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Lavaux Wine Bar: An Outdoor Raclette Experience in NYC

By Rachel Singh One day, we will all be reminiscing about how we gathered together during the pandemic and ate in a bubble. Or a chalet. Or a tent. Or in this case, a tricked out gondola. Major props for creativity here. It will be a story for the ages. So it’s time to enjoy that outdoor experience now to reminisce about later. Preferably over raclette. And some gluhwein. Just like Switzerland, but in New York. Welcome to Lavaux Wine…

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the inside of a gondola at Lavaux Wine Bar

Lifestyle

The Perfect Moment for Powder With Retro Ski Brand

You don’t have to be a supermodel named Gigi or Bella to look good on the slopes, thanks to this retro ski brand. Because if a line of ski gear can automatically elevate your perceived skill level, Perfect Moment is it. Why we love it Now for winter gear, it’s not just snowboarders, who get to have all the fun. Those who like to kick it old school, get to look just as good on the slopes in ski gear.…

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Family Travel, Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

The Winter Wonderland of Cedar Lakes Estate

By Jana Beauchamp Dreaming of a family-focused winter escape that’s also super chic and Covid safe? Step into the majestic winter wonderland of Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York. Arriving at the expansive 500-acre property this season transports families directly from the Hudson Valley to the North Pole. It is serene to spend a wintry weekend sledding, snow shoeing or snowmobiling through the snow blanketing the estate, and it’s easy to have the perfect socially distanced, family-fun getaway.…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

SEEK at Amanyara and You Will Find

When the forecast at home predicts unseasonably cold weather and lots of remote learning, then transport your family to the shores of an 18,000-acre nature reserve on the island of Providenciales. Amanyara Turks & Caicos for families is a learning experience like no other. SEEK and You Shall Find During Covid-19, Amanyara has rolled out Science Explorers and Environmental Keepers (SEEK). SEEK is the resort’s new program in partnership with the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami.…

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Amanyara Turks & Caicos SEEK Program for Kids

Celebrity Travel

The Private Isle of Mustique

The rich and famous vacationing on Mustique — well, we clearly like to repeat ourselves. Unlike its cousin St. Barths, Mustique is about dancing on a table, but away from the prying eyes of the paps or public. What makes this isle so special? Let us count the ways, and the celebrities who vacation in Mustique and grace the perfectly combed (each morning at 6 a.m.) white sand beaches. No, seriously, in the wee hours of the morning, the island…

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Best Of The Best

Top Six Best Beach Shacks in the Caribbean

No frills. Sometimes, not even proper plates or silverware. But always good drinks, a lot of them with rum. The dance floor is packed and the food is simple. We’re talking about the quintessential beach shack. This is where there’s no such thing as social distancing and everyone has a simply good time. In a nutshell, it defines the Caribbean experience. Here are the top six best beach shacks in the Caribbean, and yes, bring on the cracked conch. Basil’s…

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Lifestyle

Ramona LaRue Resort Wear

Life is too short not to wear clothes that are interesting. Especially when you are on vacation. Enter Ramona LaRue, a label that clearly does not put Baby in the corner. The collection is themed with bohemian-vibe shirts, strategically cut out dresses and brightly colored flowy kaftans that look so good on all shapes and sizes they come in one size fits all. Here are a few of our favorite looks. Related Articles The Best of Resortwear 3 Caftans You…

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New York City

Miss Lily’s: A Jamaican Restaurant in NYC

The Restaurant: Miss Lily’s When you have a craving for an authentic Jamaican restaurant in NYC, Miss Lily’s is the go-to restaurant. The authentic, no-frills food, casual laid back atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel like you’re on vacation in a restaurant in Jamaica. Overview When Miss Lily’s restaurant first opened in 2011, it proved to be a quintessential New York City moment. The story is that every table in the house was packed when a chauffeured Maybach…

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looking down onto blue, green and grey plates of colorful food on a brown wood table

Things You’ll Love

What to Stream On Netflix: I Care a Lot

Imagine answering your door one morning to someone with a court order letting you know that your life as you know it is ending, and there’s not a thing you can do about it. This actual scenario is happening across the US, primarily to the elderly, due to a loophole in which you can be put under guardianship should an unscrupulous doctor partner with Golden Globe winner Rosamund Pike, or at least someone like her character in the Netflix movie…

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Destinations

Parrot Cay- Your Private Island

No BS. No velvet rope scene. Definitely no paparazzi with telephoto lenses and a direct feed to TMZ. Just the Caribbean and its most beautiful beaches. Don’t get us wrong — this is exclusive. Parrot Cay is owned by the real Crazy Rich Asians, Christina and Melissa Ong of Singapore. And it’s filled with A-list actors (Bruce Willis) and a supermodel or three. Here’s to you Christie Brinkley, Nina Agdal and Cara Delevingne. Throw in an aging Rolling Stone (Keith…

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