First, let me frame that there’s nothing wrong with bottle service by noon, DJs until dawn, and if you measure a good time in beach clubs and prime ressies at the coolest restaurants in town. At various stages in my life, I have been that person dancing on the table at Nammos. At that stage in life, the accommodations in Mykonos to me were secondary and the standard wasn’t as high. Hotels that were “luxurious” were mid-tier lux at best.…
Some say it with flowers. Then, there are those who say it with chocolate. That’s all nice, and of course, Mom doesn’t expect anything. In fact, she genuinely cherishes every gift you give, even that clock you made in woodshop in junior high. But you know Mom didn’t raise you to be run-of-the mill in anything, and that includes gift-giving. So naturally, you’re the one who says “thank you” with a grander gesture, like a well-deserved vacation with Mom. These…
It used to be members only meant the now almost extinct old-school suit and tie dress codes or gents only clubs. Today the velvet rope has gone vertical, from penthouses in Manhattan to oceanfront compounds in Malibu, to wellness and longevity oases. It may have started with Soho House as a one-off coveted membership, but the next gen of private clubs is giving you a whole host of reasons to join, and our bet is they’re here to stay. An…
It used to be that “members only” meant the now almost-extinct, old-school suit-and-tie dress codes, or gents-only clubs. Today, the velvet rope has gone vertical, from penthouses in Manhattan and oceanfront compounds in Malibu, to wellness and longevity oases. It may have started with Soho House as a one-off coveted membership, but the next gen of private clubs is giving you a whole host of reasons to join, and our bet is they’re here to stay. The Club: Aman Club…
Soho House Barcelona is exactly where you want to be right now. An 18th-century building overlooking Port Vell Marina, old-city streets at its back, boats gliding past out front, and just enough buzz to pull you in. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to cancel your plans in order extend the magic. The brand first opened its doors in London in 1995 as a place for people in creative industries to gather, work, and unwind. Decades later,…
The farm stay has officially grown up. Gone are the days of rustic charm meaning a lumpy mattress and questionable plumbing. At the next gen of farmhouse hotels, Egyptian cotton 1,000 thread count sheets are table stakes, as are Michelin-caliber kitchens. And yes, there are actual cows somewhere on the premises. Whether you want to press your own olive oil in Andalusia, ride Lusitano horses in Portugal, or detox in the Philippine jungle, there’s a luxury farm for that. These…
We all have that friend who ends up on Jeff’s boat for the summer. They’re invited to hang with Kendall in Aspen for the holidays, and get a lift to St. Mo for The ICE event put on by the oligarch of the week. They always seem to end up at hotels that oftentimes aren’t even the most exclusive or expensive, but are undoubtedly cool. These are the spots—the destination hotels to hang with the cool kids this summer. Europe…
It’s pretty cool to have a golf course that straddles two countries – which, in this case, is Sweden and Finland. That literally means that you tee off in one and land in the other – no big deal. Add in two different time zones, and it’s a next-level quirky golf course. Quirky Golf Course Green Zone Golf Course (courtesy Green Zone Golf) Clubs, balls, glove, cap…and passport? At Lapland’s Green Zone Golf Course, one round of golf will…
There are wine tastings, and then there are full-bodied immersions. The difference reveals itself the moment you wake above the vines at one of the world’s most exceptional winery hotels, with the cellar just steps from your suite, and the winemaker pouring your glass. Spanning from Tuscany to Mendoza to the Cape Winelands, these luxury vineyard hotels combine the concepts of vineyard and villa. At first light, morning mist lifts off the rows. By midday, you’re between tastings and long…
London is having its moment, again. Or, you can say that London is always the destination of the moment. At this stage in your London relationship, your visits are less a luxury and more a necessity, like breathing air itself. London is one of those cities where you have your usual circuit, on top of which you continue to add on a new restaurant, hotel, and private club with each visit. Like a new fish-and-chips spot, where the fish is…
