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Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more. Sunday September 14, 2025 TRAVEL   |   NIGHTLIFE & DINING   |   STYLE   |   INTERVIEWS OBSERVER LIFESTYLE  Only the finest of the finer things. The Case for Trunks: 10 Hard-Shell Heroes Built for Real Travel Whether you're crossing continents or roadtripping across the country, these are the trunk suitcases built to go the distance.   READ MORE Mark Birnbaum Catches the Next Wave at Mexico's Private Nauka Community The co-founder of Catch Hospitality Group is ready to trade wild late nights for gloriously active mornings.   READ MORE The Best Fall Long Weekend Trips Are Hiding in Plain Sight These fall getaways deliver peak-season experiences, from art-filled desert towns to apple country retreats.   READ MORE At Silo, Douglas McMaster Is Changing How Restaurants Approach Waste The chef wasn't an expert in sustainability practices when he started London's Silo. Today, however, many fellow chefs look to him for inspiration and guidance.   READ MORE Jet Set: The Best Weekenders for Fall Trips From minimalist clamshells to Mary Poppins–level carry-alls, these weekenders handle autumn escapes with style and strategy.   READ MORE MORE FROM OBSERVER   |   TOP STORIES Screening at Venice: Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire' Screening at Venice: Mike Figgis' 'Megadoc' At the Park Avenue Armory, a Mondrian Becomes the Stage for Radical Expression La Monique Brings a Slice of the French Riviera to Santa Monica   Escargot croquettes and mirrored ceilings set the stage for French elegance on Ocean Avenue.     READ MORE Observer Media 1 Whitehall St, Floor 7 New York, NY 10004   View In Browser | Subscribe to our newsletters | Unsubscribe  View this on the web