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The Grecian Mainland

There’s a real argument that the best of the Greek Isles isn’t on the isles at all. Instead, the Grecian mainland is the new island, especially with names like the One&Only, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons in residence. Then, of course, there’s the OG – Aman. Throw in the ancient ruins, stunning beaches, protected forest and the contrasting landscapes, and we’ll argue that the Grecian mainland is the most underrated island of them all. One&Only Aesthesis With its grand opening…

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Celebrity Travel

Amanda Seyfried

Just give her the Oscar now. We had no idea what a dulcimer was, much less that you can play one while belting out Joni Mitchell and crush it like Amanda Seyfried. Between flexing her musical talent on late night shows and starring as a police officer in the new crime drama Long Bright River, Amanda Seyfried certainly has a lot going on. Here are some of her favorite places to unwind between gigs. Charleston, South Carolina While a lot of…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

New Hotels on Greek Islands

The Greek islands are so paradisiacal that as long as we’re there, we’re content staying anywhere. A simple shack on the beach? Under the shade of an olive grove? Tucked in between two bright bougainvilleas? We’re in. But also, we’re completely joking, and there’s thankfully no need to rough it. The islands are full of lavish hotels that make taking a trip to the Hellenic Republic even more irresistible. The following four hotels are opening this year on the islands…

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Buy a Purse

Everyone knows that Italy’s Amalfi Coast is scenic, to say the least. But the stretch of land along the Tyrrhenian Sea has more to offer than gorgeous vistas and lavish hotels – it’s also got lemons. Big, heavily scented ones. And lots of them. In this part of Italy, ancestral lemon groves blanket the green hills that rise from the sea. As such, the fruit is the symbol of the region. So much so, that wherever you go to the…

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Travel Buzz

Dolce Lands in London

Nowadays, it seems that you’re not a legit clothing designer unless you’re also a restaurateur. Dolce is taking its wildly chic martini restaurant concept from Milan to a new outpost in London. And yes, they do have martinis.

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New York City

Crane Club

You have to give major props to club promoters who built the most successful restaurant franchise in the world. So, hats off to the Tao guys – not only for being there for us in our twenties, but now for their latest venture, Crane Club. This is the review. Atmosphere If there’s one thing that the Tao guys have done exceptionally well in their 25 years of business, it’s that they can create a scene. It seems like just yesterday,…

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New York City

Top Mom’s Day Brunches

If there’s one person who deserves a day off from cooking up a storm for you and your brood, it’s Mom. And while nothing will ever beat Mom’s cooking, these are the restaurants in NYC that will give you all a chance to kick back and enjoy the simplicity of time together this Mother’s Day. The Golden Swan When one of the first proprietors of a bar is in a street gang, the first thing that comes to mind probably…

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TWP: A Mother-Daughter Brand

When your Mom is your business partner, you know that you have yourself a very special situation. In the case of TWP, led by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, something is clearly working: this line looks good on women of all ages. Here’s all you need to know about TWP, a mother-daughter brand. The Duo It seems most appropriate to begin with the clothing line’s name, as the initials stand for Trish Wescoat Pound, the designer and founder of TWP. Pound…

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Celebrity Travel

Andie MacDowell + Margaret Qualley

Forget nepo-babies. Andie MacDowell has declared herself the benefactor of just the opposite. Just call her nepo-mom and mom-in-law with all the well-deserved perks from daughter Margaret Qualley and son-in-law Jack Antonoff. The Duo MacDowell and Qualley are one of Hollywood’s strongest mother-daughter duos. The two celebrate each other’s careers with sightings at premiere parties together, like Qualley’s Drive- Away Dolls premiere party. They have even starred in a production together. When Qualley was starring in Maid, a Netflix miniseries,…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Spas for Mom

This Mother’s Day, your mom doesn’t want breakfast in bed or a bouquet of flowers. She doesn’t even want jewelry. What she wants is time to herself to relax and get pampered instead of running around and taking care of everyone else. And what better way to give your mom what she wants than to book her in one of the most luxurious spas in the world? The following five renowned spas will allow your mom to finally unwind and…

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