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The Cheval Blanc Paris Arrives

When LVMH, the Paris-based luxury empire opens a hotel in their hometown, expectations are high. But, as they do with their clothes, bags, and shoes, it looks like they will not disappoint. This is not a so-French-it-hurts hotel, though. Instead, it’s modern, contemporary and young. The Cheval Blanc Paris is unique from their other properties, which include St. Barths, Courchevel, St. Tropez and the Maldives. (Essentially a bucket list of luxury destinations). Yes, it has the chic contemporary vibe like…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebrity Spotting in Venice

If it seems like all the celebs were in Venice at one point this summer, well, it’s because they were. Want to stay like Jay and Bey? Eat like Dakota Johnson and Kirsten Dunst? Or make your re-debut as a couple, 18 years later, like Ben and Jen? We have the spots for that. Yes, here is the inside track on where celebrities go in Venice. 3 Best Restaurants in Venice, Italy 1. Antiche Carampane You’d never know this unassuming…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

5 Unique Wine Trips of a Lifetime

It’s not time to make the doughnuts, but it is time to make the wine this Fall in the Northern Hemisphere. But you’ve been to Napa. (Which is of course always a good time.) For your bucket list, you may want to venture further afield. Don’t worry, we of course have France and Italy on the list. But in this region, they’ve been making wine for 8000+ years. And did you know the largest wine cellar is 34 miles long?…

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Things You’ll Love

Travel Size Organizers

Maybe it was Kaley Cuoco’s character in The Flight Attendant who inspired us. Or maybe it’s because we were tired of searching our dopp kits for essentials we needed in a jiff. But we found these new travel organizers for toiletries (and even vitamins!) that are pretty darned cool. We would say that Cadence can change the travel size industry, for the better. Also the capsules are beautiful. Here are the details. How they Work The Cadence capsules are magnetic…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Shou Sugi Ban House

If the pandemic showed us anything, it’s that any time is a good time to be in the Hamptons. Shou Sugi, the wellness center, has opened a new bed and breakfast in the former White Fences space. It’s prime for fall leaf-peeping in the Hamptons. Or bring the whole family to stay in the two separate residences that are part of the inn. Shou Sugi Ban House If you’ve ever been to the Hamptons, you’ve heard of Shou Sugi Ban…

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Celebrity Travel

A Day in the Life of a Celeb in NYC

We’ll let you in on a secret; even with 20+ years in NYC, and although we always play it cool, it is a lot of fun to celeb spot in the city. From the rarified likes of Suite 200 at Madison Square Garden, to Soho House. Or to getting coffee at the corner bodega, the rich and famous – they are just like us. Sometimes. So if you’ve ever wondered what the life of a celeb is like in NYC,…

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Lifestyle

LaQuan Smith: NYC-Based Designers

With the reopening of New York’s grand restaurant scene, yoga pants are out. Dressing for dinner is back in. Enter LaQuan Smith. His fashion is not for the wallflower. You’ve seen his designs on J.Lo, Beyoncé and Hailey Bieber when she met President Macron. Something About LaQuan Smith When you get an endorsement from Tom Ford, you know you’re doing something right. We especially like LaQuan Smith because he’s an underdog. Both Parsons and FIT didn’t admit him as a…

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Travel Buzz

Welcome Back to the USA

Just in time for our New York issue: good news. International travelers can now add the US as a destination again. Finally, after almost 19 months, America is welcoming foreigners into its borders. Of course, not without a few strings, like a negative PCR test and proof of vaccination. Here are the details: 1, After 600 days, citizens of 33 countries will be able to enter the United States. Travelers can arrive via air travel, without a quarantine requirement. The…

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New York City

The Grill Returns in NYC

Yeah, baby, New York is officially back. The Grill, in the Seagram Building, brings back New York City’s expense account days of see, be seen, and be seen dining. There are few places as glamorous as The Grill. Oh, and because the Major Food Group guys run the show, the food is darned good too, as are those cold martinis. The Update What was once an impossible reservation, is now reasonable within reach. The Grill is now comfortably busy. We…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

New York, We Love You

There are few cities in the world that can handle crisis like a boss. Whether it’s September 11, Hurricane Sandy or this pandemic, New York always comes back. And we come back even stronger. The lesson learned is this: never bet against New York. Case in point: Last year, people said restaurants were over. That’s why this week, in honor of the city that never ceases to entertain and inspire, we have four blowout restaurants. These spots hark back to…

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