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Aaron Rodgers

For many homes, football is synonymous with Thanksgiving. But it’s not just Travis Kelce who’s in the mainstream. Aaron Rodgers is one of the greatest QBs, but what you may not know about him, is that he has a penchant for adventurous travel. Aaron Rodgers isn’t just a football legend, he’s also a traveler with a knack for picking awe-inspiring destinations. From ancient wonders to serene escapes, the NFL star has explored some of the most iconic spots around the…

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Hotel Reviews

Peninsula Chicago

If you’re a hotel junkie ready to traverse the world for a top spot to rest your head, you don’t need to travel that far. Where to get into the holiday vibe is the Peninsula Chicago. Nutcrackers and hot toddies included. Atmosphere There are some places in the world that are a classic. The Plaza Athenee, The Ritz and the Georges V in Paris come to the top of the mind — along with The Peninsula Chicago. The Chicago property…

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Style, Home Design

Best Luxury Advent Calendars

Holiday shopping for travelers is not an easy task. Sure, they’ll be happy with an all-expenses-paid trip to their top bucket list destination, but besides that, let’s be honest — you’re hardly going to surprise them with a new luggage set or travel gadget. So, if they have a wish, give them 24 more wishes. Here is the round-up of luxury advent calendars for those in your life who already have everything. Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest…

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Beauty & Wellness

Remedy Place SoHo

We say: keep these private clubs coming, especially in the wellness space. Remedy Place in the wellness corridor of NYC that won’t give you a fluff massage. Instead, they’re all about digging deep and giving you the kind of wellness boost you didn’t know you needed. Back Lounge at Remedy Place SoHo. The Start of The First Social Wellness Club What started as a concierge practice for Dr. Jonathan Leary’s surgery-preventative, holistic care bloomed into a full-blown wellness club franchise.…

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Travel Buzz

Casa Loma Beach Hotel

Add this to another one of many excuses to make Laguna a destination. It used to be just the big names that dominated Laguna, but now the chic boutique has arrived. Casa Loma Beach Hotel has opened, and it’s right on the ocean, fresh off a $15 million renovation. There’s an art to barefoot luxury. Casa Loma Beach Hotel finds the tasteful happy medium between chill California energy and understated elegance. The property, once known as The Inn at Laguna…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Cozy Hotels

There’s nothing like getting cozy with it. You know the drill. Sitting by a big roaring fire with a hot toddy (whatever that really is). Lighting up the expensive, quality candles that are burning at $100/hour – because you’re worth it. Not to mention, the excuse to eat your face off, when it’s totally acceptable to order pasta, bread and French fries, all in the same meal. Fall can just be a good excuse to build up your winter layers…

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Best Of The Best

The Top Bread Baskets

We know you’re gluten-free. And of course, you eat your greens and lots of lean protein. But sometimes, you just want to carb-load – and not “just anything” will do. There’s nothing like the smell of fresh bread, and these bread baskets take it to the next level. The Restaurant: Muse The Location: London, UK Muse Bread Basket. Courtesy of Muse on Facebook. The Bread From a seasonal 10-course dinner tasting to a shorter (one-hour) lunch tasting, this is not…

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Travel Buzz

Folly Mojave

There’s nothing wrong with glass houses – especially ones that are architectural feats in SoCal’s Mojave Desert. A new portfolio of hotels doing the solar power thing in remote locales has arrived, and Folly Mojave is the place, if your vibe is laying low and reconnecting with yourself this season. Background The Folly Collection creates serene architectural havens. Even your most pretentious architecture-loving friend can enjoy designer Malek Alqadi’s work. Natural elements are blended with indoor and outdoor living to celebrate…

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Beauty & Wellness

Hotel Skincare Brands to Watch

It used to be that hotels just needed a $50,000 Duxiana mattress and 1000-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. But nowadays, the top hotels are developing their own skincare lines – and ones that are more than just skin-deep. The Hotel: Aman Aman Resorts can be found all over the world: in Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are havens of serenity and relaxation with a heavy emphasis on self-care. The food is always fresh, nourishing and directly inspired by each…

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New York City

Crazy Pizza NYC

If a super model and her Italian baby daddy opened up a pizza joint… Wait, that did happen. Crazy Pizza NYC is a second joint venture (if you count daughter Leni as the first) between Heidi Klum and her daughter’s father, Flavio Briatore. Located in the Soho neighborhood in the old Osteria Morini space, Crazy Pizza may not be what you think it is. So is Heidi Klum’s pizza place in NYC any good? This is a first look. Atmosphere…

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