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Hook & Albert: The Mary-Poppins-Meets-James-Bond Bag

Being a jet-setter isn’t all booking hotels and planning getaways, you know. A true jet-setter also needs to be properly equipped. Whether you’re a light or heavy packer, there’s nothing worse than luggage that doesn’t go hand-in-hand with your poise and efficiency. But what if we told you that Hook & Albert has recently created a universal travel garment bag that would make both Mary Poppins and James Bond jealous? The Hook & Albert Twill Garment Weekender Bag is perfect for…

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Hotel Reviews

The Gold Key to Palm Beach: Brazilian Court

Hotel: The Brazilian Court When it’s winter at home, it’s high season in Palm Beach, which means it’s time to soak in some Vitamin D, and sport your matching family Lily Pulitzer. You will brighten both your wardrobe and your spirits. Follow the industry tycoons, presidents, celebrities and socialites for a luxurious Palm Beach weekender at the Brazilian Court Hotel. Once your family arrives at the Brazilian Court, you’ll enjoy comfortable extravagance and truly supreme service. You’ll receive a gold…

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New York City

Agern: Scandinavia in NYC

Agern Good for: Work lunches, and meeting those friends who take the train back to Greenwich for an early dinner. Hands down, Agern, or its more casual food hall café next door, are the best places to eat near Grand Central. Atmosphere: A Danish restaurant, with the Icelandic chef Gunnar Gislason (with roots from the Mothership Dill restaurant in Reykjavik), Agern has a minimalist, sleek Scandinavian sensibility. And the atmosphere is just the people who enjoy good food, even during…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Los Angeles in 48 Hours

Although it may seem like winter should be coming to a head by now, there’s still snow on the ground, and the air is still crisp. But, it is always summer somewhere, and if the mountain will not come to Muhammad… well, you know how it goes. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a weekend away with your girlfriends/bros, or just a three-day-break from the never-ending grind, Los Angeles is decidedly the place to be. And we’re not talking…

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Travel Buzz

Eleven Experience: The Heli-Ski Deal

The term “off the grid” has in recent years become so ubiquitous, that it’s difficult to determine when it’s actually true. But there is still one place where “off the grid” isn’t taken lightly – that’s Deplar Farm in Iceland. With Iceland Eleven Experience, it’s not just skiing – it’s heli-skiing. It’s not just activities – it’s every adventure your heart desires. And it’s not just nature – it’s the Northern Lights. It’s as off-the-grid as it gets. Fljót Valley…

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Lifestyle

Travel Shoes: A Guide to Shoes That Pack Well

When it comes to packing, there is no compromise more annoying than having to sacrifice a pair of shoes because they’re probably not worth taking with you. Say, if you were only planning to wear them with that one outfit while you were on vacation. Or if they’re too heavy, and not worth the effort of carrying in your luggage. Or because the stiletto might break in your suitcase. Or because if you collapse them, you’ll ruin them. There’s always…

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New York City

The Review: Waverly Inn

There’s a reason why the Waverly Inn NYC has stayed open despite the challenges of the last two years. It was much hyped when it first opened back in 2006 but it has proved to have staying power. It remains a great scene today and is one of our go-to spots when we are home in NYC. This Restaurant is Good for: If you are missing Graydon Carter at Vanity Fair and just want to feel closer to him, then…

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Hotel Reviews

Paris’ Left Bank Luxury: Hotel Lutetia

When it comes to luxury hotels, Paris certainly wasn’t lacking any. On the right bank of the Seine, you’ll find dozens. Which is why the Hotel Lutetia is so unique: it’s the only one settled on the left. It’s like in one fell swoop, there’s a hotel that meets the discerning traveler standards and has made the Left Bank the place to stay. A History of Celebrities It is no surprise that Hotel Lutetia is that it’s always been celebrity-approved.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Egypt: Connecting with the Origins of Modern Humanity

You need to clear two spots on your travel bucket list. The first one is for Egypt. And the second one is for going back to Egypt when you realize that one trip wasn’t enough. There’s almost no other way to say it: Egypt is just so damn fascinating. There’s this mystical, almost spiritual connection you feel with the land. Visiting the Valley of the Kings, taking a cruise along the Nile, or riding a camel through the desert –…

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New York City

The Ultimate French Restaurant: Le Pierre Lapin

Le Pierre Lapin Good for: Date night, girl’s night, and large-group-of-friends night. Also, if you find yourself without a dinner reservation, or if you’re on European time for later dinners, there is a good chance you can walk in late for some good French home cooking. There’s almost always a good occasion for dinner at Le Pierre Lapin. Atmosphere: Intimate, convivial, cozy, and candle-lit in the West Village. If it feels a little like your grandmother’s living room decorated from…

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