1. Past and present collide in Time Out New York’s side-by-side comparison of Manhattan holiday scenes then and now.
2. Condé Nast Traveler reveals the enticing escapes on its 2015 Gold List of the world’s best hotels.
3. The Los Angeles Times steps inside Burberry’s elegantly revamped Rodeo Drive flagship.
4. PopSugar Home shares five gift-wrapping tips for creating playfully manicured packages.
5. Curbed looks back at 1960s New York in Technicolor photos of the city’s subway system and its stylish passengers.
6. Goop rounds up the most luxurious hotels in Italy, from the sparkling island of Capri to the Tuscan countryside.
7. Remodelista finds eight high-design presents for dog lovers and their canine companions.
8. In celebration of the opening of Aesop’s 100th boutique, Dezeen selects its ten favorite shop designs from the Australian skin-care brand.
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