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When it comes to planning the perfect private dinner, there is no better host than Austin, Texas.  Forget the hype around Tex Mex (although there’s always a time and place for Tex Mex), with a glamorous gathering on the agenda we’ve uncovered the very best cuisine Austin has to offer. It wasn’t hard, with a city that’s brimming with James Beard nominees, innovative cocktail bars, and stylish eateries. From a crown jewel hotel’s famed restaurant to a Japanese Farmhouse, we’ve included idyllic hosts for every kind of occasion. So gather up your friends, order a glass of bubbly and toast to these stylish Austin settings to host your next private dinner! Reporter: Erica Nichols

Celebrating a holiday party with your work crew is a great opportunity to get gussied up, enjoy a delicious meal with your colleagues, and toast to the end of another great year. Since Austin is one of our favorite places to host a party, we’re sharing the best spots to deck the halls and toast to the new year. There’s a Japanese farmhouse-style restaurant in Hyde Park, a bold boutique hotel in SoCo, and a modern art museum that’ll have your team feeling inspired. Looking for a place where you can totally take over and set up a winter wonderland of your own in the heart of downtown ATX? We’ve got a few options for that too. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Planning a bachelorette party weekend in Austin is so much fun, especially with the millions of places to go, stay and see. Instead of letting you feel overwhelmed by the options, we’ve done the hard work for you and narrowed down the places we think you’ll love for a weekend with the girls. From places where you can crash slumber-party-style in bunk rooms with your girlfriends to the city’s swankiest poolside bungalows, we’ve got your accommodation on lock. Not sure where to brunch? We found a place that serves the best meal of the day, every day. We’ve even found a place with the best punch bowls in town. Looking for something extra to do while you’re visiting with a squad? We’re thinking vino Vinyasa session followed by a swim at Barton Springs. You in? Awesome! Let’s head to the best part of Texas, y’all. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Maybe it’s all the gorgeous swimming holes surrounded by hills and wildflowers. Maybe it's all the down-home southern hospitality. Or maybe it's because Austin has the perfect blend of music, food, style and 'weird.' Whatever the reason, this cool Texan town is one of the top wedding destinations in the south where you can celebrate you and yours with personality to boot.    Austin’s best wedding venues range from straight-up old Western rustic barns in the Hill Country to gorgeous gardens and cool boutique hotels in heart of downtown. Whether you're looking to host a wedding in a modern industrial space or wanting something with more a vintage feel, there’s something for just about everyone ‘round these parts.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown 

Spark ideas for your next trip with one of these 50 hotels across the U.S.—now readily bookable straight through The Venue Report. We’ll warn you: It could make choosing your next vacation even more difficult. On the list are secluded beach bungalows, hip industrial-chic city properties, luxury snow lodges and everything in between. Read on to explore our 50 favorite bookable U.S. venues. Reporter: Jené Shaw | Location: Palihouse

It's #miamiswimweek glamorous globetrotters! That means the fit & fabulous are flocking to the sun & fun in Miami to show off the most stylish in swimwear.  In honor of the next "wave" of perfect bikinis and resort wear, we've rounded up the best pools to pack up your new, perfect two-piece and party with your pals.  Suit up and dive into one of these 22 posh piscinas from around the globe.  Whether you're looking to swim in the lap of luxury, literally, or backstroke with your besties in a beautiful backyard, suns out, guns out party animals - we've got your newest pool party go-to's.

Whoever said Vegas was the baseline for a beautiful bachelorette bash certainly never celebrated at any of these chic locations. When celebrating your bestie bride-to-be, a "sodden farewell to single days" just won't do. In the words of Carrie Bradshaw... "Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with." We're thinking outside the bachelorette bash-box and bringing you most beautiful (and fun) places to say 'sayanara' to single life and "dance with the ones that brought ya" - your besties. Also, don't forget to take a look a our latest list of unique bachelorette party ideas