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The Review: The Four Seasons Philadelphia

Philly has a lot of reasons to visit, including some of the best restaurants in the country and now, a proper luxury hotel with the The Four Seasons Philadelphia in the towering Comcast Center. We would venture to say it’s even worth visiting just for the hotel experience itself. Here’s our review. Location: The hotel is almost its own neighborhood, yet 7-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 5-minute walk from the start of the Swan Memorial Fountain. We would classify…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 7 Best Hotels in Italy

Making the list of best Italian hotels was like picking the favorite among your children. Then broadcasting it to everyone you know. There are few countries that have a greater concentration of extraordinary places to stay than Italy. We can seriously count those countries on one hand. Here are seven of the best places to put on your list for right now, or for the fall. After all, Italy is always a good idea. Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli Location:…

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Travel Buzz

Is Europe Open To Americans?

The short answer is, Europe – it’s game on. After months or, let’s face it, over a year of speculation, it’s official. Vaccinated Americans are (generally) welcomed back to Europe. So this issue of Galavante is even more relevant to your life. No need only to dream of Europe. So read (carefully) all about it: Europe Open to Americans. Now the long answer, to is Europe open to Americans, which is really the answer, is sort of. Get ready to navigate…

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Travel Buzz

The Deal – Silversands Grenada

This defines The Deal: 40% Off the Hotel You Need in Your Life. You’re ready to take the show international, and sit your butt on a beach in the Caribbean for a few days. We have a hotel for that. Silversands in Grenada is running a unicorn 40% off special from now until August 15th. The deal only applies if you book direct with the hotel. This offer includes breakfast and that infinity pool. With the couple thousand dollars you…

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New York City, Reviews

Wylie Dufresne Pizza – Is it a Stretch?

You know, New Yorkers, we are serious about our pizza. So serious we’re even willing to queue up on Tock for one week to get our hands on Wylie Dufresne’s rendition of the perfect pie. Yes, Wylie Dufresne pizza: just how good is it? Well, we have the honest review. The Overview: Award-winning Chef Wylie Dufresne of molecular cuisine famed restaurant WD-50, really is just like us. Over the pandemic, he got into the baking craze. Dramatically different from his…

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Celebrity Travel

3 Under-the-Radar Celeb Vacations in Italy

If it’s good enough for the Godfather, well, it’s worth a look. Italians, after all, do know best. There’s a reason why Italy is a hotspot for celeb vacations in Italy. We have three places though in Italy that don’t roll off the tip of your tongue. And that’s why you’ll like them. If you’ve been everywhere in Italy, here are the locales some notable celebs vacations in Italy, out of the spotlight. The Celebs: The Coppola Family. As in…

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Travel Guides

10 Hot Restaurants in Miami Now

The hottest destination in the US, not just because of the weather, is Miami. With a lot of the heavy hitters decamping for tax reasons — seriously — they need somewhere to eat. The restaurant scene in Miami has never been better. Here’s the 10 best hot restaurants in Miami, to put on your list. Amara al Paraiso The Food: Latin American with Miami influence Why: This is a reason to leave South Beach, and head to the Miami side…

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Beauty & Wellness

Luxury Sunscreen – The Top 4

We don’t know about you, but sunscreen (and luxury sunscreen to be exact) is always that essential we find challenging to travel with. It’s fine when you hop in the car for the Hamptons, and don’t need to manage liquid limitations. But on a jet plane, those darned bottles are almost always over the 3.4 ounces allowed on carryon. We say almost because we have sourced four of the best travel sunscreens. And now you don’t have to spend the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 11 Best Restaurants in the Hamptons

The world is your oyster once again, but there is nothing like summer in the Hamptons. The rites of passage that are your annual summer traditions out east are like Christmas, Hanukkah and Festivus for the rest of us. It’s not summer unless you get in your beach time, barbecues, farmers markets and all that is comforting and familiar. We agonized over this list, as the competition is fierce among the best restaurants in the Hamptons. Here’s our list of…

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Best Of The Best

The Getaway – 3 Best West Coast Hotels

You’re dipping your toes back into travel this season, but you may not be quite ready to fly to Europe. Soon, just not yet. That’s OK — you live in the greatest country on earth. These three picks are among the best west coast hotels, until you’re ready to spread your wings again. The Hotel: Rosewood Miramar Beach The Location: Santa Barbara, California Why We Like It: If you want to snap your fingers and be at a place all…

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