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Berlin From The Inside

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 Berlin, where she often travels. Places to See: If all you did was sit in a cafe and people watch, you would be getting a cultural experience in Berlin. However, the city has such a fascinating history given the Berlin Wall. The Brandenburg Gate, Liquidrom, Topographie des Terrors, the East…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Malta

The Hotel: The Phoenicia Why we recommend it: Malta, the destination known for its hidden beaches, adventurous diving hotspots, and scenic views, was previously only missing a good place to stay. That is, until The Phoenicia, which is now hands down, where to stay in Malta. Located in the heart of Valletta, with the best views of Grand Harbor (a 16th-Century UNESCO World Heritage site), and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, The Phoenicia is the first…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Six Senses Krabey Island

Six Senses Krabey Island What do you get when you take a private island, mix it with an authentic, unspoiled culture, and add the best luxury hotel provider on the planet? You get Six Senses Krabey Island. The Rooms As you would expect from a Six Senses property, Krabey Island’s rooms are spectacular. Totally high tech, up-to-date, and quintessentially luxurious. Private plunge pools, beachside views, and the most comfortable mattresses you’ve ever slept on because, after all, sleeping is wellness…

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New York City

The Italian Art of Drinking: Coffee and Cocktails on the Bar Pisellino Menu

Bar Pisellino L’Arte del Bere – the Italian art of drinking. This is what Bar Pisellino is about. Celebrating the classic Italian bar, the Bar Pisellino menu offers authentic espresso and bomboloni alongside aperitivo and cocktails in the evening. Have a cappuccino and a bite to eat, or stop in before dinner for a cocktail and aperitivio. Either way, don’t miss this authentic Italian café, seemingly transported straight from Italy, but right in the heart of the West Village. Good…

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cappuccino and bomboloni on a silver tray at bar pisellino

Hotel Reviews

Six Senses Krabey Island: The Ultimate Wellness Experience

What do you get when you take a private island, mix it with an authentic, unspoiled culture, and add the best luxury hotel provider on the planet? You get Six Senses Krabey Island. The Rooms As you would expect from a Six Senses property, Krabey Island’s rooms are spectacular. In signature Six Senses Style, they are totally high tech, up-to-date, and quintessentially luxurious. Private plunge pools, beachside views, and the most comfortable mattresses you’ve ever slept on because, after all,…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Los Angeles: The Classic Family Adventure

Los Angeles is a classic US destination that is appealing all year round, to every age group. Besides Disneyland, Six Flags, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, tours of Universal Studios, Madame Tussauds, and hiking to the Hollywood Sign (although is that not plenty?), LA is equipped with infinite hidden and not-so-hidden gems for the entire family. Long-time LA resident, corporate attorney, and proud mother of three, Nisha Patel has helped us come up with some of the best recommendations for…

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Hotel Reviews

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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