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The Best Macarons in the World

In keeping with the theme of this week’s So French It Hurts issue, we are honoring the macaron. We assume, of course, that you watched Gossip Girl religiously and therefore know 1) what a macaron is and 2) which flavor is Blair Waldorf’s favorite (pistachio). But we digress. Here are 4 of the best macarons in the world. Laduree Laduree is the Hall of Fame of macarons. This treat originated in 1791 by two nuns, who baked them as a…

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Travel Buzz

The Deal: Six Senses Hotels & Resorts

What do you get when you combine barefoot luxury, health and wellness, and immersion into the local culture? You get Six Senses Hotels & Resorts. Nowadays, it’s where the cool, eco-focused jet set stay in stunning resorts all around the world. For a limited time, they are offering 20% off, with the purchase of gift certificates in increments of $1,000 that don’t expire for three years. So that luxury post-pandemic vacation you’re looking for, is well within reach. That post-pandemic…

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It’s New: White Elephant, The Maker & The Four Seasons Napa Valley

We’re starting a series on The Weekly on new, radar-worthy hotels. The inaugural article kicks off with new-ish hotels because, as you know, travel in 2020 was a wash. But we’re covering a lot of ground, from Palm Beach, which emerged as a hedge fund refugee camp over the pandemic, to the Hudson Valley to the Four Seasons Napa Valley. Your hotels for this month’s accommodations radar are… The Hotel: The White Elephant, Palm Beach It seems that it’s more…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

5 Boutique Hotels in Paris

We don’t know about you, but the thought of being allowed back in Europe has us in a complete Parisian state of mind. We’re unsure how we survived without strolls down rue Saint-Honoré, three-hour lunches at Hotel Costes or a proper night out at Le Montana. We know this much: we don’t ever want to go an entire year without France again. These boutique hotels in Paris have it all going on. J.K. Place Why We Like It Every detail…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Places to Vacation With Mom

There are few people who are just your go-tos in life, and Mom is at the top of that list. To be a Mom is to love someone more than you love yourself, and that’s the minimum baseline. Think of all your own Mom has done for you, before she even had her first cup of coffee. In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s a list of the extraordinary places to vacation with Mom. Paris This is the classic, safe vacation…

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Things You’ll Love

Seven Mother’s Day Gifts for Mom

Grocery store flowers and a homemade card are lovely — when you’re in third grade. It’s time to step up gifts this year. Mom may say not to get her anything for Mother’s Day (she’s so selfless, isn’t she?), but this is one time you should break the rules. At some point, you should blow it out, and take Mom on a trip of a lifetime. Here are ideas for gifts for Mom, for Mother’s Day and everyday. Say It…

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Celebrity Travel

Spots for the Ultimate Celeb Family Vacations

Growing up, a getaway to Wisconsin Dells was a pretty big deal. Thank goodness for progress. Today, more and more families are traveling as a unit, and traveling is starting younger than ever. We love that even the highest-end hotels in the world understand that family is everything. Cases in point: these are the celeb family vacations, for some of the most famous families. The Beckhams The Destination: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos The famous fam, including Brooklyn’s soon-to-be plus one,…

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New York City

Mother’s Day Brunch in NYC

Mom certainly took it on the chin this pandemic year. She added in home schooler, day care worker and short-order cook to her many job titles. So it’s time to celebrate her. Don’t forget the gifts, and if you’re an A+ daughter or son, that lifetime trip. At minimum though, a meal is in order, and brunch in NYC is always a good idea. These are a few spots where you may have a shot at a reservation, if you…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Luxury Hamptons House Rental – On the Ocean

It’s pretty amazing how much money we’ve saved over the past 14 months, since dinners out 5 nights a week were no longer on the agenda. That’s why this summer, we’re feeling that toes-in-the-sand is the right approach to the Hamptons. This luxury Hamptons house rental is beachfront, and it’s up close and personal. The House Luxury Hamptons house rental doesn’t cut it. “World-class estate” doesn’t even really begin to cover it. So how about “10-bedroom, 8,000 sq. ft. masterpiece…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Insider Guide to Napa Valley

You and Napa — you’ve had a thing since your 20s. It was one of your first grown-up trips, when the Kendall-Jackson was flowing and Opus One was the reach wine you had to have for your collection. Fast-forward a decade, or two or three, and you and Napa — well, you’ve come a long way. We have the ultimate guide to today’s cult vineyards, best restaurants and insider experiences, even for Napa pros. Think of this as the insider…

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