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Lorenzo Manuali’s Barcelona Cooking Class

This piece was contributed by Lorenzo Manuali, A Special Contributor to Galavante An authentic private market tour and cooking class? In Barcelona? Of course my answer was, “Sign me up!” Hence began my culinary experience in Spain with my go-to travel companions and Chef Joshua of the Barcelona Paella Experience. For an afternoon, our task was to make a traditional paella at this Barcelona cooking class. It’s an art to get the right combination of crispy, caramelized rice at the bottom.…

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Celebrity Travel

The Most Exclusive Ski Resort in the World

You’ve always been ambitious, so here’s your top spot to score a coveted invite this summer. Or if you plan ahead, for winter, as it’s also the most exclusive ski resort in the world… It’s The Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. Who Bill and Melinda Gates (in better times), Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady (in better times, again), to name a few. While we’re at it, there’s a slew of tech guys, including Google Founder…

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Travel Buzz

Travel Deals – Memorial Day 2020

In a world where just a few months ago, we had the ability to travel anywhere at the drop of a hat, the global pandemic has temporarily changed our lifestyles. The key to remember is that this is temporary. There will be a transition period where it will not be business as usual, but first necessary corporate travel will begin as we pick up the pieces of our economy, and eventually, people will become more comfortable to travel for leisure. We will come…

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New York City

This Week: Where to Order Delivery in NYC

We’ve waited for two hours to get in at brunch or dinner as a walk-in. Two months to get a 10:30pm reservation. And two years to get any reservation at all (here’s looking at you, Carbone). But with all restaurants currently closed for dining in, you have a rare chance to get a taste of these NYC hot spots at home. As for Carbone, it’s still a long shot. After all, it’s only in NYC that you’ll have Caviar couriers lined…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Ultimate Places to Stay at Home

It’s certainly not the end of the world, but advisably a good time to lay low and stay at home during the pandemic. The early adopters made their moves in February and the beginning of March, ready to hunker down and practice social distancing with their nearest and dearest. New York, which is the current epicenter of the US outbreak, is like a ghost town, where many have retreated to their summer homes in the Hamptons, Millbrook and Rhode Island to…

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New York City

Veronika NYC Menu: Perogi State of Mind

What’s NYC without food? There are so many restaurants out there to choose from, but we’ve found one that you’ll want to return to. Veronika is one restaurant that you have to try in NYC. It’s located on the second floor of the Swedish photography museum, Fotografiska. Veronika serves a delicious blend of Eastern and Central European dishes, with a bit of French influence. You won’t be disappointed with the Veronika NYC menu. It’s a restaurant that we’re always dreaming…

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Travel Buzz

Delta – Let’s Do This Again in 2021

No matter how much you travel for work, chances are you are cooling your jets at home, and social distancing with the best of them. At heart though, you’re a road warrior, and you’ve worked hard for your airline status. Luckily, Delta totally gets it. Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta, recently sent a letter to all Medallion members letting us know, they’ve got us covered. Effectively, Delta is hitting a pause on 2020, and giving everyone a do-over in 2021. Regardless of whether…

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Celebrity Travel

The Klosters – Skiing Like the Royals

You know a place is royal when its cable cars add HRH The Prince of Wales to commemorate Price Charles’ 40thyear of skiing at the resort. Welcome to the Klosters, the Swiss ski resort you probably haven’t heard of, but is firmly on the upper crust socialite and Royal British family circuit. Good for Couples, small groups, and families. Ideal destination for a long ski weekend. When to go During the ski season when the town transforms into a winter wonderland,…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Pocket Travel Guide to Montreal

You asked for it; we deliver. Welcome to our new pocket guides, which nutshell all the cities, you travel around the world. They are as mainstream as Paris and London, all the way to weekend getaways to places like Montreal. Rachel Singh, our Features Writer and Montreal native, shares her go to list of spots. This is your nutshell travel guide to Montreal if you want to be local for a weekend. Good for: Couples, small groups, families – literally…

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New York City

The Riddler – Your Neighborhood Champagne & Oyster Bar has Arrived

The Riddler Good for: Date nights, special occasions, catching up with a small group of friends, and small group dinners on any night of the week. Atmosphere: Picture Gatsby flirting with an iconic emancipated woman of the Sixties. The Riddler is a small and inviting champagnerie with a feminine touch. The decor is French opulence, vintage chic, mainly black and white, with an impressive all-gold-leaved ceiling. You can still hear your friends’ latest stories, but the vibe is definitely lively…

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