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honeymoon trends One-of-a-kind experiences from around the world. BY NANCY RONES
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a good guide Want to see a city’s authentic side? Make a CITIx60 travel guide ($12, Victionary.com) your go-to. There’s a book for 21 amazing cities, with San Francisco and Lisbon, Portugal, the latest editions. In each, 60 locals (artists, chefs, designers) reveal their fave boutiques, restaurants, architectural must-sees, cool art spaces and more. Their picks are plotted on a map (or use the QR codes to sync with Google Maps). It beats wading through online reviews, and the covers make them cute travel accessories.
SHOE SCHLEPPERS When packing for your getaway, sequester the grimy soles of your stilettos (or most shoes) in a Flight 001’s Go Clean Heels pouch ($30 for 2 bags, Flight001.com). You’ll prevent potential smudges on your new maxi dress or snags on fragile pieces. Heels, $445, StuartWeitzman.com
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Vegas honeymooners shouldn’t bet on finding cheap buffets. These days, Sin City’s all-you-can-eat scene is rolling out chefdriven extravaganzas. The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas (WynnLasVegas.com) serves over 120 gourmet options prepped in small batches for quick turnover, and 15 live-action stations, including a rotisserie wall and a giant rotating griddle for pancakes and street tacos. Save your appetite for Bacchanal at Caesars (Caesars .com) and Wicked Spoon in The Cosmopolitan (CosmopolitanLasVegas .com) too.
intercontinental new york barclay, new york city Beyond elegant since a recent renovation, the Barclay has a 90-year-long guest list that reads like a DC hot list. To really splurge, book the new 3,600-square-foot Presidential Suite that’s tricked out with a baby grand and private fitness room. InterContinentalNYBarclay.com the omni homestead resort, hot springs, virginia Over 20 presidents including George W. Bush have escaped to this activity-packed stately mountain retreat to hike, golf, horseback ride and soak in pools filled with warm, healing, natural spring waters. OmniHotels.com/ hotels/homestead-virginia the kahala hotel and resort, honolulu A secluded pristine beach, swaying palms and VIP service has lured every US president since Lyndon B. Johnson (though Obama has only dined in the restaurant) to this exclusive hideaway that’s 15 minutes from thumping Waikiki. KahalaResort.com Find other fun ideas at TheKnot.com/honeymoons
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These hotels have hosted (and pampered) the commander in chief, so spoiling newlyweds shouldn’t be a problem.
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