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Where to Stay in Dubai

The Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach Why we love it: Dubai defines luxury, though with the arrival of the Four Seasons, it makes it official. In a landscape of skyscrapers including the tallest building in the world, the Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach is like your Hamptons retreat from the city. Think white sand beaches, some serious poolside chill out time and spa treatments befitting of the Four Seasons name. But with all that said, this is not your typical Four Seasons…

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Shay Mitchell – One Pretty Little Traveler

Actress Shay Mitchell Talks Travel Apps and Advice When Shay Mitchell isn’t posting insanely beautiful selfies on her Instagram, the Canadian model/actress is sharing snapshots of her life as she travels the world. Despite her frequent departures, there’s one place on her bucketlist that she hasn’t been yet (hint: it’s in Europe). The 29-year-old blogger and star of Pretty Little Liars is always jetsetting— but when she’s in New York City, she has her go-to restaurants. In an exclusive interview, Shay gives us…

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Aspen Film Festival

Aspen Film Festival September 21-25 As if you needed another excuse to hit up Aspen, the first day of fall welcomes the Aspen Film Festival, which turns this mountain town into a mecca of independent film culture. Some major films have premiered at this festival, like The King’s Speech, Argo and The Imitation Game, just to name a few that have seen Oscar gold. We get you the best tickets in the house to the most buzzy films, as well…

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New York Fashion Week Shows & Experiences

There are few places in the world better than New York City in September. Yes, everyone is hard charge back to work and the high-intensity pace resumes, but it wouldn’t be New York without that energy. Enter the fashionistas, where New York Fashion Week officially kicks off back to school in the city. And we have front row seats and the blown out VIP experience for you for the hottest shows and beyond the tents this September. The Insider Experience: …

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A New York Minute with Nacho Figueras

Why Polo Player Nacho Figueras Loves NYC, and Where He Wants To Visit Next Nacho Figueras looks good doing just about everything: playing Polo, staring in Ralph Lauren ads, and casually hanging out on a boat in New York City. The latter is where we chatted with him, aboard the Grand Banks at Pier 25 Hudson River Park, during the launch and unveiling of Ralph Lauren Fragrance’s Polo Blue Eau De Parfum. The 39-year-old polo player, model, husband and father of four, is…

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Around Town with Jennifer Esposito

When Actress Jennifer Esposito goes on vacation, she’s packs a few important things. On her list are some gluten free snacks, gluten-free beauty products and a gluten-free pot. Yes, cookware. Sometimes she even sneaks gluten-free bread into restaurants in her designer purse. (We’re not kidding.) In between baking delicious goodies and jetsetting at the Éclair Naturals Launch Event, the 44-year-old sat down and opened up to us about how she still enjoys eating, despite being Celiac. The Brooklyn-born star might be best…

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From NYC to the World with Marcus Samuelsson

When Marcus Samuelsson isn’t whipping up something delicious inside a Harlem kitchen, you can likely find him traveling the world – or eating pizza in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Beyond New York, he recently took an international food-influenced excursion with another famous chef (hint: “BAM!”). The 45-year-old is all about using local ingredients – wherever he may be. Samuelsson recently helped Pure Leaf Tea House Collection’s Traveling Tea House launch in the city, and held a food demo, offering cooking tips and tricks. The campaign is…

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A Moet Champagne Pop-Up in France

Yes, that is the sound of corks popping at a new pop-up (say that three times fast). This summer, Moët & Chandon opened Le &, a pop-up restaurant at their historic L’Orangerie estate. Located in Epernay, north of Paris, Le & features cuisine by triple-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alleno. It’s the perfect stop if you’re in the neighborhood, say Paris, 2 hours away. Moet & Chandon champagne is, of course, synonymous with celebration – graduations, promotions, weddings (and some divorces). But…

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New York City

Old School Italian – Trattoria L’incontro

The U.S. Open is right around the corner, and you need a place to eat near the stadium. Stadium meals just don’t cut it, and you can always eat Italian in Manhattan. The Open therefore is the perfect excuse to check out the Astoria scene. Restaurant Trattoria L’incontro is a combination of traditional classics and innovative fare, and is a must experience for any real New Yorker. A Little History The owner, Rocco Scarmone, was born in Orsonga, a small…

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An Aspen Minute with Giada De Laurentiis

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis tries to visit her hometown of Rome 2-3 times a year. But the cooking queen also has a love for Aspen. “My family has a house there,” says the Giada: A Digital Weekly creator, in an exclusive interview. When she isn’t cooking up a storm, or traveling abroad, she’s shopping and relaxing in Colorado. Read on for her packing style, favorite Aspen eats, and routine on the [airplane] runway. Galavante: What do you like to do in Aspen? Giada De…

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