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Top 5 Places to Ski

It’s 40 degrees out. The sun is shining and the air is brisk. You stare down at the double black diamond ahead. Your ski tips flirt with the drop as you adjust your goggles. Your legs are shaking because you’re so pumped. You’ve waited for this first run and, finally, it’s here. Ski boots tightened, jacket zipped up, ski pole straps wrapped around your wrists. Ready? Let’s go. (more…)

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Beauty & Wellness

Spas to Travel For: The Ranch Malibu

The Spa: The Ranch Malibu Why we like it: If there is anything more apt than escaping from the bitter winter to sunny California, it’s escaping to an all-immersive luxury spa experience in Malibu. Except it’s even better than a spa: it’s a wellness center. Combine that with the healthy lifestyle outlook of The Ranch, and you have yourself a perfect Valentine’s Day week. The Malibu Ranch invites you – nay, compels you – to dive in to jumpstarting your…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Best Romantic Getaways

They say that love is blind – but while that much may be true, love is certainly not oblivious to beauty and luxury. And love is especially temped by them on Valentine’s Day: this February week is synonymous with a romantic staycation. Think seclusion, nature, and intimacy. We’re got you covered with our list of top five most romantic luxury Valentine’s Day destinations (all in the name of love, of course). Amangiri, Utah There’s a reason why celebrities who have…

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New York City

Top 5 Chinese Food Restaurants in NYC

We’re putting it out there: NYC may just have the best Chinese food in the world. And we’re talking everything, from classic white-gloved waiters and nightly bespectacled noodle shows, to sexy-vibed cavernous downtown spots, where food and scene compete for the top spot. This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Pig, which may just be the excuse to pig out (but with poise, of course). This is our list for Chinese New Year, and all-year-round best Chinese food…

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Travel Buzz

Il Ballo del Doge: Venetian Ball

Sontuoso. Such a sweet word with an even sweeter meaning. If your Italian is a bit rusty, here’s some help: sontuoso is where we get the English word “sumptuous.” It refers to something lavish, luxurious, magnificent, or rich—basically it’s everything we love in life. And if there was only one word to describe the Il Ballo del Doge in Venice, sontuoso would barely even scratch the surface. The Il Ballo del Doge is the creation of Italian luxury fashion designer…

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New York City

Studio at the Freehand

The Freehand Good for: Drinks and small bites, very casual dinner with friends, last minute reservations and random drop bys, from morning to noon and night. Atmosphere: Lively and fun; there’s something about the Freehand that makes you feel like you stepped into Havana, meets Africa, meets an umber chic flea market space. The Studio is a Roman + Williams designed space, and we think it may be some of their best work yet. Why we like it: If you…

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New York City

The Llama Inn NYC: Peru off the L

Good for: Groups of friends or date night. The Llama Inn NYC menu is made for sharing, so invite adventurous friends and sample as many of the artful small plates as you can. Or, invite a date because it’s quiet enough to talk, and the cocktails are delicious. Atmosphere Cool and modern. The Llama Inn is a high-end Brooklyn concept with thoughtful details and a casual vibe, all in a fine dining sleekness. There’s also a striking textile installation by…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Italy: Il San Pietro

Tastemaker: Matthew Lux Would you recommend Il San Pietro? Absolutely. How many stars 1-2 would you rate this hotel overall? 4.5 What are three words you would use to describe the hotel? Transcendent, relaxing, delicious. What was your favorite part of the hotel? It’s a toss-up between the private beach and the restaurant on the terrace. Ratings: 1-5 (with 1 being lowest): Rooms: 4.5 Service: 5 Hotel amenities: 4.5 Restaurant: 5 Location: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Review: We found ISP to…

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Reviews

Soho House Berlin

Why We Like it First, it’s Soho House, so you are guaranteed to be among the cool, young, and beautiful people by booking a room at the Berlin outpost. While they do screen who is allowed to rest their pretty little heads on their crisp percale sheets, you don’t need to be a member to stay at Soho House Berlin, so it’s a back door way to hanging out with Berlin’s chic crowd. Admittedly, in its previous incarnations, we were…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Jerusalem

Overview Sometimes you have to travel somewhere, to just experience something yourself. The David Citadel is a prime example. We’ll be honest with you, our first call was to the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, which is known amongst the cooler circles as the place to stay. The Mamilla was packed to the gills though, and it was by luck that someone casually mentioned the sister hotel, David Citadel, had openings right across the street. So we breezed into the hotel fresh off the…

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