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The St. Regis Maldives

Some people have Mecca. Some have the Vatican. But if you’re into beaches, you have the Maldives on your pilgrimage list. Wondering whether it lives up to the hype? Stop right now, do not pass go, and get directly on a plane to the island nation. Here’s a look at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, which is worthy of saving up those points. Paradise Island Found As if the natural lush vegetation, ocean views, and dreamy rooms weren’t enough,…

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Reviews

A First Look at Girafe

You can live in Paris your entire life and still not make it to all the good spots. And there are some restaurants where it really doesn’t matter what’s on the menu, they have that special something. In the case of Girafe, it’s one of the restaurants in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower. But how’s everything else? We have the inside scoop. Overview Paris is a city that’s eternally classic, yet continues to reinvent itself. You can…

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New York City

Forsythia

Right about now you’re feeling fall. Boot season, big sweaters, and, of course, food that sticks to your bones. So we have a pasta tasting for that. Forsythia is all about the homemade pasta, which everyone can get behind at least once in a while — especially if it involves braised short rib agnolotti. The Atmosphere Forsythia’s origins go back to June 2020, when the pasta joint was using a popup, takeout format. Now in its permanent Stanton Street location…

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New York City

The Noortwyck

Sometimes it’s the quality, not the quantity, that counts. And every once in a while, a restaurant comes along with a menu that inspires you to order one of each. Welcome to the Noortwyck, a new restaurant by a couple of Eleven Madison Park alums. Nice pedigree, we know. Is it just good on paper, though? We have the review right here. Overview The Noortwyck came onto the scene this past summer and right out of the gate established itself…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The ANI Resorts Experience

Where do you go after Aman? We didn’t think it was possible to want to go anywhere else, until we got wind of ÀNI resorts. With a couple of Aman refugees running the show, our curiosity’s certainly piqued. Then you take a look at ÀNI, and maybe, just maybe, you start to see life after Aman. Because it’s one thing to rent a house with friends, and it’s a whole other experience to have an entire resort just for you…

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Hotel Reviews

Soho House Istanbul

If it seems like Soho House’s goal is world domination, you may just be right. The private club turned hotelier has an outpost in Istanbul, which is a good idea. Located in the former U.S. embassy, Soho House is the center of all the action in the Pera neighborhood. In a tough field of hotel competition, this is how it measures up. The Overview There are some hotels that are destined to be legend. Soho House Istanbul is in the…

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Celebrity Travel

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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