Michelin-starred restaurants, Jay Z’s luxury cannabis, and private islands: Lifestyle news roundup

One of the most exciting aspects of going on vacation – whether to a new city or a new country – is the opportunity to try new food that isn’t available at home.

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Anyone hoping to spend a chill night in, spinning “Watch the Throne” on their turntable, while inhaling $50 of Jay Z-branded weed is, regrettably, out of luck: After four years of operations, it appears that the hip hop mogul’s cannabis brand has gone bust.

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With Christmas right around the corner, it can be easy to fall into daydreams about a winter vacation straight out of the movies: one with perfect snowy weather, hot chocolate and cider stands, rows of conifer trees, and strings of fairy lights as far as the eye can see.

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Gordon Pointe – a sprawling beachfront estate in Naples, Florida – should be a billionaire’s dream-come-true. The $295,000,000 property has six bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, parking for 11 cars, a gazebo, and a private boat dock.

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There are few investments more synonymous with success than owning your own private island. The image of reclining on a faraway beach, with palm trees swaying and tropical birds swooping through the air is as tantalizing as it is implausible, for the average person.

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As the holiday season comes to a close and the winter blues begin setting in, it’s easy to begin dreaming of an escape from day-to-day life. You may find yourself looking up international flights or fantasizing about foreign cities. Whether you’re craving the warmth of the Mediterranean Sea or the frigid beauty of a true Scandinavian winter, one thing is for sure: one of the best parts of traveling internationally is the opportunity to try new food.

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As the year winds to a close, your mind is likely anywhere but work. There might be forthcoming holiday trips, unused PTO that doesn’t roll over, or the ever-present possibility that some of your friends may return from the holidays with a fiancé.

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Depending on where you’re going, booking your trip last minute might not be a bad thing.

Vio.com, a travel booking website, looked at its data to better understand booking habits in the U.S. It found that on average, travelers using its platform book U.S. hotels just five days in advance.

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For many Americans, starting a new business is one of the most significant achievements of their lives. Years of planning, research, and hard work often go into creating a brand new company. But even the most prepared and passionate entrepreneur is not fully insulated from outside forces – like municipal laws, the presence of a qualified workforce, and the quality of the local economy.

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The next time you sit down with your friends, at a stylish restaurant, make sure you double check with your server before ordering appetizers for the table: petite portions are the newest trend in high-end dining.  

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