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Road Trip: Canterbury of Kent

Anyone who went to school and read books (or wrote book reports without reading them) has heard of Canterbury of Kent – if not through Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” then through any other British poetry or prose from the middle ages. And there’s a reason: there was a time when Canterbury was the hub for English pilgrims, other church-affiliated folk, and many-a-wonders of the various layers of the British social masses. Today, Canterbury is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, home…

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Travel Buzz

The Winter Paws Up Resort Deal

You’ve done the private islands and the luxury European hotels. You’ve hit all the global hot spots, and the locals at Ibiza could probably pick you out of a line-up. And as much as we love all that too, it’s sometimes it’s time for somewhere fresh – and such a place exists, right in your own backyard: The Resort at Paws Up, Montana. Better yet, they have a deal right now. It’s $626 per night/per person (based on 2 adults…

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Nayara Resort, Spa, and Gardens: Your New Tented Camp

As much as well all love the great indoors, sometimes it’s nice to get back to nature. Not just to look at it or walk around in it. But to feel it: breathing in the fresh morning air can remind us that it’s okay to unplug from time to time (despite what your boss says). And soon, you’ll have just the place to do that. In December 2019, the Nayara Tented Camp will be opening in Costa Rica. Not only…

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New York City

Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC

It’s been a busy year. With work, your personal life, endless emails and admin, you didn’t even notice how Thanksgiving 2019 rolled around – and you certainly won’t have time to put together a meal for everyone. Or maybe you just want to change things up a little bit. Whatever the case is, it’s hardly an issue. After all, you live in New York City. In other words, you have countless options for where to eat thanksgiving this year. We’re…

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Celebrity Travel

Stargroves Villa: Mick Jagger’s Rentable Mustique Home

It’s on our bucket list to eventually have vacationed in the private homes of all the Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Mustique Island. We’ve already discussed renting Keith Richard’s Caribbean villa, now we’re showcasing Stargroves on Mustique, the luxurious estate belonging to Mick Jagger. Mustique island has long attracted celebrities who return frequently to Mustique as they can’t get enough of this intimate, paradise island. Who is Mick Jagger? Mick Jagger is known all over the world as the flamboyant lead…

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Celebrity Travel

432 Hermosa: Leo DiCaprio’s Rentable Home

432 Hermosa, Palm Springs Who If the ‘who’ is referring to ‘who the property was built for,’ the answer is Dinah Shore, the 1940s American singer and actress. If it refers to ‘who vacationed there?’ the list includes (but is not limited to) names such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elvis Presley. But if the ‘who’ refers to ‘who owns the place now?’ it’s one of our favorites: Leonardo DiCaprio. The Details Well, for starters, 432 Hermosa…

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New York City

The Fulton: A Proper Raw Bar

The Fulton Good for: Anyone – solo diners, date nights, work lunches and private parties. This is a go-to spot for when you find yourself downtown. Atmosphere: With an Instagram-able view of the Brooklyn Bridge, The Fulton, inside and out, is tastefully done. During the summer, the outside patio is packed. For colder months, the dark, intimate interior is a chic place to catch up. The vibe is corporate downtown and a welcome addition for those who live in the…

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Luxury Hotel in Istanbul: Six Senses’ Latest Addition

Six Senses Resorts are where wellness meets hospitality and barefoot luxury. But now that they’re opening a location in Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, they may need to add to their slogan. The new property combines the powerhouse of luxury hotel service with the monumentally historic significance of Istanbul. So with the addition of the Six Senses Kocatas Mansions, you may have to add where “history meets hospitality”. Welcome to the new Six Senses Istanbul. What’s Old is New The Six Senses Istanbul…

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Hotel Reviews

L’Apogée Courchevel: The Christmastime Crème de la Crème

With skiing, just like with everything else, we seek the best of the best. The crème de la crème, if you will. The French ski resort Courchevel has been breaking records for combining something luxury for everyone. It contains in itself almost 400 miles of skiing terrain and 166 lifts (including a vast amount of bunny slopes and lifts for children) for the expert schussers, as well as some of the best restaurants, bars, and après-ski in the Alps for…

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Style

Maison Kitsuné: One-Stop Shop. Literally.

Why we like it: There are some clothing brands we feature because of a specific one-thing-or-other that they carry, and there are others we feature simply because we love them. Maison Kitsuné falls in the latter category. We love their multi-faceted Paris-meets-Tokyo clothing brand, their music label (Kitsuné Musique) and even their Café Kitsuné coffee shops. And now, Maison Kitsuné is more accessible than ever before. The scoop: Created in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki, Maison Kitsuné is a…

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