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New Luxury Hotels in Paris

Joelle Mentis, Writer News alert: Paris is back, and it’s sparkling in all its City of Lights glory. Restaurants hark back to the days when France reigned supreme on the culinary scene. Parisians are more fashionable and people-watching-worthy than ever. Yes, we’re even seeing a run on Chanel, much like an old Kmart blue light special (with slightly higher price tags, of course). And then there’s the hotel scene, which is scorching hot. There are some impressive new kids in…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebrity Families Vacation

Joelle Mentis, Writer You’re going to have a lot of QT with family this year, as group celebrations are back. Oh, and travel is back, too. All of which means the travel envy that celebrities and their broods give us will also be returning with a bang. Here are three spots where celebrity families vacation for the holidays. Sometimes, they are like us; other times, not so much. The Family: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson The Destination: Aspen…

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New York City

Where to Eat Out on Thanksgiving in NYC

Mila Grgas, Writer There’s something to be said for letting someone else toil for three days over Thanksgiving dinner. And if that someone is a Michelin-starred chef, well, that is sounding like a brilliant idea. Here is where to eat out on Thanksgiving in NYC. The Restaurant: Union Square Cafe One of the most acclaimed restaurants on this list, Union Square Cafe prides itself on its local ingredients with a refined culinary experience. The five-time James Beard Award winner is…

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New York City, Reviews

The Review: One White Street

Overview I read somewhere that One White Street’s mission is to be your neighborhood Tribeca restaurant. Well, it is located on a prime corner spot that took over a cafe and family’s townhome. But from there, One White Street is anything but a random neighborhood joint. The original family just happens to be John Lennon and Yoko Ono, who crowned the location as the country of Nutopia’s embassy. As a British citizen, John had some pesky immigration issues, and creatively…

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Celebrity Travel

Karlie Kloss: Vacation Like Klossy

Some people have it all. We mean freakishly good looks. We mean brains. We mean Supermodel Karlie Kloss. You know her from magazine covers. What you may not know is she codes, as in computer science. While most people may not Kode Like Klossy, you can travel like her. Here are some of her favorite spots, that make the list for a Karlie Kloss vacation. Paris Who doesn’t babymoon in Paris? After all, it’s the city of great restaurants, luxury…

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Hotel Reviews

The Belmond El Encanto

You love their hotels in Italy. The Orient Express is on your bucket list, to get your Agatha Christi on for a lifetime trip. But did you know that you can get a piece of Belmond’s luxury, close to home? Combine it with 300+ days of sunshine a year and a destination that is a happy place, and you have the Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara. Here’s our insider review. Overview I have to admit, this was my first…

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Travel Buzz

Le Barriere St. Barth Has Arrived

Guess what? Weekend trips are back. And St. Barths is 10 out of 10 times a good idea. Good weather? Check. Beautiful beaches? Yes. Excellent food? The best. And now there’s a new hotel in town, literally. Hotel Barriere St. Barth has taken up residence, right in the town of Gustavia. Here are the broad specs. A Grand Dame is New Again Le Barriere group, which includes the Majestic in Cannes, is keeping it all in the French family. In…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Resorts in Mexico

Where can you go that requires no Covid test for entry, has beautiful hotels and is warm with almost a guarantee of perfect weather? The answer to this Daily Double is Mexico. It’s prime time there now through the winter season, and the palomas do just taste better. This is the list of where to stay south of the border, at the top resorts in Mexico. Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas For those of you who are not…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

A Family Trip to Los Angeles

You miss hopping on a plane to Europe, and exploring cities with your kids. You’re not alone; everyone is itching to travel with family. While the vaccine is in the works, you want to stick close to home. So we have an idea for you; how about Los Angeles? And even better, Beverly Hills. It’s an easy weekend trip, and we have the hotel to stay for a family trip to Los Angeles. Pretty Woman Location, location, location. The Beverly…

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New York City

Where to Eat White Truffles in NYC

Spring has the scent of flowers in the air, and fall, well, now it’s all about white truffles. Tasting menus are pretty brilliant, when paired with white truffles, which are in season for the next two months (if we’re lucky). However, if you’ve noticed, it’s hard to find restaurants in NYC with white truffles this year, you’re right. Truffles have reached a staggering price of up to $5,000 a pound. And those are prices for restaurants, not even what we,…

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