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The Trip: Truffle Hunting in Italy

Yes, sometimes we come up with good ideas. In this case, it’s a brilliant one. Because who wouldn’t be pumped about white truffles for all? ’Tis the season for the rare white truffle, and we think this year, you need to go to the source. Alba, in the heart of the Piedmont truffle country, makes for the ultimate fall getaway. And while a truffle is as luxury as it gets, this trip doesn’t carry the usual luxury price tag. Which…

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Road Trip

3 New York City Weekend Getaways

It’s time for a weekend getaway, and the drive itself can be as beautiful as the destination. There is some good stuff that has opened up within driving distance of New York City, as well as some old favorites. Fall is in the air and now is the perfect time to get in the car and catch the last of the leaves changing. Here are three New York City weekend getaways for taking in fall and all its glory. The…

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New York City

Casa Cipriani NYC

The private hotel club is apparently all the rage nowadays. The heavies have their hats in the ring, recently joined by Cipriani, the place of the beautiful people. Set in a historic maritime building from 1906, this is where to people watch day into night. If you’re a member, of course. Or if you are a guest at the Casa Cipriani NYC art deco hotel. It’s no secret that the Cipriani family knows hospitality. Their venues are where major events…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Santa Barbara Luxury Villa Rental

If you’re wondering where to spend the holidays, we have the house for you. And for your entourage. Because this is a fat pad. A showstopper, actually. And if you’ve ever looked for a Santa Barbara luxury villa rental, you know places like this rarely come to market. At 14,000 square feet with six bedrooms set on a cliffside, this is where to holiday. We know, to find a Santa Barbara luxury villa rental, is akin to to the search…

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Best Of The Best

Top Spas in the World

As if you need any more reasons to plan travel, let’s add some R&R at a spa to that list. And we’re not talking a medical spa (though those are great too). We mean a lay-around-and-get-massaged-and-scrubbed-and-lulled-into-ultimate-bliss spa. Spending major quality time in the relaxation room, then starting it all over again the next day. These spas are so special, they make their locations destination-worthy. It was a competitive list, but these are hands down the top spas in the world.…

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Celebrity Travel

On Location: Where James Bond Filmed

A big shout-out to Daniel Craig who just crushed it as James Bond in his movies for the past 15 years. It’s No Time to Die, but perhaps it is time for a well-deserved vacation. These are the iconic places where James Bond filmed. Because the locations themselves are like characters in the movies. Budva, Montenegro Movie: Casino Royale When Bond isn’t chasing bad guys or shooting guns, he’s sipping champagne on luxury trains headed toward some far-off destinations. In…

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New York City

The Review: Felice Columbus

We never thought the day would come when we would review a restaurant on the Upper West Side. But that day is now, with the opening of Felice Columbus. And it’s not because it stands out among mediocre UWS restaurants; this is a legit destination-worthy spot. Travel for the cacio e pepe. Stay for the pizza. It’s all Uber-worthy. Overview We’re dating ourselves, but this was the old Penang space. Like 20 years ago. Since then it’s rotated every few…

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Travel Guides

Cool Restaurants in Paris Now

We know, it’s redundant to use cool and Paris in the same sentence. But how nice is it to be back in the City of Lights? This is the destination of the fall, should you need any more reason to get away for a long weekend. And while you were away, a lot has changed, but thankfully, also stayed the same. These are the cool restaurants in Paris now. List Courtesy of Gerilas from JK Place Paris The Restaurant: Mr. T…

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New York City

Best Pizza in NYC – The Real List

We felt like it was our public service, to provide a real best pizza list. We’re not naming names, but a recent list was almost completely rubbish. Because really, you’re not crossing bridges for a slice or traveling to the nether regions of NYC on a regular basis. Also pizza is a hot (no pun intended) industry these days, as even top chefs like Wylie Dufresne are in the game. This is the real best pizza in NYC list, and…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Grand Hotel Tremezzo

One of the silver linings of a post-Covid world is that off season is the new in season. But then again Lake Como is, and always has been, a good idea — this fall especially. The hotels are staying open a few weeks more. The weather has been unseasonably warm and glorious. The lake, encircled by trees, is where to really leaf peep. And the food, shopping and culture are always good. Then there’s the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a bucket-list…

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