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Paris Hilton’s Honeymoon

Did you know, before Kim Kardashian became a household name, she was Paris Hilton’s assistant and closet organizer? Yes, times change. And after four engagements, Paris is married. Here’s where she went on her honeymoon. In unconventional Paris fashion, her mother joined in on the fun. It was that good of spots (yes plural, it is Paris) to travel to. The Locations Paris once claimed she hadn’t been on vacation in like 15 years, so it only makes sense that…

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A New Hotel in St. Barths: The Tropical

What if you could stay at Nikki Beach in St. Barths? Well, that’s not exactly the case in this scenario, but it’s as close as it gets. The Tropical recently opened as a boutique luxury hotel, with just 24 rooms. The owners of famed Bonito dropped a pretty $20 million to create a chic enclave in the heart of the isle. Here’s the preview of this new hotel in St. Barths. The Tropical + Nikki Beach, Sitting in a Tree…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Ski Lodges in the World

Have skis, will travel! As long as there is a luxury hotel, of course. In ski terms, 75% of that equation is full service — no gear schlepping for you. Ski in, ski out, baby. And it’s pretty damn cush to have your boots warmed for that first run, and then to have someone meet you at the end of the day with some Glühwein or a hot toddy. But apart from these creature comforts, there’s the other 25%, which…

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Querido Collection: Top Family-Owned Hotels

Do you remember the days when the Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program was the bible for where to travel? It was back in the days that every hotel on the list was a home run, and their recently deceased Departures magazine ruled the travel world. Now, though, you’ve been there, done that, and Departures is no longer. You’re looking for a new inside track, and for hotels with that extra wow factor. Well, we have your travel wish list…

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New York City

After-Work Drinks in NYC

Welcome back to the office. Most of us are back in person, at least a few days a week. Which is a good enough excuse to schedule after-work drinks in NYC. Remember those? Well, they’re back in full swing, and we’re here to remind you about the Baccarat Hotel. Yes, the cocktails are around $30 each, and yes, they’re served in Baccarat crystal. We also think they’re worth it. Here’s the review. A Midtown Locale Situated on 5th Ave between…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 2022 Galavante Travel List

The 22 Top Travel Destinations for 2022 It’s a pretty darned good way to start out the new year: feeling like the possibilities are endless. And by that we mean at work. With family. In life. Whatever you want, you can make happen. And if that is traveling the world, well, we have a list for that. Some places on this list are pure hedonism — because we all deserve some mind candy. Others are meant to broaden the horizons. Now is…

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Hotel Reviews

A Cool Hotel in Tbilisi

There are some places to stay that stand out from the pack. This hotel is off the beaten path, in the up-and-coming city of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia (the country, not the peaches). The building is an old printing factory, which already gives it a leg up on cool. But then there are the 360-degree shower jets, which take it all to the next level. While it’s not traditional luxury, it’s better. The Stamba is hands down the best…

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Saks: The New Work Space

Work from home? That’s so 2020. The new year brings the opportunity to work from where you want, on your terms. If that happens to be within 300 feet of the best shoe department in NYC, well, even better. Saks (as in the department store) is in the office space business now. And it’s cooler than we thought. The Details If the pandemic has taught us anything about work, it’s that we can do it from anywhere. But instead of…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Top Apps that Teach Kids Financial Literacy

There’s a reason you can afford that special family vacation, and for most, it’s because you saved your pennies. So while you make take your kids around the world in grand fashion, it’s never too early to learn the value of money. Remember those piggy banks you had as a kid? Well today’s apps that teach kids financial literacy are way more sophisticated. It’s the start of the year, and if you’re not on an app already, we have the…

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Style

Sustainable Fashion in the City

The new year inspires a lot of us to clean out the closets. After all, we have to make room for the new. But before replenishing your wardrobe with a shopping trip to Europe, consider these resale stores in NYC that’s a treasure trove. Because sustainable fashion is the new cool, and some of these pieces have never even been worn. It’s like the RealReal, but with pieces that just left the runway. Here’s the scoop on some of the…

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