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The Best Pasta in Florence

From a culinary point of view, Italy means pasta. And lots of it, please. When you visit Florence, odds are that you’ll want to know what spots are serving up the best of Nonna’s recipes. The Renaissance city is most famously known for its Florentine steak. Still, its pasta scene is a must-try. It’s even better when you add truffles, whether they’re the summer variety or the famed Alba when in season. This is your guide on where to find…

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Celebrity Travel

Three places to Vacation Like Kate Beckinsale

Before Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, we had Kate and Pete. If you check out Kate’s dating history, it’s clear she’s got game. And when she takes that game on the road, it’s the best of the best, around the world. Here are three places to vacation like Kate Beckinsale. Los Cabos, Mexico If there’s one place for celebrities to show off their cut abs, it’s at Nobu Hotel in Cabo. A well-toned physique never goes out of fashion. But…

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Travel Buzz

New Hotels on Our Radar

Summer trips are the gateway drug to serious travel year-round. And what better excuse to spring for a mid-year escape than luxury hotel openings around the globe? These are new hotels kicking off later this year — all worthy of a visit. So get ready to book that trip to England, France, and places much further afield. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair Where: Mayfair London Opening Date: This Winter The Mandarin Oriental is opening its second location in London this year, joining…

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New York City

Fasano NYC

It may sound Italian, it may look Italian, and it may taste Italian. But Fasano hails from Brazil, and it’s firmly landed in New York City. In the former Four Seasons 2.0 space, Fasano is bringing big, elegant dining to the restaurant scene. Here’s the review. The Brazilians Arrive in NYC First, the Fasano group opened a private hotel and club on Fifth Avenue. Then they took over the space of the re-incarnated (and short-lived) Four Seasons restaurant. Why not?…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Sublime Comporta in Portugal: A Preview

Imagine a place so sublime that it’s called Sublime. This is where time is frozen, in an area called Comporta in Portugal, an hour south of Lisbon. This beachside oasis has been likened to the Hamptons in the 1970s, but more magical. Comporta is an off-the-grid gem of umbrella pine and cork trees, wild sand dunes, rice fields, and easily 40 miles of pristine, white-sand beaches. It’s also where some of the biggest A-List celebrities have been vacationing for years,…

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Style

Dioriviera

Dior’s Riviera Line Some brands just get better with time, because they continually surprise you with their creativity. That’s why Dior has been around for almost 80 years, and will be around for at least 80 more. Dior is classic and timeless. There’s never a red carpet or royal event without someone in Dior. But in the past decade, the brand has also offered fashion-forward items that that aren’t $10,000 for a couture coat. Dior is going after a more…

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Road Trip

Life House Berkshires

A very good reason to hop in the car when you are local this summer is a brand new retreat that’s coming to the Berkshires. A former Days Inn motel, it’s true that it’s had humble beginnings. No matter. There’s nothing like $10 million+ in renovations to make things right. Here’s a preview of the newest destination in the Berkshires. What’s the story? There’s nothing more New England than a writers retreat in the Berkshires. Where else could Herman Melville…

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Travel Guides

The New Wellness App to Add to Your Phone

When team members at Chanel, Van Cleef, or Vogue need to relax, who do they turn to? That would be wellness expert Manjit Devgun, who knows how to get the most stressed-out people into a Zen state of mind. And she has a new wellness app. Think of it as your back-pocket key to relaxation. This is the app to add to your phone now. The Creator Manjit Devgun worked for Chanel for 12 years as a mind coach before…

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Beauty & Wellness

SHA – A Luxury Wellness Retreat

If you’re still trying to lose those last few pounds for summer, there’s still time. In fact, there’s a place that’s guaranteed to get you into shape. The Travel Shop on Galavante is ready to hook you up with one of the top luxury wellness retreats in the world. After five days, you’ll be a brand new you. A Medical Spa Welcome to SHA Wellness, a medical luxury wellness retreat center in the south of Spain. Before you hop on…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Bennifer 2.0 Travels

Clearly, some things are better the second time around. Even if it takes almost 20 years and a few marriages…when it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. If only for the travel these two do (which is way in style), we’re pulling for Ben and Jen to make it forever. Here are a few spots they’ve traveled recently. Gran Canaria, Spain The largest of the Canary Islands is a lovers’ paradise. Ben and Jen are one hundred percent in…

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