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Katherine Parker-Magyar

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How Lilly Pulitzer Outlasted the Preppy Cliché

Long before the brand became synonymous with collegiate pearls and twinsets, its founder was a Palm Beach rebel whose original vision is finally...

21.08.2026 10

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

From Newport to Watch Hill: How Rhode Island Perfected the Art of Summering

Rhode Island's seaside towns have spent generations turning a seasonal escape into a full-fledged way of life.

14.08.2026 7

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Basket Case: How the Nantucket Lightship Bag Became the Ultimate Island Status Symbol

Once an if-you-know-you-know accessory, the Nantucket lightship bag is now caught up in a broader clash over influencers, old money and island...

13.08.2026 9

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Old Hollywood Glamour Meets High-Altitude Adventure: How to Summer in Sun Valley

From gold mine thrifting to golfing, high-country trail rides to hiking the iconic peaks, here’s how to spend the sunniest season in Idaho’s...

08.07.2026 6

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Dispatches From the Departures Gate: No Passport, No Cry

A misplaced passport turns airports into existential obstacle courses where charm, luck and bureaucracy uneasily coexist.

20.05.2026 10

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

From Sea to Shining Sea: 5 Journeys for America’s 250th

After visiting all 50 states, a travel writer considers the top places to experience America the Beautiful, from the evergreen isles of New England to...

29.04.2026 10

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

From the Amazon to the Serengeti: 8 Travel Companies Empowering Local Communities

These travel companies support the surrounding communities and preserve local culture and heritage, from the jungles of Nepal to the islands of French...

07.04.2026 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

In Pursuit of Powder: Catskiing Colorado’s Remote Irwin Backcountry

Near Crested Butte, Irwin's remote terrain turns catskiing into a day of untouched powder, high-altitude nerves and triumphant après.

05.03.2026 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

A Travel Guide to Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, Where the West Still Feels Wild

Forget Big Sky or Bozeman—the Bitterroot Valley is the most majestic Montana hideaway.

24.02.2026 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Steep Slopes and Silver Dollars: The Insider’s Guide to Jackson Hole

Whether line dancing at The Wort Hotel or skiing off-piste in the towering Teton Mountains, the Old West spirit prevails in Jackson Hole.

11.02.2026 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

The Post-Safari Pairing: An Insider’s Guide to South Africa’s Winelands

Where to wine, dine and explore the sublime in South Africa's Winelands.

05.12.2025 10

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Not Just Summer Place: The Off-Season Guide to Newport, Rhode Island

America’s first resort town has more to offer than world-class sailing and ‘summering’ as a verb. From seaside saunas on the frigid Atlantic to...

17.10.2025 10

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

How to Experience Martha’s Vineyard Like a Local

Martha's Vineyard is posh by nature, but the island attitude is decidedly more playful and relaxed.

26.08.2025 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Discover the Gilded Charm and Seaside Glamour of Newport, Rhode Island’s Finest Hotels

Experience gilded glamour, ocean views and impeccable service at Newport's best hotel stays.

18.08.2025 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Steamers, Lobsters and Chowder: The Ultimate Newport Restaurant Guide

The insider's guide to Newport's dining scene, from waterfront bistros to seaside clam shacks.

11.08.2025 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

How to Spend a Weekend in Chatham, Cape Cod

Where to stay, eat, shop and unwind in Chatham, Cape Cod's most charming and effortlessly chic town.

30.07.2025 20

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Hydrangeas, Oysters and Lighthouses: How to Explore Nantucket Like a Local

From shingled cottages to the best lobster rolls, this is Nantucket at its finest.

22.07.2025 10

Observer

Katherine Parker-Magyar