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The Riddler – Your Neighborhood Champagne & Oyster Bar has Arrived

The Riddler Good for: Date nights, special occasions, catching up with a small group of friends, and small group dinners on any night of the week. Atmosphere: Picture Gatsby flirting with an iconic emancipated woman of the Sixties. The Riddler is a small and inviting champagnerie with a feminine touch. The decor is French opulence, vintage chic, mainly black and white, with an impressive all-gold-leaved ceiling. You can still hear your friends’ latest stories, but the vibe is definitely lively…

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Hotel Reviews

Six Senses Uluwatu

Good for: Families, solo travelers, singles, groups of friends, celebrations, even for honeymoons. There’s something for everyone. When to go: Bali is a tropical destination, which means that all seasons are great for diving, hiking, watersports, and fishing. From April to September the weather is dry and sunny. The rainy season starts from October to March – which doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go then. Just be warned. Stay for: 4-5 days, because you really want to entrench in exploring the…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Splurge-Worthy Holiday Toy Gift Guide

The holidays make me thankful for the wealth of special, seasonal events and enchanting experiences that present opportunities to savor treasured time with beloved family and friends, enjoy these magical moments, and make lasting memories. Of course, the true meaning of the holidays is not the biggest present or hottest holiday toy under the tree, but my kids aren’t convinced otherwise quite yet. As for where to begin to find the hottest holiday toys without all the hoopla? Start with…

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Travel Buzz

Silversands Comes To Grenada

If you’ve ever spent time in the Caribbean, you know that it’s all about recharging your batteries. The weather, the food, the people – all of it. And since Silversands opened in Grenada, that part of the world has become even more quintessentially so. Silversands opened last December and put a down-to-earth spin on luxury. Yes, it still has all those creature comforts you’d want, but there’s a laid-back feeling to them. In other words, it’s the perfect place to…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Aman For The Adventurous

Although Aman properties are generally the holy grail of luxury, comfort, and sheer chic style, one of the other hundred reasons we’d choose to stay at an Aman resort is for the adventure. Believe it or not, there are a handful of Aman destinations that stand out above all else when it comes to pushing your limits. We’re not talking about the stuff you can do in your hometown – we’re thinking more along the lines of camel polo and…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Cape Town

Good for: Large groups, small groups, couples, families – pretty much any combination of people. There is something in Cape Town for every scenario. When to go: Although Cape Town is a year-round destination, November through February is likely when you’ll make the most of the region’s scenery. Those are the months for which you have the warmest weather and the least amount of rainfall. What To Do: Cape Town City Tour Start your adventure at the very top with a…

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Celebrity Travel

Andy Murray’s Perthshire Hotel: The Cromlix

The Property: The Cromlix Hotel Who owns The Cromlix? The Cromlix is owned by tennis superstar Andy Murray, the thirty-two-year-old Scottish tennis legend. He is the winner of three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and he is a Davis Cup champion. He is also a founding member of the charity Malaria No More UK (alongside none other than David Beckham) and an active anti-cancer charity spokesperson. Sir Andy Murray is an all-around good guy. Why you should visit…

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New York City

The Best Brunch in NYC List

At any given stage in your life, there are a million reasons to go to brunch with your friends: to catch up on the events of last night, to make plans, because you have stories to tell, to eat delicious food, or simply because it’s the weekend. Regardless of what your reason is, New York City has no shortage of good brunch places. The question is only in figuring out which ones are worth your while. Here is a list of…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Last-Minute Winter Holiday Trips

When Christmastime rolls around, to some this means it’s time to do your shopping, to some it’s time to stay snuggled up at home with a glass of mulled wine, and to some, it means it’s time to plan the most amazing vacation of the year. And although we can’t really help with the first two, we can certainly volunteer our two cents on the latter. Here are our top five locations for this winter holiday trips. Tetiaroa in French…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Christmas at Loire Valley: A Winter Wonderland

Although we recommend Loire Valley at any time throughout the year, during the holidays, it’s a snow-capped French mecca for castles and holiday festivities. Six of the countless ancient French castles are putting on their own bespoke holiday spectacles this year, many in homage of the 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance. We’re talking illuminated winter gardens, huge Christmas trees, candy displays, teddy bear workshops, costume tributes, music, dancing, and everything else that your children dream of around Christmastime. And let’s…

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