This ‘Lame’ American City Is a Bona Fide Feast

Plus, America's Most Diva President Had Tiffany Decorate the White House with 'Wrinkled' Disco Balls

Manage newsletters View in browser The entire world in your inbox. Hello all—   While I love our series It's Still a Big World, on underrated destinations, it can sometimes be difficult to whip up a tantalizing headline that isn't a repetitive version of "This Place is Actually Cool!" Luckily this week, Brandon Withrow's dispatch on San Antonio came with a headline hook built in–an unofficial city motto to "Keep San Antonio Lame."    I myself visited a couple of years ago on a West Texas road trip that included stops in Marfa, Big Bend, and Terlingua. I'd always imagined the city as urban sprawl with tourists clustered around a tacky stretch of the River Walk. What I found was a perfectly lovely city and the River Walk was actually a delight. (There is, rest assured, a honky tonk stretch.) Brandon went all out exploring this city, so don't miss his piece if you're thinking of making your way there at some point.   I'd also like to flag that I'm on the lookout for good food writers who know a destination's restaurant scene–the kind of traveler who, when asked, can rattle off a handful of great spots right then and there.    Enjoy!   —William O'Connor, Travel Editor This 'Lame' American City Is a Bona Fide Feast San Antonio is more than the River Walk and basketball. It's a city that rewards the curious and the hungry. America's Most Diva President Had Tiffany Decorate the White House with 'Wrinkled' Disco Balls Upon arriving in the capital to assume the presidency, he said of the White House, "I will not live in a house like this." Lisbon's Funky New Hotel Has an Incredible View The latest in the rapidly expanding Mama Shelter group brings some of its offbeat cool to Portugal's storied capital. You Don't Have to Feel Guilty Visiting this California Town San Luis Obispo might be better known to travelers for its proximity to beaches or sights like Hearst Castle, but its new focus has it seeing green. "With the dominance of Oaxaca and San Miguel Allende as destinations of choice for those seeking an urban escape with picturesque colonial architecture, Puebla has become almost under the radar." —I've written about a new hotel in Puebla from Banyan Tree, which has an incredible rooftop pool. OMG I Want to Rent This House!    General Lachlan McIntosh House, Savannah, GA (Vrbo): People say not to judge a book by its cover, but we all know this maxim isn't entirely realistic. Who can resist the pull of first impressions? Most things in life are like Christmas presents: unless your family really gets you wrong—and that's on you if you forgot to send "Santa" your list—the gift inside will be just what you wanted. But it's even sweeter when it comes wrapped in beautiful paper and a flurry of ribbons and bows.   Its historical bonafides and modern amenities are just the icing on the cake of this gorgeous three-story Savannah gem.   Book Your Stay: General Lachlan McIntosh House, Savannah, GA: $1,150/night via Vrbo   Don't miss previous OMG, I Want to Rent This House posts, which spotlight the most spectacular and unique homes that you can actually stay in.  Check out the full archives.  You've (Probably) Never Seen Paris Like This To say we're nostalgic for Paris is often a gross understatement! Luckily, our latest selection for Just Booked (our series on gorgeous travel-related coffee table books) is the fascinating Paris: From the Air by photographer Jeffrey Milstein and published by Rizzoli.   There is something utterly captivating about seeing central Paris' geometric grid from above—the triangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms of city blocks. But the book also takes us from the ornate dome of Invalides (which we'd never seen up close) to the public parks and gardens that even though they were laid out centuries ago seem as if they were designed for viewers in the sky.   Don't miss our other selections for our series on gorgeous travel-related coffee table books, Just Booked. BUY ON AMAZON  >>                 Please note that if you buy something featured in one of our posts or newsletters, The Daily Beast may collect a share of sales.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. © 2022 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011   Privacy Policy   If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. https://elink.thedailybeast.com/oc/61415435109eeb2e0e1eed49ginxx.15jj/f7282ac0