Our Galavante founder, Christine Drinan, who’s been to over 100 countries around the world and is on her way to 195, has a local guide of her favorite spots in NYC, which is where she lives. “Although I’ve lived on the Upper West Side for eighteen years (which I think qualifies me as a native New Yorker at this point), my favorite neighborhood is the West Village. I love the leafy trees, and I love being able to wander on…

We all love to travel for different reasons – to learn, to relax, to soak in culture – you name it. Regardless of your reasoning, you know that there’s always a reason to go to Italy. Specifically, we’re just here to point you in the right direction – which is decidedly Portofino. If you want to eat your face off, drink a bottle of wine with every meal, and relax in the most luxurious hotels, this is the place for…

If there’s a bucket list destination that you’ll find on even the most intrepid travelers list, it’s the Amalfi Coast. With its winding roads, surreal views, and picturesque sunsets on the Mediterranean, Amalfi may be one of the most photogenic locations in Italy—which is saying a lot, considering the surrounding competition. Amalfi is the very definition of la dolce vita. It’s one of the few places on the planet where no matter what your age is, clubbing is always in…

Although there are some world-renowned vacation spots we like to relish in – all the Londons, Parises, St. Tropez’s and Mykonoses of the world, there is something particularly appealing about vacationing somewhere so off-the-grid, that it’s almost a secret. Sometimes, you want unspoiled, authentic and super-model-stunningly-gorgeous. A place that almost feels retro, where it isn’t about how many double and triple magnums you’re ordering. We’d like to welcome you to Malta. The Cultural Capital of the World Recently, the cultural…

The Property: Necker Island Who: When someone has crossed oceans in a hot-air balloon (and especially if this barely scratches the surface of what they have achieved), you can safely say they know a thing or two about adventuring. But Richard Branson also happens to be a billionaire entrepreneur, founder of the Virgin Group, proud owner of Necker Island – a 74-acre island in the British Virgin Islands. Why: Known for being a playground for the stars and all conceivable…