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Mile High Dreams

If you ever get invited on this type of airplane, your answer should be yes. This is Beyoncé and Jay-Z worthy. We chartered this plane recently (no, not to Bey and Jay, as we’re the vault and never kiss and tell), and we had to share. For when you need that daydream of getting away on your own jet to the Maldives, or if you’re a hitter and ready to charter your own plane, we have you covered. The object…

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New York City

Estela & Frenchette Come Uptown

Expect to start seeing a much cooler crowd at Rockefeller Center, as downtown favorites Estela and Frenchette are taking up residence there Wednesday through Saturday for the month of September. It’s pretty ingenious actually — they are setting up outdoor tables on the rink and serving seafood towers and lavish picnic baskets stocked with goodies that will delight. So friends – dreams do come true. Especially if yours includes picnicking on The Rink at Rockefeller Center with food from two…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Jackson Hole

Amangani Jackson Hole We’ll clue you into a secret: Just like with the Hamptons, September may be the best month in Jackson Hole, in the big, beautiful state of Wyoming. And at the top of a tucked-away mountain range, you get one of the most stunning views of the Grand Teton Mountains from who else, but Aman’s Amangani, which literally means “peaceful home.” Why we like it: The View: In a word, view. Set atop of a mountainside overlooking the Grand…

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Celebrity Travel

24 Hours With a Celeb in NYC

NYC Celeb-Approved Spots 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 – 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, here’s…

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New York City

A Love Letter to New York

Dear New York: You took it on the chin this 2020, but with little surprise, you took it like a champ. You did what needed to be done — no complaints, no drama, just action. And you did it with elegance, grace, compassion and style – in only the unique way in which you have managed every challenge and crisis throughout history. New York, you have risen to the occasion, and you have set the example for the rest of the…

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Travel Buzz

The End of Change Fees – Forever?

This one is hot off the presses. United announced that it is eliminating domestic change fees forever. Not just until the end of COVID. Not until the end of 2021. Forever. As in ever and ever. Is it a PR move? Will it last? Well not to be outdone, within 24 hours, Delta and American followed suit and also announced that they would also abolish domestic change fees on airline reservations. This pandemic has hit the travel industry hard. Arguably even…

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Celebrity Travel

We’ll Travel Where He’s Traveling – Brad Pitt

Croatia, “the most beautiful country he has ever visited.”.. . He, of course, being Brad Pitt. Maybe it’s the stunning coastline. Maybe it’s the off-the-grid vibe. Or maybe it’s to visit his multibillion-dollar hotel project in the area. No matter Brad’s raison d’etre, a good reason for us is that Croatia is among the 30 or so countries in the world right now allowing Americans to visit. So, it is one of the most compelling international destinations currently accepting what used…

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Travel Buzz

At Topping Rose – World Class Chefs Doing Worlds of Good

Mark September 4 on your calendar for the event of this social-distancing summer. World-class Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is hosting an intimate soiree at Topping Rose House in the Hamptons. Vongerichten will be joined by chef and author David Burtka, TV news anchor Rosanna Scotto, culinary talents Michael White and Alex Guarnaschelli, and Emmy Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris. Scotto, White and Guarnaschelli will create the courses, while Harris and Burtka will provide crudités with produce from their own gardens. All…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Last Minute Labor Day Getaways

It’s time to hit the road, plane, bike or however you’re getting around nowadays, to capture that last bit of summer. We don’t know what fall will bring, so carpe diem – preferably somewhere with high thread-count sheets. The Destination: Hasbrouck House Just two hours outside of the city, this five star, Mid-Hudson valley retreat is everything you need for a relaxing, away from the bustle getaway. From deliciously savory farm to table fine dining, to on site yoga lessons, this newly renovated…

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Travel Guides

The Celeb Restaurant in the Amalfi Coast

The island of Capri is a league all unto itself when it comes to celebrities, because Capri is where the party is at. This restaurant is the epicenter of fun, where a certain triple-threat even gave an impromptu performance of “Let’s Get Loud”. Summer 2021 – here you come. And if you’re in the island of Capri, your first restaurant should be a big night out at Villa Verde. Villa Verde calls themselves a “secret garden” because you do feel like you’ve stumbled…

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