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A Luxury Hotel in Istanbul

We’re going to put this right out there: This is a review of how much we loved this hotel. In fact, it may just be our favorite place we stayed in the past few years. As if there weren’t enough reasons to go to Istanbul, Six Senses Kocatas adds to the list. It’s more than a luxury hotel in Istanbul; it’s an authentic piece of Ottoman history. Overview There are some hotels, where you walk in, and the good energy…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Top Fall Family Getaways

The theme this week is families, in case it wasn’t clear. And it’s a family affair at The Sagamore Resort. Set on Lake George in Upstate New York, this hotel was made for the holidays. Cozy nooks for reading books. Hot chocolate by the fire. And for the kids, plenty of activities and room to run around, too. The Sagamore is on the list of top fall family getaways in New York. An Island on Lake George Escape from the…

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New York City

One of the Best Views in NYC

Mila Grgas, Writer That is, except maybe Summit at One Vanderbilt. If you haven’t heard, New York City’s skyline just got a little higher with the arrival of this tower near Grand Central. Just a few feet shy of Empire State Building height, Summit has a 360-degree all-glass view from 93 floors up. And yes, it’s one of the best views in NYC. Here are the details. Summit Some may call it a man made mountain, but luckily it’s much…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

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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