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Celebrity-Spotting in Maine

Maine is becoming the go-to place where celebs go to escape the paparazzi. Celebrities in Maine include Martha Stewart, George W. Bush and John Travolta. Additionally, the actor known for playing the role of Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, spends a lot of time there. In fact, he spends so much time there that Patrick Dempsey has a home in Maine. Patrick Dempsey’s Home in Maine Originally from Maine, Dempsey spent his childhood there before moving to NYC…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Guide to Maine – Falling Into Portland

The hottest destination of summer 2020 wasn’t St. Tropez. It wasn’t Ibiza. And no, it wasn’t Mykonos. It may have just been Maine, and the inside track is — it’s just as good in early fall. This is your guide to Maine and its capital city Portland. Suggested Stay: 4 days, or stay awhile to feel like a local. Good For: Families, couples, and solo travelers A Little History: Before we get into your guide to Maine, we have…

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Travel Buzz

Vacation Arbitrage with the Six Senses

There is light at the end of the tunnel, so now is the time to seize the opportunities, such as vacation arbitrage, so to speak. Countries across the world are reopening, but given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we don’t blame you for being a little skeptical of travel right now. But you know you need to have something to look forward to thanks to the Six Senses Resorts. Six Senses is providing you with the opportunity to “plan now, play…

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Celebrity Travel

A Victoria’s Secret Model & a Rock Star

No, that’s not a cliché but rather who you’re most likely to run into (yes, often together) at this hotel in Jamaica. Set in Negril and known for its seven-mile beach, this is where you go for the fun, or better yet, with a rock star and supermodel, make your own fun. Welcome to the Rockhouse, which yes, is for rock stars, but really named for the rock that the hotel is built into, overlooking the Caribbean. The private bungalows are…

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Jamaica Mon – Spreading One Love to Americans

Jamaica — the land of One Love — is spreading that love by welcoming Americans. You know, if white sand beaches, turquoise waters, best lobster in the Caribbean and a chance to really unplug are your thing. And the fan-favorite lodging — and by fan we mean everyone from billionaire Steve Schwarzman to Meghan and Harry to Ralph Lauren to Adele — is this hotel, which is one of the most iconic in the Caribbean. Welcome to Round Hill. Good for:…

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Hawaii 5-0 – Rules of the Road

With Hawaii set to reopen to visitors October 1 (at least as of now), the requirements to enter sound more like Barbados for fellow Americans and all arriving visitors, and yes, include a 14-day mandatory quarantine at home. For Hawaii, that means no trips to the grocery store, no long drives along their stunning coastline and no going to any public areas. They have prohibited local car rental companies from renting to visitors in the quarantine period and have a hotline for…

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Travel Guides

Mile High Dreams

If you ever get invited on this type of airplane, your answer should be yes. This is Beyoncé and Jay-Z worthy. We chartered this plane recently (no, not to Bey and Jay, as we’re the vault and never kiss and tell), and we had to share. For when you need that daydream of getting away on your own jet to the Maldives, or if you’re a hitter and ready to charter your own plane, we have you covered. The object…

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New York City

Estela & Frenchette Come Uptown

Expect to start seeing a much cooler crowd at Rockefeller Center, as downtown favorites Estela and Frenchette are taking up residence there Wednesday through Saturday for the month of September. It’s pretty ingenious actually — they are setting up outdoor tables on the rink and serving seafood towers and lavish picnic baskets stocked with goodies that will delight. So friends – dreams do come true. Especially if yours includes picnicking on The Rink at Rockefeller Center with food from two…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Jackson Hole

Amangani Jackson Hole We’ll clue you into a secret: Just like with the Hamptons, September may be the best month in Jackson Hole, in the big, beautiful state of Wyoming. And at the top of a tucked-away mountain range, you get one of the most stunning views of the Grand Teton Mountains from who else, but Aman’s Amangani, which literally means “peaceful home.” Why we like it: The View: In a word, view. Set atop of a mountainside overlooking the Grand…

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Celebrity Travel

24 Hours With a Celeb in NYC

NYC Celeb-Approved Spots We’ll let you in on a secret; even with 20+ years in NYC, and although we always play it cool, it is a lot of fun to celeb spot in the city. From the rarified likes of Suite 200 at Madison Square Garden, to Soho House – to getting coffee at the corner bodega, the rich and famous – they are just like us. Sometimes. So if you’ve ever wondered what the life of a celeb is like in NYC, here’s…

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