It’s not just the Met Gala that is creating buzz at The Met. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is officially getting a sibling, as Neue Galerie joins its family. This doesn’t mean that the iconic Neue Galerie building or the Klimts are moving over. In fact, Café Sabarsky will remain too. This is the inside scoop. About The Merge The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) has gained a new family member: the Neue Galerie. They announced a landmark agreement…
July 4 is always an occasion for over-the-top celebrations. But this year, for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re going above and beyond. We’re swapping barbecues, parades, and fireworks, for a fabulous pampering in a historic luxury hotel. And all we have to do is take our pick, because the nation is full of exceptional and extravagant centuries-old properties, from Rhode Island to Texas, California, Virginia and more. So get booking, pack your suitcase…
Speaking of not resting on laurels, the Catch Hospitality Group proves again that they’re not dialing it in. With NYC restaurants Or’esh, The Eighty-Six, and The Corner Store, they’re on top of the world. But they couldn’t let their namesake fall to the wayside, so the original Catch in the Meatpacking has gotten a Kris-Jenner-level facelift. To frame it, fifteen years in the Meatpacking District is either a lifetime or a blink, depending on your relationship with 9th Avenue. The…
There are milestone birthdays, and we would say that reaching 250 years old is a big one. Happy Birthday, America — the land of the American Dream. In honor of our big birthday, we think that the U.S. should flex in terms of hotels that define luxury. These are the top 7 places to put on the list, to remind you just why the U.S. is one beautiful place. Photo courtesy of Amangiri. Hotel: Amangiri Location: Canyon Point, Utah Amangiri…
Cape Town should not be a pit stop on your way to your safari lodge or to your gourmet trip to Franschhoek. Cape Town is a destination in and of itself. Because the city on the very southern tip of the African continent has it all: beaches, mountains, wildlife, an incredible food scene, luxury hotels, and some solid wellness offerings to round off the top. We would recommend spending at least a week in Cape Town to get a good…
There’s glamping, and then there’s kicking it up several notches to Singita Sabora. If you’ve ever dreamt of having your Out of Africa moment, Singita’s tented camp deep in Grumeti country is where to plan that lifetime trip. Photo courtesy of Singita Sabora. About Singita Sabora There is a version of an African safari that lives almost entirely in the imagination. The golden-hour light, the silence of nature, and magnificent animal sightings. In the most unspoiled part of Africa, there’s…
If you’ve been limiting your wine-focused travels to Bordeaux, Napa, and Tuscany, it’s high time to switch gears and book yourself on a trip to South Africa. But not just anywhere in South Africa – you want to go to Franschhoek. Dubbed South Africa’s gourmet capital, the beautiful town of Franschhoek is packed with high-end wineries and restaurants. There’s even a train, the Franschhoek Wine Tram, to take you from one wine estate and tasting venue to another. And because…
If you’re in the early stages of booking a safari, there’s one thing you ought to know: Safari lodges and safari camps aren’t the same thing. A safari lodge is like a boutique hotel in the bush. It has amenities such as restaurants, a pool, a spa, and Wi-Fi, and offers guests spacious, brick-and-mortar accommodations. A safari camp, however, is much more rustic. Accommodations are under canvas and there are very few amenities. Both safari lodges and camps can be…
She may be an Oscar winner, but at the end of the day, Charlize is a simple (albeit glamorous) South African girl at heart. And these are the places that Charlize hits up when she’s on her home turf. Photo courtesy of Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Location: Antibes, France Hotel: Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc Charlize Theron has reportedly been seen staying at the old-world styled hotel that feels as though you have stepped back in time along the French Riviera, through…
Dad did well when he built you the treehouse of your dreams as a kid. He did so well that you still have treehouse goals, but your standards have evolved. Whether it’s in Rwanda, Ubud, or New Zealand, these are the treehouse hotels that are worth traveling for. The World’s Best Treehouse Hotels There is something about sleeping suspended in a canopy of ancient trees that throws back to your childhood. But treehouses have evolved from childhood goals into luxury…
