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The Olympics: Celine Dion in Paris

Olympic Mania officially begins as the world descends upon Paris. The Paris Olympics is from July 26th to August 11th, 2024. By all accounts, the Olympics set in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is going to be epic. From Andy Murray, to Simone Biles, to many who will become your new favorites, the Paris Olympics brings humanity back to the headlines. It’s just not the athletes though at the Paris Olympics; you’ll also glimpse legend Celine…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

English Countryside Hotels

Taking aside that silly decision on Brexit, the English have a plenty they do right. First there’s the monarchy, where it’s hard not to love Princess Kate right now. And even though we were always Team Diana, Kamila is admirably holding her own. Then there’s fish and chips like no other, and on the other side of the spectrum, the brilliant tradition of afternoon tea. But before we digress into warm scones, let’s get down to brass tax. The English…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebs Who Live in London

When we learned that so few A-list celebs live in Paris, we wondered if that was the case with London. For those of you who were also spending nights pondering that question, we can report that turns out London is quite the desirable place to live. These are just a few of the celebs who live in London, and their favorite neighborhood haunts. The Celeb: Kate Moss The Haunts: Jin Kichi, Cecconi’s, China Tang Kate will always be a London…

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Hotel Reviews

JK Place Paris

The Left Bank of Paris is filled with boutique hotels, but to add luxury to that description is few and far between. Enter in JK Place Paris, which is part of an independent portfolio of boutique hotels from Italy. Opened in 2019, this was the first hotel by JK outside of their home country of Italy. What they’ve brought to the Left Bank is some Italian hospitality that Paris didn’t know it needed. Is it worth the stay? This is…

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Hotel Reviews

La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel Mallorca

If you’ve never experienced Mallorcan farmhouse life, this is your summer to do it. Because when you’re in Mallorca, there’s something about the slow pace that inspires you to dial it back. At least long enough to smell the olive groves and lemon orchards. And the place to do this on the mountain side of the isle is at La Residencia, which is the Belmond Mallorca outpost. This is the review. Atmosphere What I love about the Belmond is the…

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Celebrity Travel

Jessica Chastain, Liam Hemsworth, Bradley Cooper and Matt Damon

Clearly all the cool kids are in Copenhagen this summer. Jessica Chastain, Liam Hemsworth, Bradley Cooper and Matt Damon all broke bread together in Copenhagen. Ok, maybe it wasn’t quite bread, but it was some top Michelin-starred stuff. Two Michelin stars, to be exact. This is where the group who we didn’t know were BFFs, but deliciously love it so, dined in Copenhagen. The Alchemist There are fifteen Michelin-starred restaurants in Copenhagen. However only one hosted the Oscar-nominated and winning…

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Travel Guides

Best Copenhagen Restaurants

There are many reasons to visit Copenhagen, but sometimes you need to just cut to the chase. You’re there to eat, and in Copenhagen, chances are that the meal will be mind-blowingly good. These are the best Copenhagen restaurants on the list. The Restaurant: Jordnær The caviar-obsessed will love Jordnær. The restaurant has earned two Michelin stars for its excellent cuisine. Chef Eric Kragh Vildgaard is known worldwide for his culinary masterpieces, some simple and others extremely complex. Jordnær’s menu…

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Hotel Reviews

Mandarin Oriental Paris

Yes, there are a gazillion hotels in Paris that are more than suitable to rest your head. But for some reason, the Mandarin Oriental Paris makes it onto the regular rotation. Maybe it’s the location. Or the service. Or it could be the rooms. This is the review. Atmosphere I love arriving at the Mandarin Oriental in Paris as it feels like a second home. Some people want a sense of a destination when they stay at a hotel. At…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Boutique Hotels in Greece

There’s a reason why Tom Hanks became a Greek citizen, and it’s not just because his better half has a Greek lineage of sorts. Greece is pretty much the place for you to have the time of your life. The beauty of Greece is that it has a little something for everyone. Want to dance on a table? See you in Mykonos. How about a glimpse of Valentino on his yacht? See you in Spetses. Or maybe you don’t want…

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Travel Buzz

The Louis Vuitton Restaurant + Cafe

You know they make the best bags, and their luggage is supreme. Maybe you’ve branched into their belts and shoes or even played around with LV’s ready-to-wear offers. But after today, you can go all in, because now they have a café in Paris and a new restaurant in St. Tropez. And yes, the Louis Vuitton restaurant is all decked out in the signature LV prints. But First, Paris The Maxime Frédéric Café at Louis Vuitton is in the…

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