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Ski Gear – Hello Dior

We know that Dior may not be considered a necessity in life, but its ski gear is just everything. This season’s DiorAlps collection is all about the statement, from the top of your head with cashmere beanies to the tip of your toes with après-ski boots. What we like about the collection is that it’s not just $6K ski coats either. Overview Ski season is almost upon us. And the latest DiorAlps Capsule Collection has arrived just in time. The…

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Beauty & Wellness

The Dry Challenge: The Guide to Mocktails

Some things get better, and more relevant, with time. Case in point: the need to dust off contributor Hilary Sheinbaum’s classic every year, the Dry Challenge. In fact, she’s on the circuit, from Good Morning America to CNBC, sharing key lifestyle guidance — and mocktails — that will get you through January and beyond. The Beginning of The Dry Challenge When Hilary published the Dry Challenge in December 2020, the state of travel and life looked and felt a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Reset in 2023

You put on a show for the holidays. Entertained the in-laws. Cooked up a storm. Picked the perfect gifts for the 40+ people on your list. You need a vacation. Or an even heavier lift, like a reset, for 2023. Whether you do it now or later, you need to take care of you. These are the places where it’s all about the zen. No boozy brunches (unless you seek them out). No FOMO because of lots of action going…

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Best Of The Best

Epic New Year’s Eve Parties 2022

Burning Man in Ibiza? A grand ball in one of the most imperial cities in the world? Snow in the desert? A beach on a mountain? Anything is possible. There are some epic parties happening this New Year’s Eve, both near and far from home. And you know, it’s not too late to hop on a plane and hightail it out of here to celebrate the New Year. Location: Vienna, Austria Event: The Hofburg Silvesterball and Silvesterpfad For one of…

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Celebrity Travel

Top NYE Celeb Spots

When celebs are left to their own devices over the holiday, there’s bound to be some good fodder — especially when they’re on vacation. There are, of course, the usual suspects, like St. Barths and Aspen, where it’s like a celeb convention. You don’t usually find the hottest movie stars, musicians, and models ringing in the New Year at home. But there are some unique spots, too where celebrities spend New Year’s. The Destination: Aspen The Celebrities: The Kardashians, Mariah…

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New York City

Where to Order In for New Year’s

We’re about 99.9% certain that you are not going to be in Times Square watching the ball drop. (But good for you if you are.) If you’re going to watch the festivities from the comfort of your NYC home, well, thank goodness for New Year’s Eve delivery. Nami Nori Overview When looking for New Year’s Eve delivery to go with your bubbly, it’s hard to go wrong with Temaki. An open-faced alternative to sushi with just as many varieties and…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Best New Hotels of 2022

You’re a hotel junkie. You’ll travel to a destination if there’s a luxury hotel that’s going to make it worth your while. In 2022, there was a slew of noteworthy openings around the world that knocked it right out of the park. Capri finally has a hotel that’s worth the price tag. And New York has a clear top hotel. Here are 11 of our favorites that made 2022 one of the greatest years on the books. Hotel: Bulgari Hotel…

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Travel Buzz

The Mandarin Oriental Lucerne Opens

When the Mandarin shows up in a location as perfect as Switzerland, it’s worth a look. The Mandarin Oriental Lucerne opened its doors recently, and it’s officially your jumping-off point this winter some Swiss powder on the ski slopes. A New MO in Town There’s a new Mandarin Oriental in town, and it’s in one of the most picturesque towns in Switzerland. With views of Lake Lucerne and the majestic Swiss Alps, the newly opened Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Ultimate Adventure on the Nile

There’s something about the end of the year that makes you take stock. Did you achieve everything you wanted? What’s the meaning of life? You know, questions like that. Well, we have a place where you can figure that out. One of the biggest bucket-list destinations in the world is Egypt. It’s where modern-day civilization pretty much started. Egypt has the pyramids of Giza. Abu Simbel. And it has the Nile. Most of your time in Egypt will be spent…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Gifts Guide for Kids 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of year… and we can’t forget the kiddos (who are always at the top of the list). So we’ve scoped out some of this season’s ultimate holiday toys for 2022. Your son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbors — they will all love you once they know you got them one of these extra special presents. But most important, the holiday season would not be complete without kindness, love, and giving back. So consider donating a toy…

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