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April showers bring May flowers, my mom would promise as she held up my galoshes and raincoat. Of course, growing up in Michigan, those showers might be frozen, with one last snowfall to trudge through.

Here in Buckhead and Brookhaven, we wait for the tulips, azaleas, lily of the valley, peonies and crocus to pop up to reward us after months of bare branches and cooler temperatures. SPRING is here! A season of promise, reminding us to get outdoors, tidy our yards, and take stock of all we are blessed with.

In this EXPLORE issue, we take you away from yardwork to places that renew, excite and inspire. When I travel, I try hard to venture beyond the resort gates, talk to people in the shops and restaurants and make a connection with someone who lives locally. Conversations can lead to understanding and wonder. And, they cost nothing!

Enjoy our stories of places near and far and find wonder around every corner.

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Long Live Harry Potter Harry Potter: The Exhibition is currently in Atlanta, Georgia through April 16! The immersive, behind-thescenes experience celebrates the films and stories of the expanded Wizarding World, through beautifully crafted environments that honor iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts. Visitors will get an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the films and will have the opportunity to engage with innovative and magical environments in ways never before experienced. For more information visit: Atlanta.HarryPotterExhibition.com

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The House of Alexander McQueen, founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992, is distinctive for its innovative and uncompromising expression of unbridled creativity. The House appointed Sarah Burton as the Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and named her Creative Director in 2010.

Buckhead Heritage Honors Buckhead Heritage presented the 2022 Belle Turner Lynch Preservation Award to English and Matt Norman and the Bob Helget Award for Outstanding Volunteerism to Ivan Allen IV. Buckhead Heritage is dedicated to identifying, preserving, restoring and promoting Buckhead’s historic resources. The Normans have worked since 2010 to restore The Meredith House and successfully listed it on the National Register of Historic Places. Allen has significantly contributed to the preservation of New Hope AME Church cemetery.

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Jhomar Loaiza, one of Curaçao's celebrated painters and muralists, at his home art studio in the Ortobana district of Willemstad.

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I was not really sure what to expect when I stepped off the plane in Willemstad, Curaçao. I had heard about Curaçao before, but never imagined such a beautiful island overflowing with culture and history. Located some 44 miles off the coast of Venezuela, Curaçao is the largest of the islands, both in size and in population, that make up the Dutch Caribbean.

Everyone is welcome to share in the “Dushi” life of Curaçao. In the local Papiamentu language, Dushi is affirmational and all meanings are positive. Dushi is tasty, beautiful, sexy, sweet, delicious, or just plain old nice. It is literally the favorite adjective of the island. The country of Curaçao even has a nickname: Dushi Korsou.

Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, accommodates some 743 notable international monuments. Its rich, globally-influenced history illustrates the organic growth of a multicultural community over three centuries. Willemstad’s people and maritime history are vibrantly expressed through the city’s incredible

public art installations. Beautifully colored sculptures and murals adorn the buildings, courtyards, and park benches throughout this breathtaking seaside paradise – each telling a different and unique story of Curaçao.

Grab a scooter and get lost amongst the pastel crayon-colored Dutch colonial buildings that give way to hidden sculpture gardens, neighborhood art galleries, painted staircases and adorned alleyways. Be sure to catch Curaçao’s “big sister,” Chichi, the ubiquitous Rubenesque lady of the island who is always portrayed with brightly patterned, vivid fabrics. Downtown Willemstad boasts some of the city’s best sites including the one-of-a-kind Queen Emma Floating Bridge and Wilhelmina Plaza. For a real taste of the island, don’t forget a local rum tasting at Annabay Club or catch an authentic island lunch at Plasa Bieu Food Hall.

Whether you feel like a quick snack or a gourmet meal, there are many options. Restaurant Nultwintig, with its sleek beachside dining room, is the ultimate island dining experience.

Artfully plated local ingredients dazzle thanks to an international team of very gifted chefs. Ceviche 91 Gastrobar lives up to its name by offering creative and innovative ceviche as well as international cuisine and tapas. Also, be sure to check out Number Ten Café for lunch. Located in a restored mansion located on the grounds of Landhuis Bloemhof, Number Ten is eclectically decorated and offers a simple but upscale café experience.

Get out and explore the island. Curaçao is only 171 square miles so you can really get anywhere and back in just one day. There are 38 sun-soaked beaches in Curaçao to explore and the beach life is incredible. While some of the beaches are developed, most are tucked into the hidden coves that dot the island’s shores. Whether taking in some sun on any of the perfect white sandy beaches, hiking along the rugged coastline, or jet-skiing across CONTINUED >

Renowned visual artist Francis Sling at his art studio in the Scharloo neighborhood of Willemstad.

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pristine blue waters, each beach and cove is unique and offers a different glimpse into island life. The waters that surround this tiny island nation are home to expansive coral reefs brimming with marine life and are perfect for snorkeling or diving. Beach hopping is a common pastime and no one does it better than Touriffic Curaçao.

Be sure to experience Shete Boka National Park’s underground seaside caverns or the beautiful beach at Playa Kenepa Chikitu. Kas di Pal’I Maishi, a plantation house that doubles as an interactive museum and village, offers visitors a chance to embrace the rural history of Curaçao while making outdoor stone oven bread, pan será.

After a whirlwind day of touring the island, there is no better place to call home than Zöetry Curaçao Resort & Spa. This luxurious tropical paradise is the embodiment of fine service and attention to detail. A world-class resort, Zöetry celebrates the culture and heritage of the island while offering each guest the highest level of personalized service. Just a quick shuttle away you can enjoy your personal tropical paradise, as well as the beautiful beaches and waters of Piscadera Bay. Feeling a little hungry? Kick back and enjoy the amazing pool while enjoying artful edible creations from Restaurant Botanica or explore the island-influenced menu at Zöetry’s fine dining restaurant, Bloom. The staff at Zöetry are always there when you need them; graciously waiting to be of service.

Curaçao is a vibrant island nation that offers an inner peace that flows from the soul of its people into the hearts and minds of each and every visitor. It should be on the top of everyone’s bucket list!

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Visiting Roanoke, Virginia, I found a growing urban mountain town full of starry-eyed business owners, outdoor enthusiasts and hometown loyalists who wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

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Sometimes you just want to do nothing on vacation, but don’t realize it until you pack the car with big plans and bags of gear, arrive at the resort, unpack, get your bearings and exhale.

With luck (and planning), you’ll find yourself at the expansive Wild Dunes Resort in South Carolina, an easy fivehour drive to the tip of Isle of Palms, just outside Charleston. With 1,600 acres to explore on bike or foot, you can stay busy or find a lounge chair by one of the pools or on the beach to do less. The resort promises “unpretentious luxury” which, to us, meant all the amenities of an elevated resort in the company of families, friendly staff and plenty of opportunities for fun.

The Sweetgrass Inn, which recently received a pretty renovation, is a modern oceanfront sanctuary that sits on four acres of the liveliest area at the resort,

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featuring 153 rooms, sparkling pools, a world-class spa, al fresco dining, bustling meetings, and a rooftop bar. Also on the same campus, and a short stroll from the beach and resort recreation, is the Boardwalk Inn with 93 rooms. The decor across both is coastal, but with unexpected sophisticated touches of art and bold colors. From the warm welcome provided by the valet (self-parking is available), to the excellent service provided by wait staff, the vibe is professional, but approachable and friendly.

Our dinner at Coastal Provisions, the signature restaurant and bar inside the Boardwalk Inn lobby overlooking the pool, was excellent. The She Crab Soup with brioche croutons was better than my motherin-law’s (my gold standard) and the saffron pappardelle with braised shank, sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese pistachios was

surprising and rich. Everything on the menu reflected Chef de Cuisine, Thalia Smith’s careful attention and creativity.

A nightcap on the rooftop at The Nest gave us a chance to watch the stars come out, then we took our drinks down to the beach to feel small against the expansive sky and lapping waves of the Atlantic.

Continue to feel grounded by booking a facial or massage at the Spa at Sweetgrass, with a mellow and shady spa-only outdoor patio lounge. You could easily spend the day reading, noshing and melting into the fluffy robes, drifting in and out of your vacation.

The Links Golf Course, tennis center (yes, there’s pickleball), rental bikes, resort pools, splash pads, hot tubs, al fresco dining and grab-and-go snack options offer everything else you might need.

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H O N D U R A S : T H E Q U I E T C A R I B B E A N With a dash of jungle adventure

Rosalind after repelling the 40' waterfall

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Dangling over a plunging 90 foot waterfall, my life was now in the hands of the young guides who led our small group deep into the jungle of the coastal mountains of Honduras on the Rio Cangrejal. After a crash course, thorough and hands-on, I was expected to rappel backwards, leaning into my harness, steering my descent with a wide stance and footfalls against the slippery rocks. So, double-harnessed and helmeted I locked eyes with the guide who smiled and gave me the thumbs-up.

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With non-stop flights servicing the bay island of Roatán and coastal port city of La Ceiba, Honduras offers an adventure destination beyond the diving that the Caribbean barrier reef waters are known for.

With my gaze hazy from the spray and splashing water, I focused on listening for his directions, using my right hand to grip the rope just under my seat, releasing it to drop a little farther down the vertical canyon. The crash of the waterfall was deafening, so I just kept moving aggressively until I could jump into the river and scramble onto a sunny rock to do my victory dance which included a wide smile and expletives.

Our “canyoning” continued as we gingerly hiked the banks and swam down the narrow river through the thick brush, climbing moss-covered ledges, jumping into pools, abseiling a few more challenging waterfalls and finally swimming up to the small dock at Las Cascadas Lodge, the eco resort where our adventure had begun three hours earlier.

With non-stop flights servicing the bay island of Roatán and coastal port city of La Ceiba, Honduras offers an adventure destination beyond the diving that the Caribbean barrier reef waters are known for. The people are warm and welcoming, honoring the growing tourism industry for this Central American country stretching along the Caribbean and Pacific between Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Boutique hotels like the Ibagari Hotel and diving-centric hotels like Barefoot Cay on Roatán are gorgeous and comfortable outposts for exploring local culture, shopping, dining out and adrenaline-packed days. Opening this summer, the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa will offer 126 guest rooms, inclusive of seven suites with balcony plunge pools overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The beachfront resort will feature four unique culinary concepts, on-site water desalination and other adaptive reuse and eco-friendly touches. The newly opened Kao Kamasa Spa (Pesh for “White City”) offers the ultimate in destination wellness with

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private treatment rooms and bungalows for innovative and recharging services. The Pesh are believed to be the original inhabitants of the Bay Islands and still exist in small numbers on the mainland. The spa features an outdoor infinity pool with a seethrough floor and outdoor treatment rooms so that clients may appreciate the serenity and beauty of this unique location atop a raised-bed coral reef overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Divers flock to the island to explore the Mesoamerican Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, stretching nearly 700 miles from the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula down through the Honduran Bay Islands.

Cayos Cochinos is an archipelago of 15 islands and is home to Cayos Cochinos Foundation, supporting conservation initiatives, including sustainable tourism and preservation of biodiversity together with the local Garífuna community. Hosting scientists, volunteers and divers, the Foundation works to welcome visitors with care and warmth, sharing the delicate beauty of the area.

Back on the mainland, explore Pico Bonito National Park’s over 217 square miles, with an altitude of over 8,000 feet in the Cordillera Nombre de Dios mountain range.

Guided hikes, valley tours, fishing, rafting, jungle saunas, ziplines, hot springs, waterfall descents and mud baths are on the menu, all at lower prices than other popular adventure destinations nearby.

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Places We Love Q: Memorable vacations can be thoroughly planned, totally spontaneous or somewhere in between. Tell us about your most memorable recent holiday getaway, the location, who you were traveling with, the month/year you traveled, and why it was memorable.

A: Hands down, my most memorable vacation was our honeymoon to Italy in 2017. We flew into Florence, rented a car, spent the day in Siena, and then drove to Lupaia in Tuscany.

Lupaia is a romantic hideaway near Montepulciano.

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From our room, the view of nearby villages, vineyards and olive groves was absolutely stunning. It was like looking at a painting. We did day trips to nearby towns including, Montepulciano, San Gimignanello and Montefollonico.

The food was amazing, but we didn’t feel too guilty because we walked so much. We fell in love with Italy and are planning a return trip soon.

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Discover These Drivable Destinations From BuckHaven

ARTICLE BY LAUREL HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY VISITATHENSGA.COM, VISITCARTERSVILLEGA.COM

Top: Cartersville-Bartow County, Bottom Left: Barbie Beach near Newnan, Bottom Right: Athens offers more than just Bulldogs

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Instead of relying on airlines for your next trip, why not skip the airport and opt for a car ride instead? Here are three destinations less than 100 miles from Atlanta, Georgia that are worth discovering.

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Affectionately nicknamed the “Museum City,” the destination is home to two Smithsonian Affiliate museums as well as significant cultural and historical sites, such as one of the nation’s most significant Native American archeological digs, the Etowah Indian Mounds. Visitors can also enjoy a meal at The 4-Way Lunch, Georgia’s oldest restaurant without a telephone offering Southern diner classics. VisitCartersvilleGA.org

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APRIL 2023

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Charlotte’s Web

Creating a Culture of Exceptional Care • Caregiving by Certified Nursing Assistants

experienced with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Cancer, Depression and Mobility Issues

• Assistance with activities of daily living,

including bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders and personal errands

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C E NT E R F O R P UP P E T RY A RTS Adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette, Charlotte’s Web presents the adventures of that terrific pig Wilbur and his barnyard friends through the magic of puppetry. Through May 21 Puppet.org/ programs/charlottes-web APR IL 10 TH

Atlanta Blooms!

AT L A NTA B OTA NI CA L GA R DE NS Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths. Check out a variety of ways to grow bulbs, including container gardens and floating islands. Watch for updates on peak bloom times at AtlantaBG.org Ends April 10.

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87th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival

P I E DMO NT PA R K An Atlanta staple for over 80 years. Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented at the festival, with a nationally renowned, juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more.

April 14 noon – 9 p.m., April 15 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., April 16 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Illumine

3076 Maple Drive • Atlanta, GA 30305 404-205-5655 • www.LiveOakCaregivers.com

OA K L A ND C E ME T E RY Annual evening event at Oakland Cemetery with illuminations highlighting the cemetery’s architecture and flora, art, live music, cocktails and more. Through May 7 OaklandCemetery.com/event/illumine

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