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Where to Stay in Cambodia

The Rosewood Phnom Penh Why we recommend it: Although Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world, the opening of the Rosewood Phnom Penh makes a bold statement that Cambodia is serious about becoming the new Hong Kong. A skyscraper and the tallest building in the city (at least for now), the Rosewood is a symbol of both the government’s commitment to creating industry as well as the foresight of the Rosewood group that Cambodia has potential to…

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Travel Buzz

The Nantucket-and-Boston Getaway Deal

On a crossover episode of “best ways to experience New England,” The White Elephant on Nantucket island is partnering with Mandarin Oriental, Boston to offer guests the “Two If By Land, Three If By Sea” package: a three nights on the island and two nights in the city getaway. Included in the package are also experiences such as sailing around Nantucket, exploring the island’s rich history, and tickets to the Whaling Museum. The rates start at $3,398 for two guests.…

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Celebrity Travel

11 Cadogan Hotel: Elizabeth Hurley Knows Chic

11 Cadogan Gardens, London Who Elizabeth Hurley, British model, businesswoman, actress, and general embodiment of style and chicness. The Details A hotel owned by the very personification of beauty itself is never going to be anything less that simply haute. Located mere minutes away from Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, shopping at Sloane Square and the Harrods department store in the upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood, the luxury boutique hotel is a 56-guest-room sanctuary of style, where each room is decorated individually. Made…

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Things You’ll Love

Away: Meghan-Markle-Approved Luggage

If you’re an avid traveler, chances are you’ve come across New York City’s own Away luggage. It’s a go-to luggage brand for many of us, with its modern design and affordable prices. And that includes celebrities too. If it’s good enough for Meghan Markle, it’s good enough for us. That’s just a general rule of thumb we like to live by. Meghan Markle’s Away suitcase has been photographed on many occasions, including Meghan and Harry’s arrival in Vancouver in 2020.…

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Style

Khaite: One-Stop-Shop for Travel

We always find it difficult to walk past a brand that is a one-stop shop for everything that is elegant and chic, but also practical – that’s Khaite. It was only in 2016 that Cate Holstein created the brand with the intention to make something that “is feminine, without being precious.” By observing which garments people cherish but don’t admire, versus those that are admirable but impractical, Holstein set out to bridge the gap. And bridge she did. (more…)

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Rome

Fendi Private Suites Fendi Private Suites is not on anyone’s radar except those who are in the know. Fendi put a jewel box boutique hotel on top of their store in Rome, where guests can live, breathe, and sleep fashion. And it makes sense: Fendi is a luxury brand, they have world-class clothing, and one of the best furniture lines out there – so why not create a hotel that brings everything together? The Accommodations The rooms are not the…

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Celebrity Travel

Mission Ranch: Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby

A list of things Clint Eastwood is known for includes Oscar-winning acting and directing, and being a cultural icon of 80s masculinity, all of which are givens. A list of things that Clint Eastwood is less known for, however, includes him serving two years as mayor of idyllic beachside town Carmel-by-the-Sea in California, buying the Mission Ranch, (thus helping to preserve it’s now 170+ year history), renovating and refurbishing it, and opening up the Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in…

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New York City

Mary’s Fish Camp

Mary’s Fish Camp has been around for almost 20 years – and with good reason. This charming restaurant sits on a perfect meet cute corner in the West Village, one of the quaintest neighborhoods in New York City. What keeps the crowds coming back, weekend after weekend is Mary’s food. Mary’s is hands down the best lobster roll in the city, and on top of that, one of the best seafood restaurants in NYC. You can’t make Mary’s Fish Camp reservations…

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Travel Guides

The Best Guide in Rome on our Radar: Take Walks

Italy is known for a plethora of desirable things: a rich history, breathtaking architecture, eye-opening art, sightseeing, and the undeniably flavorful, irresistible food. Pizza, pasta, gelato, bread, olive oil… the list goes on, and there is no shortage of wine (or a Spritz or two) to go with every meal. Across the world, guided tours escort travelers around monuments, markets, and historical sights – which is informative, but not necessarily exclusive. Until now. From Rome to Florence to Venice and…

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Lifestyle

BLDWN: Your Go-To Global Style Brand

A brand that melds both fashion and global culture – BLDWN has the clean basics to build the foundation of style for your next getaway. A brand for both men and women, BLDWN redefines modern American fashion with clean and crisp lines, attention to details and the best quality fabrics. One of our favorite pieces from their original line is the perfect hoodie sweatshirt, that was lined with fleece, which is especially cozy when they crank up the air on…

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