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Querido Collection: Top Family-Owned Hotels

Do you remember the days when the Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program was the bible for where to travel? It was back in the days that every hotel on the list was a home run, and their recently deceased Departures magazine ruled the travel world. Now, though, you’ve been there, done that, and Departures is no longer. You’re looking for a new inside track, and for hotels with that extra wow factor. Well, we have your travel wish list…

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New York City

After-Work Drinks in NYC

Welcome back to the office. Most of us are back in person, at least a few days a week. Which is a good enough excuse to schedule after-work drinks in NYC. Remember those? Well, they’re back in full swing, and we’re here to remind you about the Baccarat Hotel. Yes, the cocktails are around $30 each, and yes, they’re served in Baccarat crystal. We also think they’re worth it. Here’s the review. A Midtown Locale Situated on 5th Ave between…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 2022 Galavante Travel List

The 22 Top Travel Destinations for 2022 It’s a pretty darned good way to start out the new year: feeling like the possibilities are endless. And by that we mean at work. With family. In life. Whatever you want, you can make happen. And if that is traveling the world, well, we have a list for that. Some places on this list are pure hedonism — because we all deserve some mind candy. Others are meant to broaden the horizons. Now is…

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Hotel Reviews

A Cool Hotel in Tbilisi

There are some places to stay that stand out from the pack. This hotel is off the beaten path, in the up-and-coming city of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia (the country, not the peaches). The building is an old printing factory, which already gives it a leg up on cool. But then there are the 360-degree shower jets, which take it all to the next level. While it’s not traditional luxury, it’s better. The Stamba is hands down the best…

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Travel Buzz

Saks: The New Work Space

Work from home? That’s so 2020. The new year brings the opportunity to work from where you want, on your terms. If that happens to be within 300 feet of the best shoe department in NYC, well, even better. Saks (as in the department store) is in the office space business now. And it’s cooler than we thought. The Details If the pandemic has taught us anything about work, it’s that we can do it from anywhere. But instead of…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Top Apps that Teach Kids Financial Literacy

There’s a reason you can afford that special family vacation, and for most, it’s because you saved your pennies. So while you make take your kids around the world in grand fashion, it’s never too early to learn the value of money. Remember those piggy banks you had as a kid? Well today’s apps that teach kids financial literacy are way more sophisticated. It’s the start of the year, and if you’re not on an app already, we have the…

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Style

Sustainable Fashion in the City

The new year inspires a lot of us to clean out the closets. After all, we have to make room for the new. But before replenishing your wardrobe with a shopping trip to Europe, consider these resale stores in NYC that’s a treasure trove. Because sustainable fashion is the new cool, and some of these pieces have never even been worn. It’s like the RealReal, but with pieces that just left the runway. Here’s the scoop on some of the…

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Celebrity Travel

Detox With Hugh Jackman

Joelle Mentis, Writer You know Hugh Jackman. He acts. He sings. He dances. He’s the ultimate triple threat. But did you know you can add hotelier to that list? And it’s not just any hotel. It’s one without booze. Just in time for your wellness January. So get ready to detox, eat well and embrace clean living — just like Hugh. Hugh Jackman’s hotel may just get you in the best shape of your life. The Details: You might be…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You, Lifestyle

Shop ‘Till You Drop: Cities With the Best Sales

If you thought the best sales in Italy were in Milan, you may be surprised to know that Florence gives it a run for its money. The coveted European sales, which only happen twice a year, are here. And right in time for Paris Fashion Week, too. These are the cities to take part in “Soldes!” and shop till you drop. Milan Everyone knows Milan is the fashion capital of the world. The birthplace of Prada, Versace and Valentino earns…

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New York City

Ci Siamo has Arrived

Rachel Singh, Writer Ci Siamo is in the up-and-coming Manhattan West. The restaurant is the newest addition to Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, which needs no introduction. But just in case you need a reminder, the Danny Meyer restaurants include Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, Daily Provisions, Marta, The Modern, and Manhatta. To name a few. With this pedigree, the affiliation alone should give you reason enough to venture near Hudson Yards. I’ll cut to the chase; it’s worth…

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