There is a reason people leave Paris with suitcases full of beauty products. French beauty has long favored good skin, effortless hair, and a signature scent over complicated routines. And, importantly, some of its most beloved products are just as likely to come from the neighborhood pharmacy as a gilded beauty counter. Fortunately, you no longer need a flight to France to stock your bathroom accordingly. From the moisturizer makeup artists swear by to a cult micellar water, restorative creams,…
Nobody deserves luxurious spa treatments more than new moms. They’ve spent nine months creating a brand-new human being. They are responsible for keeping their little one safe and happy, every hour of every day. And all of this on very little sleep and with massive hormonal changes. Dior knows it. That’s why the Dior spa at the five-star Parisian palace hotel Cheval Blanc has created Haute Motherhood. This is an opulent wellbeing program designed to support women after childbirth. But…
The charms of Paris shine through year-round, but it’s a particularly delightful place to visit around its bi-annual fashion week. Even those who aren’t attending the industry event can appreciate the city’s bustling energy when the runway shows get going. The people-watching alone makes it worth being in town. The best way to enjoy your time, though, is by choosing a hotel that’ll both put you close to the action and serve as an oasis when you need to retreat…
Every Paris itinerary comes with the same greatest hits: the Eiffel Tower, a walk along the Seine, and more croissants and wine than you can reasonably justify. Although that sounds like a perfect vacation, if you want to understand the city rather than just photograph it, spend a morning in one of its markets. Wandering through them is as much a cultural education as a few hours in the Louvre or a deep dive through Versailles. And, you might come…
There are plenty of things that make a hotel memorable. Maybe it’s the expansive view from your room or the perfectly chilled martini at the bar. Perhaps it’s a bed so comfortable that you seriously consider missing your flight home. But sometimes, it’s something much harder to put your finger on — namely, the way a hotel smells. Scent has a direct line to memory. So, it only makes sense that some of the world’s best hotels take fragrance almost…
Sometimes you have to put yourself in a position to be lucky in love. Of course, we’re not saying you should (or shouldn’t) be on the prowl. But sometimes, there’s a more refined approach to finding The One. When you do what you love, or what interests you, you increase your chances of being in the right circle of people. So, if you like big yachts and St. Tropez, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez may be for you. Why You Should…
Seasoned travelers visiting a new country are always keen to see as much as humanly possible – but it’s not always easy. The logistics of hopping from one enticing place to another require a lot of planning that nobody actually wants to go through. But if it’s the Sultanate of Oman that you want to visit, there’s an easy way out from crafting a complicated travel itinerary and doing all the bookings yourself: The Malkai. The Malkai is a new…
Comporta has spent the last decade earning its reputation as the Hamptons of Portugal. Thirty minutes south, in the wild scrubland of Melides, its sister town is quietly building its own following, minus the crowds. Rice fields roll toward hidden beaches, the pace slows even further, and Quinta Amala has planted itself right in the middle of it. It gives rise to a new kind of interest in discovering this stretch of the Alentejo. Photo courtesy of Quinta Amala. Atmosphere…
Lisbon has a way of getting compressed into a layover. Two days, tacked onto a Porto trip or a Sintra day-trip base. Ticked off before people realize what they’ve skipped. But, this is a city built for lingering — not checking off. Seven hills of cracked pastel façades and azulejo tile, moving at the pace of a beach town that just happens to be a capital. Locals call it tranquilo, and you feel it everywhere. It’s in the friendliness of…
No matter if you fly commercial or private, air travel can be a little soulless. Sometimes it’s just a means to an end. Long-distance train travel, however, is the opposite. It’s slow, but it’s got heart and charm. And it’s memorable. You won’t remember a six-hour flight, but you’ll never erase the memories of spending several days aboard a train. Luckily, there are plenty of luxury train journeys on offer, including traveling from Paris to Istanbul on board the Venice…
