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The Getaway – 3 Best West Coast Hotels

You’re dipping your toes back into travel this season, but you may not be quite ready to fly to Europe. Soon, just not yet. That’s OK — you live in the greatest country on earth. These three picks are among the best west coast hotels, until you’re ready to spread your wings again. The Hotel: Rosewood Miramar Beach The Location: Santa Barbara, California Why We Like It: If you want to snap your fingers and be at a place all…

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Travel Guides

Hamptons House Rental of the Week

If you’re looking for an average Hamptons house rental, well, you’re probably shut out. It’s going to be another busy summer out East. This year though, it’s no masks and post pandemic. People are going to make up for lost time. We have two houses to put on your radar. The first is within relative reasonableness, and the second, is a blowout, Weekend at Bernie’s stunner. No matter where you stay, it’s about just being out east for the beach,…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebs in the Hamptons

The more things change, the more they stay the same. And no matter how many beautiful places in the world will be open this summer, one sure thing is that your favorite celebs will be in residence in the Hamptons. Otherwise known as the playground for the financially enriched and genetically gifted. Celebs in the Hamptons; yes, they are just like us. Christy Brinkley- Sunset Beach Hotel Even though she has a mansion in East Hampton, the supermodel still likes…

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Things You’ll Love

Host Gifts For the Model Houseguest

You know, the history of giving the host gift when you go to someone’s home began with the cavemen. Heck, even chimpanzees make a token offering when exchanging favors. So this summer, when you’re staying at someone’s, we know you’ll come bearing gifts. No matter how big or small, it’s the thought that counts. Here are five ideas to be the model houseguest. The Host Gift: Aerin Lauder Chess and Tic Tac Toe Game Sets Good for: The host who…

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Travel Guides

The Hamptons – You’re On a Boat

You’ve been going to the Hamptons for years. You love the familiarity, and your regular summer circuit. For some, it’s breakfast at the Golden Pear, a stop by the Amagansett Market and then the day at the beach. The Hamptons is where you just unplug. For others, it’s the Talkhouse every weekend, and the annual raging Pound House Party, complete with 80s cover band. Whatever route you choose, what you’re not into so much is the traffic. So we have…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Best Luxury Travel Website

We’ve had a lot of fun with you this past year, covering hard-hitting topics like travel updates for the Caribbean and luxury hand sanitizer (our most forwarded article of the year). Now, we have a new virtual home in which to hold all your travel mind candy. Welcome to the new Galavante website — your go-to for all the good things in life. In other words, the best luxury travel website out there. Top Travel Recommendations After all, it is…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Deplar Farm – You’re Dreaming of a White Christmas

Hotel: Deplar Farm It’s official: Travel is back. After a year of lockdown, we are all apparently on a mission to get back out in the world. Believe it or not, in a very short window of time, we’ll be shut out of holiday travel if plans are not made soon. Yes, as in December, when it’s not even summer yet. As a public service, we’ll be running this series of places to think about for the holidays. Deplar Farm…

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Travel Buzz

Belmond Splendido Reopens

We really like these travel updates nowadays, as the best of the best reopen to the world. Especially when it’s in Italy, where they knows a thing or two about luxury hotels. One of the best — tucked high up on a hilltop with lifetime views of Liguria, is the Belmond Splendido. Its infinity pool speaks a thousand words. On the Legends List When it comes to hotels, the Belmond Splendido is legendary. And that was even before LVMH acquired…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Tom Hanks

What happens when you vacation with a president and decide to take a leisurely bike ride? Well, know you’ll be in good company, with a small army of Secret Service and a whole lot of fun stories to tell afterward. He is everyone’s favorite, knows how to take a vacation, and his travel circuit is a lifetime goals list, as is his roster of guests. So, here is how to travel like Tom Hanks: Your Goals Entourage When you’re an…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Best Villa in Crete

You’ve got your vaccination card in hand and some mileage status to chase. A summer of sipping rosé, swimming in the Aegean and exploring a ruin or two sounds exactly like what you want. So we suggest Crete. In a hilltop mansion worthy of a Cribs episode. This may just be the best villa in Crete. The only thing you need to bring is your entourage. Just like Kate Hudson and her brood who love to vacation in Greece. Off-the-Tourist-Trail…

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