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The Galavante Ultimate Kids’ Gift Guide

Jana Beauchamp, Writer It’s the most wonderful time of year — the holidays. We’ve scoped out some of the season’s hot holiday toys and gifts, since this is the year to reward all the nice kids in your life. This is your list for the best Christmas gifts for kids. Here is the must-have list of gifts to purchase now before it’s too late. And don’t forget that the holiday season would not be complete without kindness, love, holiday cheer…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Angelina Jolie

All we can say is, Angelina has game. Where do you go from Brad Pitt? Well, apparently, The Weeknd. And lately, she’s been traveling up a storm with her brood — movie premieres, recycled dresses — clearly living her best life. Here’s where you, too, can travel like Angelina Jolie and her crew. Venice If there’s one thing we can count on with Angie (as her friends call her), it’s that she’s going big or she’s going home. Family vacations…

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Travel Buzz

The Preview: The Rosewood Villa Magna

What was classic (Madrid) is one of the buzziest destinations again. A big reason, besides always-in-style flamenco and tapas, is the selection of new hotels in town. The Rosewood has officially taken over the longtime Villa Magna. In true Rosewood fashion, what’s old has been made modern and cool again. Here’s the preview of the Rosewood Villa Magna. The Specs If it seems like everything is coming up Rosewood, it’s because it kind of is. Rosewood continues to build their…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top U.S. Destinations for the Holidays

The holidays are around the corner, and perhaps you didn’t quite get around to booking something for the coveted Christmas to New Year’s window. Well, we’re not going to sugarcoat it; it’s going to be expensive. And not because you’re booking late, but because this time of year is always expensive for travel — pandemic or no. But it’s the one time you get real vacation, since virtually no one who’s not on a live deal works that week. So,…

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New York City, Reviews

Sarashina Horii

When a restaurant has been around since the late 18th century, you know it’s doing something right. When it’s been around that long in Japan, home to more Michelin-starred restaurants than France itself, there’s a good chance said restaurant holds icon status. But how does it fare in New York? For those who are looking for Japanese food in NYC, here’s the review of Sarashina Horii. Overview Sarashina Horii is an outpost of the famed Japanese restaurant established in 1789.…

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Lifestyle

The Best Christmas Gifts

The Holiday Gift Guide – Part I You and your sig other are in dire need of a vacation. Your mom has been eyeing a new purse. Your sister won’t splurge on that stand mixer. And this year, you have holiday parties again. Whether it’s for the chef, the traveler or the person with everything — we have holiday gifts for that. Here’s Part I of Santa’s list. Clothing and Accessories The Gift: M Gemi Shearling Shoes Regardless fo the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Stay in Miami Now

If you haven’t moved to Miami, chances are you’re at least going to visit. There is, after all, a reason why birds fly south for winter. As if Miami couldn’t get hotter as a destination with the opening of top restaurants, add Art Basel to the mix next week. The pros know that where you stay in Miami is everything. It’s make or break, actually, because you’re going to spend a lot of QT at the hotel. It all starts…

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Celebrity Travel

Top Celebrity Holiday Destinations

Celebrities are about to get a whole lot more interesting this holiday season as they hit the road. After all, when your films make over $100 mil at the box office, you’ve got some disposable income to burn. These are three celebrity holiday destinations to put on the list. The Celebrity: Keanu Reeves The Location: Berlin OK, so technically, Keanu is in Berlin this time to film the new John Wick movie. But we consider this a happy accident. Berlin…

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New York City, Reviews

The Review – Vestry NYC

The trend nowadays is fine dining in New York City, with the opening of one grand restaurant after another. A fine dining restaurant that opens mid-pandemic though and pre-vaccine is a gutsy place. But when you have a good product, especially one this pretty, nothing can stand in your way. How does Vestry measure up? Here’s our review of Vestry, which brings fine dining back to New York City. Overview I creep on your Instagram, especially if you post about…

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New York City

5 NYC Restaurants for Special Occasions

You worked your a– off and scored that promotion. Maybe you had a good year in the market. Or maybe you’re celebrating a birthday, or just life itself. No matter the reason, it’s nice to do something you wouldn’t do every day. Not that everyday food in New York is a bad thing (we do have the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy). But if you have money to spend, these are five NYC restaurants for special occasions. Brooklyn Fare…

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