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A belief I’ve long held (and shared with S.P.A.!) is that more international airports should have saunas. Sweating out toxins seems like the ideal way to spend a brutal layover and beat jet lag. Unfortunately, only a handful of airports have them, and now, one is closed thanks to people who quite literally can’t keep it in their pants. At Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport, Air France has permanently closed its popular, wood-paneled sauna in the T2E lounge. Staff confirmed the reason for the closure: passengers repeatedly used the private, single-party room for sexual activity and inappropriate behavior. This is why we can’t have nice things.
Away launched a new social series called Actually Away. They put out a call to source wild travel stories from their community, and now they’re turning them into mini movies. The first one just dropped featuring two strangers who are forced to bond after getting locked inside a train station overnight. Cute!
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Fun fact about me: I’m a big watch girl. But up until now, my "collection" has technically been just one. A few years ago, I splurged on a two-tone piece to celebrate a major milestone project/professional achievement. I’ve worn it basically every single day since; I love the history it holds for me and the weight of it on my wrist. But I’ve been on the hunt for a platinum piece to balance it out.
Which is why I was sooo excited when the team at Citizen sent over their new Zenshin Three-Hand x Hypebeast for me to check out. Created to celebrate 20 years of Hypebeast and 50 years of Citizen’s Eco-Drive light tech, it’s a 1-of-600 piece worldwide. The entire 39.5mm case and integrated bracelet are sculpted from Super Titanium™ and treated with an extensive DURATECT Platinum finish.
And the best part? They also sent me a second, brand-new piece to gift to one of you! Here’s how to win:
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One&Only Moonlight Basin — Big Sky, Montana
Marking One&Only’s first-ever alpine resort in the US, this ultra-luxe retreat brings sleek, modern architecture into the rugged wilderness of Big Sky. It’s secluded as it is visually stunning and has a little something for everyone: ski-in/ski-out access in the winter and direct access to Yellowstone National Park’s northern boundary in the summer. You’ll also find a massive subterranean spa, outdoor heated pools overlooking the stunning mountain scenery, and an indoor ski lounge with custom equipment fittings.
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The watch is beautiful. I’d wear it everywhere, but my next planned trip is to Miami and it would go perfectly there.
Gorgeous wrist candy! I would wear it on a staycation in New York City. A lovely dinner and a night away from my home responsibilities with a little bit of bling :)