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The Matt Damon Vacation

Do you love Matt Damon and want to enjoy a Matt Damon vacation? We do. He’s like your high school buddy who, despite achieving an Oscar and grossing over $1 billion at the box office is still the same down-to-earth guy. This is even though he has Hollywood stars such as George Clooney and Chris Hemsworth as his BFFs. In honor of him and them apples (please say you know this line), here are a few global destinations where you too…

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New York City

Manresa at Intersect by Lexus

We have to say, we were skeptical about a car company opening up a restaurant space a few years back. But then we checked out the space, and Intersect by Lexus certainly makes one of the most architecturally beautiful restaurants in NYC. The food concept — rotating chefs from top restaurants around the world — also means you’re never bored. For the next few months, Manresa in the house, perfect for those in a Michelin-star frame of mind. Overview The…

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The New Maybourne Riviera

We love the Connaught. We adore Claridge’s. And now, this hotel group is crossing the channel, and odds are the Maybourne Group is going to crush it in the French Riviera. Their new hotel in the oh-so-French town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin opens this summer, and we have the details. A New Sister, Just Like Archie The Maybourne Riviera is the newest hotel to join its sister properties in London and Los Angeles. The hotel is set to arrive mid-2021, just in…

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It’s June – New Hotels on the Radar

This hotel is all about having a Good Time. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a peek at musician Pharrell, who is now officially in the hospitality business. At this retreat in Santa Fe, you have yet another reason to explore one of the most special towns in the US. And last but not least, in Sonoma County, the big dogs have arrived, with a mountain view retreat. The three new hotels this June on our radar are… The Good Time…

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Road Trip

Weekend Getaway – Blackberry Mountain

Hotel: Blackberry Mountain There’s no need to find yourself in the Great Smoky Mountains and not stay in a five-star retreat. Because you don’t rough it. And working from the mountains for a few days this August before you head back to the office is a good idea. That, and if there is a reason besides Nashville to go to Tennessee, Blackberry Mountain is it. We say this August because you’re SOL if you’re trying to get to Blackberry Mountain…

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New York City

Dirty French NYC Review: Your Favorite Guilty Pleasure Is Back

Dirty French NYC is a bistro located in the Ludlow Hotel on the Lower East Side. Although it has been around for at least six years, this New York bistro never fails to impress. The signature welcome dish at Dirty French NYC is so delicious that we don’t know how we lived without it this long. Trust me, try their herbed flatbread with fromage blanc and you will feel the same way. Pandemic baking just doesn’t cut it for us…

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Celebrity Travel

Villa d’Este – Where Hollywood Gets Married

We have to say, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are one of our favorite Hollywood couples. Probably because they seem so not Hollywood; more like old friends from college. Make no mistake though, this is a powerhouse duo, with a marriage that is #couplesgoals. So let’s take it back to where it all began — their wedding day on Lake Como at Villa d’Este. The Hotel: Villa d’Este, Italy The Details Located in the town of Cernobbio, Villa d’Este is…

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New York City

Best NYC Neighborhood Italian Restaurants

We love you New York. Now that we’re at 100%, it’s nice to be eating up a storm and forgoing takeout for in-person dining. We know it’s a transition to get back to normal, but we promise, it’s like riding a bike. These are a few of our favorite NYC neighborhood Italian restaurants. Osteria 57 Why we like it: We think we know everything about food, and all but ignored this spot for years. Osteria 57 is not be confused…

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Best Of The Best

6 Best Beaches in the US

We know you love some beach time over the summer. You don’t need to head to the Caribbean though; the US has beach retreats that represent. And while Florida is fine to fly south for the winter, places like Maine, which may not roll off the tip of your tongue when you say “beach,” have beautiful seaside retreats. These are the six best beaches in the US. Kennebunkport, Maine The Beach: Goose Rocks Beach You may not think of Maine…

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Hotels on the Radar – Villa La Coste

We have the hotel to add to your South of France circuit. Forget toile and flower-printed curtains (they have their time and place, of course). This is a modern architectural feat, in the heart of the countryside of Provence. Maybe that’s what makes it so unexpected. Or maybe, it’s just spectacular, from the art to the food to the views. Villa La Coste is one for the radar. The Vineyard If the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve had…

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