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These Celebrity-Owned Wineries Are the Real Deal

Celebrity wines are everywhere. Celebrity-owned wineries are something else entirely. A famous face can bring attention to a bottle, but building a respected winery requires more than recognition. It takes land, patience, agricultural expertise, financial commitment, and a willingness to invest for decades, rather than chase a quick return. The owners on this list chose the more demanding path. They purchased vineyards, restored historic estates, planted vines, hired respected winemakers, and immersed themselves in the long process of winegrowing. Some participate…
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Best Of The Best

The 9 Best Hotel Restaurants in the World

We know you pride yourself on uncovering those gem restaurants before they end up on social media. We’re all for that. But sometimes, all you want to do is stay put at your $5k-a-night hotel, and head to bed after one too many dirty martini sessions. For when that mood strikes, here are the hotel restaurants that are gems in their own right. No scouting required. Just an elevator ride. Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London. Photo courtesy of The…
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Beauty & Wellness

Cheval Blanc’s Dior Spa

I feel lucky that I’m at a stage where I’ve been to Paris more times than I can count. So nowadays, when I arrive into Paris, I don’t feel the need to hit the ground running. Instead, I opt out of reserving the room the night before, and opt into a spa appointment, shortly after I land. In my consumer opinion, it’s only fiscally responsible not to pay for a room just to check in early and instead, allocate those…
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Reviews

London Restaurants: Kiln

If you’ve ever eaten at a roadside stall on the Thai-Myanmar border and wondered why no major city has bottled that energy, the answer in London is Kiln. This is a case where something is seemingly low-brow, but so brilliant it becomes high-brow. On its appearance, Kiln looks like an old-school diner, with just a counter for meals on the first floor. It’s tucked into a sliver of a space on Brewer Street in Soho. If you don’t know about…
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Reviews

Paris: Baronne – Where to be for the Scene in Paris

If you wonder where those who sit front row for Fashion Week in Paris gather for a nibble, the answer is unequivocally Baronne. It all makes sense, as in a way — it’s like the French society coming full circle. Baronne is set in the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. As its name implies; Baronne is a former home of the Rothschild family. And it doesn’t disappoint— Baronne is as grand Belle Époque dining as it gets in Paris. We would…
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Hotel Reviews

Hotel 1, Place Vendôme in Paris

Did you know that Texas was once its own country? No, this isn’t a joke, but a fun fact — that Texas used to be even recognized by England and France as an independent country. So what does this have to do with the Hotel 1, Place Vendôme in Paris? The answer is: everything, as the building once served as the Embassy of Texas. Fast forward to today, to a faded plaque designating the Texas embassy, the building has its…
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Best Of The Best

Best Dog-Friendly Hotels

There are dog-friendly hotels, and then there are hotels where your dog may have a better vacation than you will. A bowl in the room and access to the service elevator no longer cut it. The best properties offer canine room-service menus, massages, custom accessories and, in at least one case, an actual dog butler. From urban hotspots to sprawling ranches, these hotels understand a simple truth: dogs aren’t accessories to a family vacation. They’re guests. And like any discerning…
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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Three Castle Hotels in Europe

Everyone who takes a vacation abroad has the same aspirations: relaxing and having fun in a setting that’s nothing like home. You want to feel transported to somewhere special where you can forget all about your daily routine. And there are plenty of ways to do that. You can jump on a luxury ship, or book an opulent seaside escape, for example. But if you want to experience traditional luxury at its best, you make your way to a castle…
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Castle hotels: Ashford Castle in Ireland
Celebrity Travel

Jon Hamm: Travels Of The Guy Next Door

Jon Hamm is like the boy next door. Especially now, with his newest Apple TV show, Your Friends & Neighbors. No matter how you cut it though, Jon Hamm is the guy you want to invite over for a beer. Or to hang with over dinner. Or, if you have grand ambitions, travel with – as it turns out, he’s big into seeing the world. These are a few of his recent travel destinations. Photo courtesy of Las Ventanas al Paraíso…
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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Dreamy Hotels In The English Countryside

There’s no doubt about it: London is the center of all things luxe in England. From high-end hotels to Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury fashion boutiques, and exclusive wellness spaces, the city’s got it all in abundance. But if you want to vacation in the lap of luxury away from the urban chaos, you can do that too. There are enough dreamy countryside hotels peppered throughout England to host you for a lifetime. They might not be walking distance to a Burberry…
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English countryside hotels: The Newt In Somerset