On December 16, 1773, more than 5,000 American colonists met at Old South Meeting House to decide the fate of three shiploads of tea docked in Boston Harbor.

Emotions ran high as the colonists bitterly denounced the British troops who occupied the city, the taxes the Crown imposed on everything from household goods to window panes. Especially hated was the tax on tea, a daily staple for the people of Boston. And there they sat, three ships carrying tea in the harbor, waiting to be unloaded.

Lillian Africano covers the history of the Boston Tea Party and how Boson offers a "Tea Party" experience the entire family can enjoy!

Those in need of a luxurious beach getaway to escape from busy, working cities know exactly where to turn as they book flights to destinations such as Monaco, Bali and Capri. They yearn for impeccable hotel service, lavish amenities, exotic excursions and undisturbed beaches. 

Travel Journalist Jenna Intersimone finds luxury in Jamaica!

Travel Columnist Debbie Stone is "easily enamored with all things Irish and my affinity with the country and its people is apparent as soon as I step on the soil of this magical, mystical isle." She adopts O’Stone as jer new last name and attempts to speak with a lilting brogue, drinks Guinness for breakfast on her journey to Ireland before taking on Iceland.

Travel Columnist Debbie Stone shares, "I’m actually not fond of heights, but oddly I’m attracted to height-related experiences. They’re freaky as all get-out for me, yet the prospect of views and thrills pulls me in like a magnet. And when I do conquer my fears, whether hiking on an exposed trail with steep drop-offs, hot air ballooning, rappelling down a cliff or ziplining, it’s a rush and a major boost in self-confidence, not to mention the props I get for my accomplishment."

Check out her latest acrophobic adventure doing the Bridge Walk across the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park.

Canada’s maritime history is replete with stories of ill-fated schooners, container ships, trawlers, passenger vessels and other craft that have foundered due to nasty squalls, thick fog banks, menacing currents, jagged shoals, human error and a host of other perils. Over the centuries countless lives have been lost, and thousands of storm-battered ships have been violently pulled under into the stygian depths. In reverence to the thousands of shipwrecks entombed on the bottom of Canada’s Great Lakes, mariners have ominously nicknamed this recurrent zone of death and destruction, “Graveyard of the Great Lakes”. Such fearsome notoriety inspires throngs of intrepid scuba divers each year to visit Tobermory, Ontario, to go shipwreck diving in order to explore these watery time capsules.

This is an incredible piece by Jett and Kathryn Britnell. A favorite among Luxe Beat Magazine readers!

Scottsdale, Arizona has some of the world’s most luxurious resort spas in the world. No one is certain why the area has so many award-winning spas. Perhaps it’s the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert or endless Arizona skies or the wisdom of Native Americans who call the Southwest home. Whatever the reason, Scottsdale’s resorts offer unique treatments, many using ingredients of the desert’s rich bounty—adobe clay to purify the skin, agave to soothe dry skin, jojoba oil to heal, prickly pear to moisturize and creosote to cleanse. Here are some of the most luxurious resort spas in Scottsdale.

Lifestyle Journalist Susan Lanier-Graham shares her top five Scottsdale spas!

With fall in the air, Bread & Butter Wines‘ new canned pinot noir from California’s Napa Valley is the perfect companion for fall hikes and picnics. The cans ($4.99/250 ml; $19.99/4-pack) are the latest launch from the fastest growing top 10 wine brand in the $12-$14.99 category.

Tokyo is one of the most elegant, refined cities in the world, and the appreciation of true luxury is shown throughout the city in its cuisine, architecture and fashion. Known for its natural beauty, history, entertainment and expansive food and drink options, Tokyo is a must for any world traveler. 

Travel Journalist Kimberly Fisher had the pleasure of living in Tokyo for three months in 2013 and gained valuable insight to the city of many delights.

Cape May is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a luxury destination that is easy to get to no matter where you’re traveling from. Restaurants, wineries, breweries and shops are plentiful and whether you want to sun on the beach or enjoy a local festival, this town has it all.

In this piece Luxe Beat Magazine Publisher and Editor in Chief, Sherrie Wilkolaski covers five of the hottest luxury boutique hotels in Cape May.

Seattle’s noted cultural scene attracts locals and visitors alike, who delight in its numerous offerings. The Emerald City has long been a hotbed of creativity, drawing artists, actors and musicians from all over the world to its dynamic vibe. And residents and tourists reap the benefits of this largesse with an abundance of options to experience art, theater, music, dance and more. 

Travel Columnist Debbie Stone explores the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum in this piece orginally published via Luxe Beat Magazine.