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To Afghanistan, With Love

We know we’re Galavante, your resource for all the good, happy and aspirational in life. There are some events, though, that require a pause for just a moment. Such as today, as we take a break from which luxury hand sanitizer to use, where to stay in Lake Como and how to vacation like George and Amal. Don’t worry, we’ll be back to the regularly scheduled programming next week. What has always made us unique at Galavante is our focus on social impact and philanthropy. We don’t lead with…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Lady Gaga

We like her style. Her unpredictability. And her travel. Lady Gaga just ticks all the boxes. Being well-traveled is an occupational hazard when you perform all over the world. Whether she’s singing with Tony Bennett in New York, strolling the beaches of Cabo, or visiting her favorite places in France and Italy, this is where Lady Gaga can inspire you to travel this summer. Cabo When Gaga is in Mexico, she and her posse always snag a private villa. While…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Luxury Villa in Portugal

We know, you’re having FOMO, with all the photos of Bennifer 2.0, A-Rod on his endless yacht vacation and every celebrity at UNICEF in Capri. Clearly, the theme of the summer is living your best life. So it’s time to do something about it. We’re thinking this stunner of a home in Portugal’s Douro Valley will get you right on track. That is, if you’re into Cribs-style homes with killer views in the heart of wine country. We know a…

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Travel Buzz

The New NYC Vaccine Requirements

We don’t want to bury the lede here, but if you want to participate in society in NYC, you’re going to need to be vaccinated. New York, per usual, takes the lead in the US, and it’s a hard line. Over the next few weeks, bars, restaurants and gyms will require proof of vaccination to enter. Yes, that means to eat the penne a la vodka at Carbone, you’ll need the shot. It’s all getting worked out and news is…

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Travel Guides

The Best Restaurants in Mykonos

Summer’s indisputable hot spot is open and more popular than ever. Greece was one of the first countries to announce its reopening after the Covid pandemic, and their summer game is going strong. Check out our feature on the best hotels in Greece, two of which are actually in Mykonos. Also in preparation for your trip to this legendary locale, we have the curated guide the best restaurants in Mykonos. We would venture to say, if you play your cards…

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New York City

A New Restaurant in NYC – Yuco

You have to give kudos to a restaurant that takes differentiation seriously. Yuco, a “haute cuisine” Mexican restaurant opened in the heart of the Village. It’s Yucatan territory, so if you’re expecting tableside guacamole, this is not your place. Instead it’s fancy food. Actually, fancy Mexican food. Here’s our review. Overview There’s a time and a place for casual Mexican, which in our book, can be all the time. However if you’re looking for table side guacamole and massive goblets…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

How to Keep Your 2021 Airline Status

Earning mileage is your kind of sport. In this case, status means something. Actually, it means a lot. You like your upgrades. Those warm nuts and that glass of champagne at takeoff. That ride in the Mercedes that picks you up on the tarmac. Even that special tag you display proudly on your carry-on that means you’re Delta 360, Concierge Key and Global Services. But no matter how much you’ve tried this year, there’s no way you’re traveling 250,000 miles…

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Celebrity Travel

Where The Weeknd Travels

It’s official. Abel, the musician otherwise known as The Weeknd, dates the most beautiful women in the world. As if Bella Hadid wasn’t already validation, there are those rumors about Angelina Jolie (who has a lot of game on her own). And on top of that, he knows how to travel well. These are places where it’s always The Weeknd. Yes, this is where The Weeknd travels, and where you can too. The Destination: Tokyo, Japan When we think of…

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Travel Buzz

The New One&Only Mandarina

Mexico is not just about the beach. (Though that’s a quick ride away, too). At this new resort in the pristine Riviera Nayarit, you get a unique experience in Mexico. Yes, there’s access to the beach, but this hotel is more about the rainforest and jungle experience. You even have your own grown-up treehouses, set high within the hills. And those views. Also, when you want a specific experience on vacation and don’t want to take the gamble, the safe…

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Travel Guides

The 2021 New Restaurants in the Hamptons

It’s been a fun summer, and what’s old is new again. The Hamptons has returned to its glory, and there are a slew new restaurants and popups this summer. Just in time for August, which is your month for the beach. Here’s a little recap of all the new restaurants in the Hamptons for those just arriving for the last month of the summer. So eat out; man cannot live on grill alone. These are the new restaurants in the…

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