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Via Carota: Not Your Pasta-And-Red-Sauce Italian

Via Carota Good for: Brunch, date nights and group dinners, any night of the week. Evenings are best for adults since Via Carota is always packed. Atmosphere: Lively West Village spot, where this is clearly everyone’s neighborhood Italian go-to. The vibe is casual and farmhouse rustic décor, where the dining room seems like an extension of someone’s kitchen. Like at grandma’s house, the food just keeps on coming out. Why we like it: The menu is anything but your basic…

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Celebrity Travel

Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina

Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Rhode Island Who The star of The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, Mother, X-Men, Passengers – you name it. We’re talking about Jennifer Lawrence. The 29-year-old actress got married to her art gallerist boyfriend Cooke Maroney on October 20th at the beautiful Belcourt Mansion, which is owned by Carolyn Rafaelian, the founder of Alex and Ani. As for accommodation, many of the celebrity guests were staying at the luxury Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina on…

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Lifestyle

MISA: Feminine and Packable

MISA Why we like it Just because traveling is second nature to us, doesn’t mean that the planning part is second nature too. The itinerary, the destination, the luggage, all of that needs to be thoroughly considered. As does the wardrobe we choose to pack. That’s why we love MISA. It’s not only a chic feminine brand, but it also has some of the best style pieces for travel on the market. Overview The brand embodies its late founder Shadi…

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Travel Buzz

Hôtel Barrière Comes to St Barths

What do you get when you combine the total relaxation of the Caribbean with 5-star luxury service? A little glimpse of heaven, of course. And this December, those pearly gates are opening in St. Barths. New on the scene in an old location is the Hôtel Barrière, Le Carl Gustaf. Hôtel Barrière may sound familiar, because it is; it’s the same as the famed property on the Croisette in Cannes. Yes that one, which during the Cannes Film Festival has…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Rome From The Inside

Our Galavante founder, Christine Drinan, who’s been to over 100 countries around the world and is on her way to 195, has a local guide of her favorite spots in Rome, where she often travels. Places to Stay: Fendi Private Suites This is one of our favorite hotels in Rome, because it’s such a boutique-y insider experience. The rooms are small, but comfortable and convenient. We also love the roof deck, Zuma Rome – it’s one of the few decent nightlife…

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Travel Buzz

The Reopening VIP Le Toiny Deal

You’ve probably heard the news: Saint Barths is back. This season is the official recovery from the 2017 Hurricane Irma, where you can expect all of your old favorites to be back in the swing of things – including Hotel Le Toiny. After a head-to-toe renovation, perched on a hillside of the unspoiled leeward side of the island, the 22-private-luxury-suite hotel is now making exclusive VIP Reopening Offers for any stay from October 21st until December 15th 2019. In other…

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Hotel Reviews

Vacation Like Eden Rock St Barts Celebrities

If there’s one hotel that best encompasses St Barts, it’s this one. To call it iconic is an understatement. According to Conde Nast Traveller, Eden Rock St Barts is the “Best Hotel in the World”, and we find it hard to disagree. This luxurious 5-star hotel has recently undergone major renovations, with all of its suites being redesigned. But don’t worry too much, that special 1950’s vintage vibe is still there. And let’s not forget about the private beach, where…

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Hotel Reviews

Castiglion Del Bosco

Good for Solo travelers, honeymooners, groups of friends and families. Come one, come all. When to go Optimal times are late spring, summer and fall. Winter is quiet – almost all of the vineyards are closed unless you arrange private tastings with owners who are still in town. There is a comfort to taking a retreat here though any time of year. Suggested Stay 3-4 days, or up to a week, if you really want to decompress. Design Located in…

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Style

Fanny Packs: They’re Back

Let’s all face it: we’ve spent decades making fun of people with fanny packs (although the preferred pronoun is now “belt bag”). And yet, there’s a reason why they’re so in vogue at the moment, and which seems to be part of the Super Model uniform nowadays. These are some of our favorites, for when we are anywhere in the world. The Gucci Print small belt bag Regardless of what they choose to call it, this is a classic fanny…

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Hotel Reviews

Piazza di Spagna: Rome Sweet Home

Home sweet Rome. If you’re not thinking of Rome for Christmas, maybe you should be. Good weather. Fewer crowds at all the sites. Great shopping. And Italian food – who could ask for more? A Boutique Hotel in Rome PiazzadiSpagna9 is a Contemporary Design and Art Gallery overlooking the Spanish Steps square. The hotel has six elegant suites, an eclectic living room, and a wellness center in 4000 square feet of a historic monumental building, located smack-dab in the center…

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