View of a canal in Venice, Italy, with gondolas and boats, historic buildings with red-tiled roofs, and a clear blue sky.
Tropical beach with white sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and a pier extending into the sea under a partly cloudy sky.
An overwater pavilion with a circular design, glass walls, and a Christmas tree inside, illuminated at dusk, with a wooden walkway with yellow lights leading to it, set against a colorful sky and calm ocean.

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Champagne sabering in the Maldives
Three cocktails on a table with a beach and sunset in the background, one in a martini glass, and two in large wine glasses with straws, illuminated by a small candle.
Person pouring champagne into a flute glass outdoors.
Charcuterie board with various cheeses, stuffed breads, cured meats, cherry tomato, and crackers.
50th Birthday Celebration
Maldives
A sign indicating that the city of Cortona, Italy, is twinned with Chateau-Chinon, France; Athens, Georgia, USA; and Budapest, Hungary. The sign features the phrase "We are Cortona" with a sunflower graphic replacing the letter 'o' in 'Cortona' and a
Three women smiling outdoors, wearing sunglasses, standing close together in front of a stone and stucco building with trees around, on a sunny day.
Group of women enjoying a boat celebration by the water, socializing, dining, and taking photos with scenic views of a sailboat, food platters, and drinks.
A rustic outdoor table set for a wine tasting event with multiple empty wine glasses, a wooden cheese board with assorted cheeses and fruits, a white divided dish with berries and nuts, and small water bottles. There are also sheets of paper with a p
Girl's Weekend Newport, RI
Charcuterie board with various cheeses, dried apricots, blackberry preserves, and blackberries on a wooden platter, with wine glasses and bottles in the background.
Table set for a wine tasting with four bottles of wine, eight empty wine glasses, and tasting mats on a wooden table near a large window.
A person relaxing on an inflatable float in a swimming pool surrounded by mountains and trees.
A vintage white car with a brown trunk attached to the back drives down a narrow, tree-lined country road on a sunny day.
Split view of a bedroom with a white bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a window, and artwork on the wall; adjacent bathroom with black tiled shower, a sink, and a modern toilet.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, high ceiling with exposed wooden beams, and a window with purple shutters.
View of a luxurious backyard pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by green lawn, trees, and a stone house with a red tile roof under a clear blue sky.
Indoor pool area with large windows showing a green landscape, a fireplace, and modern chairs.
A wooden board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, and garnishes, served outdoors on a dark table with two glasses of water, a card, and a wooden box with salt and pepper shakers in the background.
Three women in aprons and chef hats holding wheels of cheese in a kitchen.
A gourmet appetizer platter with four different small bites on a white rectangular plate, set on a wooden outdoor table with empty upside-down wine glasses nearby.
A person wearing a straw hat and light-colored clothes is sitting in a small boat on a pond surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers, including pink and purple blossoms, with trees and bushes in the background.
Collection of nine images showing various dishes including fried chicken with vegetables, chocolate truffles, a salad, Crème Brûlée, meat with fries and vegetables, a dessert with ice cream and chocolate, a bowl of green soup, and a sliced pâté or te
Christmas market stall decorated with evergreen branches, red ornaments, and holiday figurines, selling gingerbread cookies, ornaments, and holiday sweets.
Front yard of a house with a stone chimney, beige siding, multiple windows, a white metal leafless tree sculpture, and various green bushes and plants under a clear blue sky.
A table setting with three upside-down wine glasses, a bottle of water, and a printed menu card on a wooden table.
A scenic landscape of rolling green hills with trees, a valley in the distance, and beams of sunlight breaking through a partly cloudy sky.
A glass of Bulmers Irish Cider on a wooden table with salt and pepper shakers and napkins in the background.
Four women sitting on a boat during sunset, smiling and enjoying drinks, with a sailboat and water in the background.
A woman with sunglasses and a headscarf stands by a body of water during sunset, holding a glass in her right hand.
A slice of cheesecake with caramel sauce on a white plate, a glass of red wine, and part of a water glass on a wooden table, with blurred background lights.
A person is serving slices of cheesecake with caramel sauce onto white plates in a kitchen, with a toaster and a metal pot on the stove in the background.
Assorted appetizer tray with crostini topped with beef and green sauce, small cups with grilled cheese sandwiches, and toothpick skewers with cheese and other ingredients at a party or event.
A man and a woman in a store or restaurant, smiling at the camera. The man is holding a wooden board with raw beef steaks, lemon slices, and herbs. The woman is holding a glass of red wine. Shelves with bottles and jars are visible in the background.
A spacious dining room with wooden floors, a large wooden dining table set with plates and glasses, a stone fireplace with a mounted deer head, large windows showing trees outside, and a circular chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Christmas market stall decorated with Christmas lights, bows, ornaments, and winter-themed decorations featuring a gingerbread house with a witch figure on top, and fake deer and trees in the background.
Four women sitting at a round outdoor table with glasses of water, smiling, at a restaurant patio with a stone wall and a building in the background.
Group of three people celebrating with smiles and laughter, one holding a bottle of wine, in a home kitchen with tiled wall and lighting fixtures.
Champagne bottles and glasses of rosé champagne on a black table outdoors, overlooking a water view with sailboats and people dining at a patio with umbrellas.
A large piece of cured meat, possibly prosciutto or ham, is mounted on a stand in a kitchen with white subway tile backsplash, a cutting board, bottles of wine, and other kitchen items nearby.
Two glasses of champagne on a wooden table at sunset outdoors, with palm trees and a body of water in the background.
A wooden serving board with assorted sliced meats including ham, beef, and salami, garnished with edible flowers, green chili peppers, and herbs, on a table with condiments and spice bottles in the background.
A fruit display with sliced watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple on a large glass platter, along with a separate bowl of sliced mango decorated with flowers. In front, cups of Greek yogurt parfaits topped with fresh berries and a bowl of w
View of the USS Arizona Memorial with an American flag flying above it, situated over water with greenery and trees in the background, seen from a boat.
A white countertop with a red ceramic pot holding a flowering plant with red, white, and pink flowers. A clear glass candle holder with red berries and a lit tea light candle is in the foreground. In the background, a giraffe plush toy is near large
Silhouette of a person standing near the water's edge during a sunset, with fireworks lighting up the sky in the background over a lake, surrounded by trees.
Three white rectangular plates with gourmet appetizers and desserts on a rustic wooden table, with wine glasses, a black bag, a notepad, and a pen around them.
Seven women standing together outdoors near a pond on a sunny day, smiling and posing for the photo.
Assorted frosted donuts with various toppings on a tray lined with white paper, outdoors on grass.
Fresh lobster tails tied with colored rubber bands, ready for cooking.
Six people standing outdoors in front of a stone-lined fountain and a house with trees and flowering bushes around on a sunny day.
People sitting at a dining table enjoying wine, with empty plates and glasses, in a cozy restaurant setting.
A group of nine friends sitting at an outdoor table on a patio with a scenic mountain view in the background, enjoying a sunny day. Some are wearing sunglasses, and one woman has a '50 & Fabulous' sash.
A group of people sitting around a wooden dining table in a rustic room, listening to a man in a turquoise shirt who is standing and speaking, holding a wine glass. The room has wooden walls, a wood-burning stove, and a chandelier hanging from the ce
Outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green glasses, and a closed umbrella overlooking a green hilly landscape with trees under a clear blue sky.
Five bottles of wine on a white surface, with three having corks and two with tops. The bottles have labels from Stone Edge Farm Winery, including Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and feature a red circular logo.
A wine cellar with illuminated racks of wine bottles on the left and a glass shelf on the right displaying bottles of red wine with vintage labels.
Several wine glasses with red wine, some empty, on a dark table. In the background, a candle, bottles, and other glasses are visible, indicating a social setting or wine tasting event.
A wine cellar with wooden shelves filled with wine bottles, alongside a small table with more bottles and a decanter. A mirror and a figurine are visible on the back wall.
Group of six people sitting around a table with multiple glasses of red wine in a cozy, well-lit room. They are smiling and enjoying each other's company, with a window and shelves with glassware in the background.
Room with a round dining table set with wine glasses and green glasses, surrounded by upholstered chairs, with a window with curtains, a black bookshelf with books, a painting of a galaxy, and a table with bottles of wine and books.
A person's hand holding a glass of red wine outdoors against a background of blue sky and green leafy trees.
A house with a stone chimney and gray siding, surrounded by blooming bushes, trees, and a stone-edged pond fountain in the front yard on a sunny day.
Event itinerary poster for Cynthia's celebration in Italy, April 18-26, with illustrations of wine, buildings, grapes, sightseeing, and birthday celebration items.
Welcome to Maine and The Old Bell Tavern, with a silhouette map of Maine and a logo featuring a bell, on a teal background.
Sunset view from an outdoor lounge with palm trees, chairs, and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A yellow and red boat named 'Na Hoku II' docked at Waikiki Beach with a clear blue sky in the background.
Beach with palm trees, people sunbathing, swimming, and walking on sand, with a boat docked near the water and a partly cloudy sky.
Christmas market stall decorated with garlands and ornaments, selling baked goods, with holiday figurines and decorations on top.