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DTLA: The Accidental City

DTLA: The Accidental City

Written by: Concierge Team

April 8, 2014

The cat has officially emerged from the bag, and most of the world is savvy to the hippest place in America: Downtown Los Angeles, or #DTLA if you ask Twitter. Every so many decades a perfect storm of architecture, artists, cocktails and history collide to create a euphoric crescendo of culture. And that’s exactly what’s happening right now in DTLA.

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Hollywood Hills, CA  |  beverly hills  |  foodies  |  hollywood hills  |  SoCal  |  DTLA

A Guide to the Arrondissements of Paris

A Guide to the Arrondissements of Paris

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March 11, 2014

The 20 arrondissements of Paris unfurl in a clockwise spiral, revealing a particular personality and style as each new neighborhood unveils itself. Navigating the arrondissements can be a bit tricky if you’re not a frequent visitor to the City of Light, but Time & Place makes it easy to familiarize yourself with what each arrondissement has to offer. Use this guide to plan your daily itinerary or to discover which Time & Place luxury vacation rental is the perfect fit for you.

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Nantucket's Best: Fests, Feasts and Behind-the Scenes

Nantucket

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March 7, 2014

Nantucket is known for its sandy beaches and summer culture of clam bakes and lobster dinners, but this all-American summer destination has a lot more to offer than striped umbrellas and that particular shade of “Nantucket” red.

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Polpis Harbor Estate  |  Nantucket, MA  |  concierge  |  foodies  |  Wine  |  Natucket  |  Festival

5 Exotic Escapes from the Arctic Attack

 5 Exotic Escapes from the Arctic Attack

Written by: Concierge Team

January 28, 2014

What does the Artic Attack have in common with your mother-in-law, Ann? A lot, actually. Remember way back in December when she blew into town for a White Christmas? That first blush of winter, when it was actually fun to have her there for the kids to play with? Cut to more than a month later. She’s STILL here, wearing out her welcome hourly, causing nothing but dramas and delays. Even the kids are sick of her 24/7 hovering and are begging you for some relief.

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St. Barts, FWI  |  Canouan  |  concierge  |  Family  |  foodies  |  St. Barts  |  Polar Vortex  |  Phuket  |  Punta Mita  |  Bueno Aires

Corsica for Foodies: from unique wines to wild boar

Corsica for Foodies: from unique wines to wild boar

Written by: Concierge Team

November 15, 2013

Wine is taken very seriously in Corsica and you will be introduced to reds, whites, roses, and dessert wines that can’t be found elsewhere. With over 30 different varietals, tasting your way through the various regions will provide you with a very pleasing task, especially if the wines are paired with the local cuisine.

Currently heralded as a “hidden gem,” Corsica is a haven for those that wish to indulge in uncommon wine varieties that pair perfectly with expertly prepared local ingredients. Discover this wine and food lover’s paradise, ahead of the crowd. Discover Corsica with Time & Place,

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Corsica, France  |  foodies  |  Wine