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Villa La Coste

Summer is a distant memory, and right about now, you need some you time — as in a place to chill out for a long weekend that gets you on a plane. But it has to be easy, like an all-in-one situation, as in top-notch accommodations, Michelin-starred cuisine, and a spa that’s off the charts. Oh, and it’s gotta be a stunner, like Cindy Crawford at the top of her modeling career. Well, we take your five-star hotel experience and…

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Hotel Reviews

Lily of the Valley

Continuing the theme of St. Tropez is not over for the season, we’re here to clue you in that it’s actually open all-year-round. Not necessarily for dancing on tables at L’Opéra, but instead as a wellness center. Lily of the Valley, located in the charming town of La Croix-Valmer, may just become your go-to reset spa. Overview Philippe Starck has done it again with one of his most recent hotel enterprises. Unlike his projects that are often in the spotlight,…

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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is only in its infancy, but we should preface by saying that the Austrian castle has lived many lives, with 400+ years’ worth of stories. What started as a grand hunting lodge in 1461 is now a luxurious resort, surrounded by the Alps, and situated directly on the waters of Lake Fuschl – a UNESCO World Heritage site. The lodge housed nobility and film stars, and having stayed true to its luxurious reputation, it is now a…

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The Ned NoMad’s Halloween Party

Occasionally, we need to do our PSA, and this time, it’s to share that you’re never too old to dress up for Halloween. That’s like saying you’ve aged out of fun, and no one, however old, should give up on enjoying life. And for relative “grown-ups,” The Ned NoMad is hosting their epic Halloween party again this year. Horror meets extravagance at the NYC hotel’s iconic party. This year’s theme? Carnevil – cue the scary clowns. On October 26th, The…

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Celebrity Travel

Taylor + Travis’s NYC Haunts

These two have it all. Undeniable talent. Good looks. And access to the most difficult and hottest reservations to get in town. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s date night restaurants have hit a new level of tops in NYC. The Corner Store Neighborhood: Soho Whatever they’re doing at The Corner Store, they’re doing right, because this is the hardest reservation in NYC right now. The Corner Store is part of the group that owns Catch. We have to hand it…

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Home Design

Celine Luxury Pilates Collection

Celine took to good old Insta to unveil their new Pilates line this summer. A cute workout set is sometimes all the motivation you need to go for a rep or two. But some of us might need a little more convincing if you’re going to intentionally work up a sweat – Celine has cracked the code. While stylish fit-wear is always a good move, it’s taken up a notch with designer equipment to match. Why It’s Special From hammocks…

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The Jean-Georges Private Club

Who remembers the Spice Market restaurant? We know bringing up the once A-list spot is a walk down memory lane for us long-time New Yorkers. And even though we haven’t been there since the early aughts, we still mourned its closing in 2016. But there’s good news, as the old Spice Market is going to rise like a phoenix. The space is ready to make its comeback – and it only took eight years. To be fair, all good things…

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The Essential Classic French Bistros

There’s no dispute that the Parisians simply crushed it when hosting the Olympics this past summer, showing the City of Lights in all its glory. And those lights will be even brighter this December, when Notre Dame reopens. So, in honor of this milestone when all is right in Paris again, these are the essential Parisian bistros you need on your list, that are so French they hurt. And yes, these are yet more reasons to be in Paris this…

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Style

Le Kilt + Dior

The Designer: Samantha McCoach + Dior If one thing can be said about fashion, it is that a kilt will always be timeless. Maybe not in the traditional sense, but with modern tweaks, the Scottish pleated garment finds its way back into relevance time and again. Samantha McCoach is an Edinburgh, Scotland native and founder of Le Kilt. The brand started from adolescent inspiration when her grandmother made her a mini black kilt—her art school wardrobe staple, along with Doc…

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The Loft, Oriole’s Chicago Apartment

You might think a Michelin-star dinner should end with dessert, but at Oriole in Chicago’s West Loop, the experience doesn’t have to stop there. After indulging in a meal that’s nothing short of a culinary tour de force, you can crash upstairs in The Loft, the perfect place to sleep off your food coma. Here’s your inside look at The Loft, Oriole’s Chicago apartment. A Two-Michelin-Starred Restaurant Oriole isn’t just another spot on Chicago’s fine dining map—it’s a destination. Since…

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