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Jennifer Garner on Vacation

You loved her in Alias as an a– kicking spy. You’ve even signed a petition to get the reboot going. Then there’s 13 Going on 30, a classic. And there’s also her Instagram account, which just keeps it unglamorously real. The mad love for Jennifer Garner knows no bounds. But this lady needs a vacation. These are the spots she puts on her list. Jen’s played many diverse characters in her career. And subsequently, she’s traveled to many different places.…

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Travel Buzz

The Loutrel Opens

You know a destination is noteworthy when good hotels start popping up left and right. Not to say that Charleston wasn’t always a good standby trip — because you’ve got to love you some shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes. But now there’s another reason to check out Charleston: the semi-recent opening of the Loutrel. The Overview Us northerners don’t make it to the South enough. Charleston is refined and has enough award-winning establishments to make it onto any…

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Home Design

Priyanka Chopra’s SONA Home

There is no question when you walk into SONA that someone with impeccable taste is in charge. That someone happens to be actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and, yes, apparently she’s good at everything. Now those place settings and accoutrements in the NYC restaurant are available to take home. (And we don’t mean by snagging that butter dish in your purse, either). Introducing SONA Home. A Global Take on Luxury If SONA, the NYC restaurant headed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and…

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New York City

L’Appart NYC Review

There’s something about fall that makes us want to go Golden Age in NYC dining. Enter L’Appart, where exec chef Nico wants to make you dinner. He’s certainly got the pedigree, having cut his chops at Daniel in New York and Pierre Gagnaire in London. But that’s where the highbrow ends. L’Appart is short for apartment, so you can feel cozy and right at home as winter approaches. Here’s the L’Appart review. Overview When Le District opened in 2015, it…

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Travel Guides

The Best of Big Sky

You’re a regular at the Nell in Aspen, where it’s not ski season without a long weekend. You discovered Jackson Hole, along with the insider secret that it shines brightest in summer. But Big Sky was always elusive — there’s just not a lot of good places to stay in Montana. Until now. Here’s your guide for where to vacation this ski season and beyond in Big Sky. Why Big Sky If you’re under the impression that Big Sky is…

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Celebrity Travel

On the Go With Gal Gadot

We have to hand it to Gal Gadot: She knows how to pick her projects. Not only are they big Hollywood blockbusters, they’re also set in some spectacular locales. Whether she’s navigating the Nile in a murder mystery, or saving the world in England and Italy in Wonder Woman (it was filmed in those countries), you’ll want to put Gal’s spots on your travel list. A Villa Fit for Wonder Woman Sometimes a really gorgeous setting for a movie can inspire…

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Travel Guides

A Yoga Retreat in Corsica

Corsica, surprisingly, may not have the best food in the world. And it doesn’t have super luxe hotels. But even the French admit it’s one of the most beautiful spots in their country. Another surprise: Corsica’s not just a summer destination. For those looking for a chill detox and yoga wellness retreat, it’s good any time of the year. (Don’t worry, they still have wine.) The Town of Calvi If you’ve ever wondered what the marriage of France and Italy…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Essential Guide to Israel

Right about now we know you’re starting to think big about travel plans — whether for the holidays or for next year. If there’s a destination that’s considered “It,” we’d like to nominate Israel. Take away the fact that it’s the birthplace of Western religion, as well as all the politics and economics in the region, and what do you have? You have a place where the Israeli wine flows, the nightlife extends to the wee hours, and the culinary…

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Travel Buzz

The Park Hyatt Chicago Reopens

For hotel aficionados, you know the landscape for luxury changed in the early 2000s. Back when luxury meant crystal chandeliers and stuffy toile, the Park Hyatt Chicago disrupted all that. In came an era of modern hotels and service that created a new category of high end. Now, 22 years later, the Park Hyatt Chicago wants to make magic happen again. The Update The Park Hyatt Chicago is in the popular tourist destination and shopping area known as the Magnificent…

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The Interview

Dale Moss – A Bachelor Foodie in Paradise

Admit it. The Bachelor franchise is your secret obsession. So you know Dale Moss from season 16 of The Bachelorette. Since then, the ex-NFL player and model is still making his mark, off the field in food and travel. Whether judging a culinary arts fest in Saint-Martin (his favorite fall hang) or hopping on a plane to Sintra, this bachelor is going places. Bachelor Nation fans swooned — and continue to, for what it’s worth — over alum Dale Moss.…

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