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Khaite: One-Stop-Shop for Travel

We always find it difficult to walk past a brand that is a one-stop shop for everything that is elegant and chic, but also practical – that’s Khaite. It was only in 2016 that Cate Holstein created the brand with the intention to make something that “is feminine, without being precious.” By observing which garments people cherish but don’t admire, versus those that are admirable but impractical, Holstein set out to bridge the gap. And bridge she did. (more…)

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Rome

Fendi Private Suites Fendi Private Suites is not on anyone’s radar except those who are in the know. Fendi put a jewel box boutique hotel on top of their store in Rome, where guests can live, breathe, and sleep fashion. And it makes sense: Fendi is a luxury brand, they have world-class clothing, and one of the best furniture lines out there – so why not create a hotel that brings everything together? The Accommodations The rooms are not the…

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Celebrity Travel

Mission Ranch: Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby

A list of things Clint Eastwood is known for includes Oscar-winning acting and directing, and being a cultural icon of 80s masculinity, all of which are givens. A list of things that Clint Eastwood is less known for, however, includes him serving two years as mayor of idyllic beachside town Carmel-by-the-Sea in California, buying the Mission Ranch, (thus helping to preserve it’s now 170+ year history), renovating and refurbishing it, and opening up the Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant in…

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New York City

Mary’s Fish Camp

Mary’s Fish Camp has been around for almost 20 years – and with good reason. This charming restaurant sits on a perfect meet cute corner in the West Village, one of the quaintest neighborhoods in New York City. What keeps the crowds coming back, weekend after weekend is Mary’s food. Mary’s is hands down the best lobster roll in the city, and on top of that, one of the best seafood restaurants in NYC. You can’t make Mary’s Fish Camp reservations…

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Travel Guides

The Best Guide in Rome on our Radar: Take Walks

Italy is known for a plethora of desirable things: a rich history, breathtaking architecture, eye-opening art, sightseeing, and the undeniably flavorful, irresistible food. Pizza, pasta, gelato, bread, olive oil… the list goes on, and there is no shortage of wine (or a Spritz or two) to go with every meal. Across the world, guided tours escort travelers around monuments, markets, and historical sights – which is informative, but not necessarily exclusive. Until now. From Rome to Florence to Venice and…

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Lifestyle

BLDWN: Your Go-To Global Style Brand

A brand that melds both fashion and global culture – BLDWN has the clean basics to build the foundation of style for your next getaway. A brand for both men and women, BLDWN redefines modern American fashion with clean and crisp lines, attention to details and the best quality fabrics. One of our favorite pieces from their original line is the perfect hoodie sweatshirt, that was lined with fleece, which is especially cozy when they crank up the air on…

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Celebrity Travel

The Bedford Post Inn: A Richard Gere Getaway

If you are looking for a getaway at The Bedford Inn, Richard Gere’s hotel in upstate New York, then this is the article for you. You will find the Bedford Post Inn in Bedford Hills, Westchester County NY. It is only a one hour drive north of Manhattan so this makes the Bedford Post Inn a perfect weekend break from New York City. It is exactly what you picture when you think “quiet, romantic getaway.” It’s all that, and more.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Barcelona

Good for: Solo travelers, couples, groups of friends and families. Come one, come all. Suggested Stay: 3-4 days Why now: Soho House has opened, and the food scene is having a renaissance. Time to go: All year round. Barcelona is always a good idea. When you think of Spain, you may think of drinking sangria until the morning, eating gelato all day, stopping at every tapas bar, and soaking up the sun. In other words, you think of Barcelona. Of…

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Celebrity Travel

Soneva Jani: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Honeymoon

The Hotel: Soneva Jani, Maldives What do you get when you bring your ex-husband, your children and your new husband to one of the most exclusive resorts in the Maldives? You get Gwyneth Paltrow’s honeymoon at Soneva Jani, set smack-dab in the Indian Ocean in over-the hut villas. Who Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Victoria and David Beckham are regulars at Soneva Fushi, Jani’s sister resort – which is also where Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas took spent their honeymoon.…

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New York City

Spanish Diner: Sign Us Up for Anything Jose Andres

Spanish Diner Good for: Spanish Diner is good for breakfast and lunch during the week. It’s currently one of the only spots open for breakfast right now in the complex and it’s a civilized place that most people have not caught on to yet for easy work meetings. The weekends in the new Hudson Yards are absolute chaos so we suggest steering clear. But, either way, this is a solid option. Atmosphere: An assuming fun, lively diner, where you get…

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