The UPTOWN Weddings & Travel special issue hits newsstands January 20th. Inside you’ll find articles that focus exclusively on exotic travel destinations and perfect wedding tips. This issue also marks the debut of Star Jones as our new Editor-At-Large. Real Housewives of Atlanta star (and newlywed) Cynthia Bailey Thomas graces the cover.

Check UPTOWNmagazine.com next week for an EXCLUSIVE Behind-the-Scenes look at our covershoot with newlywed and Real Housewife of Atlanta Cynthia Bailey Thomas.

Articles focused on marriage include “Weddings vs. Marriage,” where Editor-At-Large Star Jones shares wise words on what’s more important than having the most fabulous wedding in the world (hint: a solid a stable marriage) and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey Thomas models a handful of elegant bridal designs in “An Atlanta Housewife says I Do.”

Travel articles include the “10 Most Romantic Caribbean Hideaways,” and celebs including CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien and Chef Marcus Samuelsson discuss their most exciting travel adventures in “The Trip of a Lifetime.”

On newsstands January 20th!