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Picnic By Helicopter

Your hard-earned cash is burning a hole in your pocket. There’s only so much Amazon grocery delivery and online shopping that you can do to feel like you’re having an experience. Because 7+ months into this pandemic, you’re ready to do something – almost anything – that doesn’t involve pretending like making bread is a substitute for living life. With everyone forced to spend more time outdoors, picnics are having their moment (see picnic at The Rink at Rockefeller Center). To celebrate…

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Travel Buzz

Jumby Bay Reopens

You’re ready to dip your toe in the water of pandemic-era international travel. Direct flights, a private island and all the champagne you can drink? This plan is starting to sound pretty good. Jumby Bay reopens on November 7, and if you’re thinking of a trip, this is a perfect soft-landing spot to get back out into the world. The Details A private island in Antigua, the opening special includes a $300 spa credit per suite, all-inclusive a la carte…

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New York City

Your Chance At Polo Bar

You know a place is good when, even after 5 years in business, you still can’t get a reservation, no matter how high your credit card limit. Polo Bar has always been about relationships, which is what makes it so fun to be there. We’re hard-pressed to find better people-watching or a better Old Fashioned in the city. Now, in this pandemic world, you’ve got the chance to bring Polo Bar At Home to you. On the menu is the…

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Celebrity Travel

Xoxo, Gossip Girl

Spotted — Serena in the city of Dublin, with her real-life husband Ryan Reynolds — acting like an everyday person-around-town. Coffee runs, shopping, long walks in quaint Irish towns — we have the intel on the spots. Because after all the glamour and red carpets, even Serena needs her caffeine fix. While in town filming The Rhythm Section, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made Dublin their second home, frequenting Bear Market Coffee and shopping up a storm at Avoca, where…

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New York City

Top Nordic Restaurants for Takeout in NYC This Week

Celebrate August with a midsummer smorgasbord from the finest Nordic restaurants available for takeout/delivery in NYC. Here is our top picks from NYC’s finest Nordic restaurants. The Restaurant: Aquavit Enjoy the ultimate smorgasbord from the renowned Scandinavian restaurant, Aquavit. Order the Smörgåsbord for Two for a delightful selection of herring, gravlax, cheeses, sauces, breads, and more. For an even more extravagant feast, opt for the Full Smörgåsbord for Two, which includes additional delicacies like meatballs, lingonberries, and sausages. Aquavit also…

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Travel Guides

Classic Los Angeles Restaurants

You’ve never had an avocado — or sushi for that matter — until you’ve had it in LA. This is the city where they’ve mastered the art of effortlessly good food because the ingredients are just so darned fresh. In fact, farm to table in California is the standard. It would actually be more effort to source ingredients that weren’t just harvested from the local farmer. It’s impossible to include all the new, trendy places for LA, as it changes daily.…

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Best Of The Best

Top LA Workout Studios

There’s a reason Californians look so good, and it’s likely not the water. These are the top workout studios and best-in-class instructors. These top LA workout studios not only know how to make you sweat, but share their good vibes energy. They’re on the list, because that energy is off the charts. For now, these studios are generally closed in person due to COVID. However, they are doing private sessions with their trainers as well as online workouts. It’s now that…

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Road Trip

The Prettiest Road Trip in the U.S.

One of the most stunning drives in the world is right here in the United States. We take you up Highway 1 in California, also known as the famed Pacific Coast Highway, for the ultimate road trip. The traditional route runs from Vancouver all the way down to San Diego. This is the kind of trip you would take when you have a lot of time on your hands, like when you sell your tech company. In the meantime, this is an abbreviated…

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Travel Buzz

The Maybourne Beverly Hills

It’s not just Prince Harry who made a move to Los Angeles. LA now has a piece of the most iconic hotel portfolio in London, with the opening the Maybourne Beverly Hills. And even better? No 14-day quarantine upon arrival, so plan on excursions to Rodeo Drive right around the corner. Though if this hotel is anything like its sister properties – Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley in the UK – the hotel will be a destination unto itself.…

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Celebrity Travel

Celeb Spotting in LA

Yes, there are some glamorous places to people watch in LA, and in normal times, hanging outside the Nice Guy late at night with the paps will guarantee you a sighting. But celebs — they really are just like us (but with movie deals, private jets and very attractive costars). These are the spots to get the best sightings, and they’re not what you think. National Women’s Soccer League What do a Desperate Housewife, Black Swan Ballerina and a 6-time…

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