Ice, Ice, Baby: The V-Ice-P Experience at Minus5 Ice Bar in Las Vegas

Looking for an experience in Las Vegas that's un-brrr-lievable? Then you definitely have to check out the V-Ice-P Experience at Minus5 Ice Bar! Those who know my history with slipping on ice and breaking my ankle may be surprised to know I actually LOVED being in a bar made of the stuff. But surprise ... it's SO. MUCH. FUN! I've gone to the Minus5 locations at both Mandalay Bay and Linq — read on for all the icy cold details!

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Titanic Belfast: The Top 15 Reasons to Visit This Epic Museum

My best friend Andrew and I watch Titanic every Valentine's Day. It's been a tradition for years, and in recent times includes his fiancé, Nicholas. We can quote every line, we know the ins and outs of the history, we discuss how the artifacts are represented. It doesn't feel right to say I'm obsessed with the Titanic, but it's difficult to know how else to describe a fascination that's gone back decades at this point (especially since I saw the movie in the theater five times when it came out in 1997). 

It seems obvious, then, that I simply had to visit Titanic Belfast when I was in Ireland. This museum still had me learning new stories and seeing artifacts I didn't even know existed. The sinking is one of the most heartbreaking tragedies in history, and I thought the way the museum handled it was absolutely perfect. Keep reading to discover the 15 reasons you should visit Titanic Belfast.

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Relax, Rejuvenate, and Drink Beer: You Can Do It All at Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver

Drinking beer and enjoying spa treatments simultaneously? You must have stepped into Oakwell Beer Spa. During my recent trip to Denver, I was lucky enough to experience this one-of-a-kind spa, and I'm here to give you all the deliciously hoppy details.

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Salon and Spa Directory: Glowbar on Newbury Street in Boston

Get ready to glow! During my last trip to Boston, I experienced a treatment at Glowbar on Newbury Street. What an absolute delight!

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I Try Hundreds of Beauty Products Every Year — These Are the 8 Best I've Found In the Last 12 Months

I have what may be considered a sliiiight problem when it comes to beauty products. Namely, that I like to try new ones. A lot. I mean, A LOT. As a beauty writer, I try hundreds of beauty products every year — and, yes, I'm being serious. My neighbors kind of can't believe the amount of packages showing up at my door every day. (This isn't a #humblebrag, I swear.) And while many of those products are good, only a few are truly GREAT. We're talking epic, can't live without them, don't know how my beauty routine survived before them kind of products. Not all of the ones in this list are new, but they are new to me. Keep reading for the 8 best beauty products I've tried in the past 12 months.

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