Issue 52

Travel

The 50 Best Luxury Hotels in the World (2024) | Robb Report

Robb Report has compiled a select list of 50 classic hotels around the world that transcend trends to achieve genuine—and sustained—greatness.

Cocaine, Orgies & Club Tropicana | Inside Freddie Mercury + George Michael's Favorite Hotel

This infamous Ibiza hotspot spawned a million stories, each one more debauched than the last.

Kiawah and Seabrook Islands guide | My Charleston

Guide for tourists and locals drawn to the islands’ natural beauty. Whether you like fine dining or a relaxed day on the golf course or the beach, we have a guide for you.

Inside a Modernist Home on Kiawah Island

This modernist home on Kiawah Island, listed for $11 million, was inspired by midcentury-modern design and puts nature at the forefront.

Magnolia League

Old Barnwell, The Tree Farm, and the Future of Private Clubs – Magnolia League

There’s a Golf Movement Among the Loamy Soil and Towering Pines in South Carolina’s Horse Country.

Culture

Can the rich world escape its baby crisis?

Governments are splurging on handouts to avert catastrophe

Why Americans Aren’t Having Babies - WSJ

The costs and rising expectations of parenthood are making young people think hard about having any children at all.

Alcohol, Arrests and Acrimony: The Troubled Legacy of America’s Chicken Dynasty - WSJ

Four generations of Tysons have held senior roles at the company that bears their name. Now the future of their $21 billion empire is in question as it works to address slumping sales.

Nick Saban Is Being Floated For Kamala Harris' Vice President - The Spun

Saban has actual odds, according to sportsbooks. He's currently at 250/1, tying him with Oprah Winfrey.

Sporting

RANKED: The 30 Best Tailgating Schools In College Football

Hard to argue with #1

ESPN computer predicts SEC football rankings for 2024 season

SEC Media Days is in the books and now after hearing from coaches and players directly looking ahead to 2024 fall camp, it's time to get an updated look at the rankings.

Noah Lyles Had Such an Inspiring Message After Winning Olympic Gold in 100m

"I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become."

Philosophy

Tom Brady’s Dark, Glorious American Dream – SPIRAL Journal

“Tom is insufferable,” another wrote. “It feels like in comics where the superhero becomes the dark version of themselves and is twice as powerful.”

The Majority of Men in the U.S. Now Use Skincare Products

May be time to invest in an effective yet simple routine ;)

Music

15 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)

Yes, people are still making great albums. These 15 LPs are worth turning up loud.

Phish’s Trey Anastasio Opens Addiction Recovery Center

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, now 17 years sober, is set to open the doors to a residential recovery program, Divided Sky.

“Let the healing begin”: Guitar virtuoso Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis leads Widespread Panic to cancel upcoming dates | Guitar World

The band reports that Herring will begin treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery.

Issue 52 August 5th 2024