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Summer Social: Letter from the Editor

by Kimberly Inlander

Jul 1, 2018
July 2018

IT’S ALL FOR THE ’GRAM. Instagram, that is. While not entirely true, we’ve seen a rash of pop-up museums and exhibits erupt across the country recently that offer ample opportunities to take a perfect photo for social media, from the Museum of Ice Cream to the new The Cado, a museum about avocado, debuting in San Diego this summer. Katie Skrzek, vice president/digital director; Angelique Platas, associate editor; and I took in Candytopia, an interactive pop-up dedicated to candy, on our trip to Los Angeles in May. As you can see, we had some fun in the marshmallow ball pit. Entire sculptures made of candy were more like works of art, from a Sphinx to a shark. But I think we’d all agree our favorite part was the free candy samples placed throughout the exhibit.

Finding inspiration on social media or seeking experiences for social media is nothing new for travelers aged 18–35. In fact, research shows this age group is likely to seek travel advice from various social media outlets and friends. If you’re looking for more on what these travelers consider noteworthy, turn to page 42, where we announce the winners of this year’s The Trazees, the awards voted on by the readers of our sister publication, trazeetravel.com.

That’s hardly all we cover in this issue. We’re around the globe in Beijing, Dubai, San Antonio, Dublin, Manila, Moscow, PyeongChang, Kenya, Cabo San Lucas and Berlin. Megan Hill’s examination of Airbnb versus hotels, on page 34, was perfectly timed for me, as I just booked my first Airbnb stay for September. I know I’m behind on the trend, but hotels are always my go-to accommodation option. However, a late-season wedding in Ocean City, N.J., affords me the opportunity to stay in an Airbnb and see for myself what all the fuss is about.

I hope you’re thirsty next month for our August Wine Issue. We take an in-depth look at some of the world’s best wine regions, and we determine which airlines serve the best wine in the sky. You won’t want to miss it!

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