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Lady Gaga’s Wedding

Some people really are naturally good at everything. From singing to acting, Lady Gaga just doesn’t do anything halfway. In fact, when extravagance is her baseline, you know that her wedding is going to be over-the-top. With Lady Gaga’s theatrical flair, larger-than-life presence, and love for the extraordinary, she and her longtime partner, Michael Polansky, seek a wedding venue as iconic as they are. From the rugged beauty of Big Sur to the old-world romance of Provence, here are four…

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Travel Buzz

Christo Returns to NYC

You can consider yourself an OG New Yorker if you remember Christo’s orange gates, which took over Central Park. Well, twenty years later, he’s making his mark again. In 2005, 23 miles of vivid orange fabric billowed through the paths of Central Park. The art installation, while only lasting for two weeks, took decades of cycling through proposals, presentations, and rejections. But all it took was one ‘yes’ for artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude to build their legacy; they must have…

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Hotel Reviews

Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa

There does indeed exist a luxury hotel where you can stay for less than a grand an evening. We know, nowadays, that pretty much makes the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa a unicorn. Add in the second largest reef outside Australia’s Great Barrier, and Honduras is the place to be. Yes — Honduras is a destination, but more specifically, Roatán is the place to be. Mainland Honduras is not the safest destination, as there are pockets of areas where…

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Style

Prada to the Moon: Space Suit for Women

It’s one thing to design for the runway, and it’s another to design for the moon. But when you think about Prada’s signature nylon bags, it’s not such a big jump that they would design a space suit. But this one is special: it’s for the first woman to walk on the moon. Prada and Axiom Space partnered to design the AxEMU space suit for NASA’s Artemis III mission, which will land the first woman and person of color on…

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Travel Buzz

The Waldorf Astoria Returns

The Grand Dame of New York City is back, and “better than ever” is an understatement. If one-bedrooms starting a little south of $3 mil are any indication, the Golden Age of the Waldorf has just begun. What Once Was While New York City had its fair share of financial obstacles and strife in the 1930s, architectural marvels were also on the rise, and one such monument made a lasting impression—the Waldorf Astoria. The Park Avenue Hotel opened in 1931…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Women-Owned Hotels in the World

In honor of International Women’s Day, we thought it would be cool to see which hotels were owned by women around the world. And it turns out, the list happened to include some of the top hotels – though it’s not too surprising. Women prove again and again that when they have a seat at the leadership table, it’s more than just 1,000-count Egyptian thread-count sheets that result. These women are building empires, and hotels are just the start. Forget…

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Destinations, Travel Buzz

Almanac Palais Vienna

There’s a vacation, and then there’s a vacation in a palace in Vienna. After all, Vienna’s charm is legendary. So naturally, when luxury hotel brand Almanac transformed two 17th century palace buildings into the ultimate boutique hotel, the Almanac Palais Vienna became one of the top hotels in Vienna. The hotel beautifully combines the opulent decor of Imperial Vienna with the tasteful simplicity of the 21st century. Here’s everything you need to know about the Almanac Palais Vienna. Location Almanac…

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Celebrity Travel

Reese Witherspoon: An Inspiring Traveler

When you build a billion-dollar empire that Blackstone acquires, we think you’ve made it in life. Hats off to Reese Witherspoon, who defines “role model” for everyone, especially on this International Women’s Day. Reese Witherspoon is not just an Oscar-winning actress and producer; she’s a globe-trotting, book-loving, powerhouse of a woman who knows how to mix work, play, and a little bit of wanderlust. Whether she’s promoting female-driven storytelling, taking a well-earned break, or just soaking in some European charm,…

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New York City

Casa Tua New York

As they say, if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Casa Tua has done the latter, with locations from Miami to Paris. But now, it’s taken over the iconic space in The Surrey. While Cafe Boulud was beloved and fit right in with the Surrey’s old school Upper East Side locale, Casa Tua brings a new vibe. In fact, Casa Tua is part of a new of restaurants that makes the Upper East Side…

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Lifestyle, Beauty & Wellness

Evian Hotel Review: More than Water

Evian Resort? As in… the water? Yes, that Evian. The premium natural spring water, iconically branded baby blue and pink. Those sips come from a place named Evian-les-Bains. Overlooking Lake Geneva is this semi-quaint French town (where some residents use the luxurious natural spring water in their gardens). Here, visitors find the expansive Evian Resort, where the grounds extend more than 240 acres. On that land are three hotels: Hôtel Royal Palace, Hôtel Ermitage and La Verniaz. The hotel’s Evian…

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