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Jetiquette – Your Guide to Flying Private

Forget the 1%. When you’re flying private, you’re dealing with the .0001%. It’s a whole different kind of mile-high club, and not just anyone (with the ability to fit in tight places) can join. There are rules to chartering a plane. But if you’re lucky enough to be invited — which nowadays is sometimes the only way to get from Point A to Point B — think of it as an invitation to your host’s home in the sky. Jetiquette…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 6 Best Four Seasons in the World

The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts portfolio sets the bar for travel, and was the leader in establishing a new standard for luxury travel. The chances are good, that when you stay at a Four Seasons hotel, it will be a home run experience. But to choose the best Four Seasons in the world, well, that’s like picking favorites amongst your children. That’s where Galavante Founder Christine comes in though, as she has stayed in more than 80 Four Seasons Hotels around…

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hotel interior with painted ceilings, dangling chandeliers, palm plants and sofas, best four Seasons in the world

Home Design

Favorite Coffee Table Books

Books are not just for reading; they’re for decorating, too. The proper selection of books — whether on your coffee table, in the entrance way or by the bed — can tie together an entire room. Books are part of home design. That, and they can be a reflection of who you want to convey you are. These are a few statement coffee table books that add a whole lot to your home as well as your persona. Chic Stays…

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Things You’ll Love

Carry-On Luxury Luggage

Your luggage is your calling card, when you’re on the road. And you will on the road again soon, if you haven’t already snuck away for some Vitamin D this winter. So to look forward to all the good things to come in travel, here are 5 carry on suitcases. These five luxury luggage brands will take you anywhere from that business trip to Chicago to that long weekend in Paris. Goyard Why we like it: If there’s a bag…

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New York City

Don Angie – Better Than Ever

If there’s one place that has made this dining in sub-zero weather not only bearable but something sought-after all winter, it’s Don Angie. Far beyond the requisite space heater, Don Angie restaurant makes the socially distanced dining experience actually social. And enjoyable. The cabins are designed so you can see the people around you, outside your pod with windows in between. Don Angie’s cabins are the warmest places to eat during the winter as well. It’s even better when those…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebrity-Owned Hotels

What do celebs do with some of that extra change in their couch cushions? Own a hotel, of course. Celebs like Leo, Hugh and Olivia can now add hotelier to their list of impressive accomplishments. (DiCaprio, Jackman and Newton-John, in case you’re not on a first-name basis with them). These aren’t any ordinary celebrity-owned hotels, though. As passion-driven projects, these spots focus on wellness and sustainability. Think manatee conservation centers and zero carbon footprint. On the extreme makeover side,…

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Destinations

Top Hotel Rooms With a View

Joelle Mentis, Writer Sometimes, life is about 1,000 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. And big fluffy bathrobes. Extra bonus points when they’re in a plush hotel room with a view. Because some days you’re feeling the Pacific Ocean vibe, and others, you’re in an Eiffel Tower frame of mind. No matter your mood, there’s a view for that. And these are eight hotels with the most beautiful views in the world. The Mandarin Oriental New York Location: New York, NY View:…

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Destinations

Six Spots to Spring Ski

Forget flying South for the winter; this season, the West is where it’s at. A number of you have realized that this pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go work from the slopes, because that can be home too. Fresh tracks, pow pow and social-distanced après ski — well that’s just about maximizing your time. The good news is there’s still enough season to get involved, and these are six top spots to spring ski, or if you’ve figured out…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebs Who Love to Ski

’Tis the season for the genetically bestowed and exceptionally talented to hit the slopes. And some of these celebs shred it. Here are where some of your favorites of the moment are skiing, like it’s 2019. The Celebs: Kendall, Gigi and Bella (No last names needed) The Spot: Aspen The perennial favorite of the celebs, Aspen’s charm as a town, the excellent dining scene and Cloud 9, are just a few of the reasons celebs love this town. But for…

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New York City

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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