaned at just one month old – the team immediately took him in and knew he had found his forever home. Acre Baja is also home to a local dog rescue and shelter, Acre Dogs that you can adopt from onsite during your stay or event. Baby Burrito grew up with the rescued dogs and puppies, thinking he was part of the pack for awhile.  Burrito's birthday party was everything a first birthday should be: full of his favorite foods (carrots and apples), his family and a special, Donkey approved cake. We caught up with Romana Lilic from Acre about Burrito's party, his story and hosting events at this jungle paradise.   Donate to Acre Dogs' rescue efforts → 

As we reflect on 2018 and all that it held in the design realm from new restaurant openings to the most wanted hotel stays, some themes rang true throughout: cookie cutter is out, the right kind of DIY is in, and carrying one theme or trend throughout your home, hotel, venue, shop or restaurant is definitely out. Expressing your unique personality through a variety of styles, collected items, and special finds make for a timeless yet on-trend space. We partnered with Hayneedle, the online home furnishings and décor store (including the world’s largest outdoor living selection), to break down six design trends for 2019 and how to get the look in your own space. From ultra-modern Scandi design trends to bringing back more traditional styles in your home, find your look for the new year with this guide.

Whether nestled in the rainforests of the Amazon or towering in the palm groves of Mexico, a treehouse is nearly always a thing to behold. While they may cue up nostalgia for some, treehouses inspire us to get outdoors and go on a great adventure. Put simply, the stillness and connection to nature you feel while relaxing in the treetops is unlike any other experience. So, here are a few of our favorite treehouse getaways lighting up the 2018 radar around the world. See you out there! Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Tom Robbins said it best when he wrote; “I've sucked way too much cement for this year. Bad juju rising off them city sidewalks. I need to babble with a brook or two, inhale starlight, make friends with some trees.” Most days, we couldn’t agree more, but Earth Day makes that desire even more palpable. What to do? Explore, of course. We must get outdoors and soak up the feeling of dirt between our toes. Here are a few of our favorite spots around the world that are eco-woke. From hotels made with sustainable building practices to restaurants serving hyper-local foods to cities that are setting a new standard in what it means to go green, we’ve got the Earth on our inquisitive minds. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Mexico is such an easy go-to for bachelorette parties who want to go tropical but don’t want to spend too much time getting there. Long known as one of the best destinations for a quick weekender, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo are perfect for a group of ladies who love to hang by the beach, sip delicious cocktails and be totally pampered. Here's your guide to where to stay, what spa treatments are splurge-worthy, sights to see and who’s got the best tequila tastings. Have flexible travel dates? Keep an eye on Skyscanner to find affordable flights for your whole group → Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Whether it’s an errant night out with your best gals or a gorgeous wedding in a sun-dappled vineyard, breaking bread around a table with strangers or friends brings out the best in us all. When planning a wedding, partnering with a perfect venue that thinks about long feasting tables and homemade, better yet, homegrown ingredients, will ensure your “marry-making” is all the more inspiring and memorable. Think beautifully prepared plates alight with the loveliest tastes, tantalizing scents permeating the air, all grown just feet from where you’re sitting to create sensory memories that linger long after the reason for being there. As such, here's a list of wedding venues that prioritize the farm-to-table feast in some of the most stunning settings in the world. Reporter: Katie Bush | Location: Zingerman’s Cornman Farms

The month of December can be a whirlwind for most but as Thanksgiving (and Black Friday) excitement dwindles, we move onto holiday company parties, waiting in endless present-shopping lines, cooking our tails off and shoveling snow off our driveways. It’s safe to say we all deserve a little vacation. Cap off a great year with these points of interest perfect for December travelers. Reporter: Nicole Bradley | Location: Eden Locke

If 2016 is any indication of what’s to come in the next year, we’re expecting lots of cool new hotel and resort openings. From charming boutique hotels to ultra-glam resorts, we’re focusing on all the luxury your (slash our) hearts desire. Whether a trip to a Creole cottage in New Orleans is on your must-do list, or a trek to a castle fortress in Jaipur sounds like your idea of luxe, we’ve got all the new hotels of this year and last that are ranking high on our glam-o-meter. Want more? 2019's Hottest New Openings Across the Globe is now live →   Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Hotel: The William Vale Hotels are listed A-Z, not by preference or ranking