There are three Soho Houses in New York City. There’s Ludlow House in the Lower East Side, DUMBO House in DUMBO, of course, and the iconic Soho House New York on Ninth Avenue. But that’s not enough for New Yorkers. When the chaos of urban life becomes a little too much, they need a proper place to retreat. And what New Yorkers want, New Yorkers get, so Soho House is building Soho Farmhouse Hudson Valley. It’s not quite ready yet…
Australia just wasn’t the same without Wolgan Valley, one of the top hotels in the country. But then Mother Nature decided (in the form of a landslide) that Emirates’ luxury abode was not meant to be. So what did Emirates do over the past 3 years? They put $50 mil into the hotel, and now it’s reopened as a Ritz Carlton. A Return Three Years in the Making The 2023 closure wasn’t up for discussion. A landslide wiped out the…
There’s something to be said for the simple life in the countryside. But you’re not simple, so upgrading to an estate is more your speed. Who doesn’t want their Great Gatsby moment? Bonus points if you find yourself at one of these country estates, which are anything but basic. Photo courtesy of Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay. The Estate: Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay Location: Cernay-la-Ville, France If you’re all about fairytale whimsy, Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay will deliver the countryside escape you’re looking for.…
One of the many reason that New York has such a good restaurant scene is because sometimes, like in the case of Odo NYC, there is more than meets the eye. Like, when you tuck into a non-descript bar for a drink and realize the back room has a Michelin-starred Kaiseki. What makes Odo so special, though, is the democracy of it all. Yes, there’s a traditional, reverent Omakase-like experience at their sushi bar. But there’s also a casual front…
We know we said that only grand gestures will do this Mother’s Day, but there is nothing grander than giving Mom the gift of your time. And because you’re such a good multi- tasker, it just makes sense to spend that time breaking bread (or a tin of caviar) to celebrate Mom at these top NYC spots. Courtesy of The Golden Swan The Brunch: The Golden Swan The Neighborhood: West Village Courtesy of The Golden Swan Let’s begin with the…
There are beach vacations. And then there’s boarding a speedboat and disappearing into the Gulf of Thailand for 15 minutes en route to your own 30-acre island. Six Senses Krabey Island sits five kilometers off Cambodia’s southern coast, just beyond Ream National Park. It’s close enough to Sihanouk International Airport that you’re poolside before you know it. And Phnom Penh is an easy two-hour drive away via the new motorway. But once you’re here, the outside world slips away. Photo…
“Genetically blessed” doesn’t begin to describe the fortune of Kaia Gerber, who is the carbon copy of her mom, Cindy, otherwise known as the OG supermodel. Essentially, you’ve won the lottery when your Mom is both beautiful and was an engineering major in college. And, of course, like every A-list mother-daughter duo, these two have traveled the world. This is where Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber have jetted off to. Photo courtesy of Hôtel de Poulpry, Maison des Polytechniciens. Destination:…
Perfection is not a designation we award lightly, but we’re ready to ordain this estate on 66 private acres deep in Provence pretty darned close. The quintessential French country home, at a modest 13,000 square feet, is the kind of place that inspires you to make a cassoulet and live your best Provençal life. What was originally a pear farm, Les Mas des Poiriers brings the dream of owning an effortless estate to life, alongside a daydream of Mr. Darcy…
Some say it with flowers. Then, there are those who say it with chocolate. That’s all nice, and of course, Mom doesn’t expect anything. In fact, she genuinely cherishes every gift you give, even that clock you made in woodshop in junior high. But you know Mom didn’t raise you to be run-of-the mill in anything, and that includes gift-giving. So naturally, you’re the one who says “thank you” with a grander gesture, like a well-deserved vacation with Mom. These…
Forget Botox. Stem cell rejuvenation is where it’s at nowadays, because beauty is literally more than skin-deep. The conversation around longevity has shifted considerably in recent years. Where anti-aging once meant topical creams and cosmetic procedures, the frontier has moved inward — to the cellular level. Stem cell rejuvenation is at the center of that shift. How Does Stem Cell Rejuvenation Work? The premise is this: stem cells are the body’s raw material, capable of developing into specialized cells that…
