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La Mercerie: A French Cafe You Can Take Home

La Mercerie Good for: Work lunches, weekend brunch and casual dinners. Think of it as an all-day café, except with more gourmet food. It’s also an oasis to get away from the crowds on the outskirts of Soho, in one of its most charming parts. Atmosphere: Comfortable, unassuming, yet stylishly elegant. Although the vibe mirrors a busy French café, it isn’t so bustling that it’s hectic. Quite the opposite actually; the atmosphere is one where you wish you could post…

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Style

Athleisure: Top 4 Fashion Brands

Meghan Markle made headlines (though when does she not?) when she was spotted leaving her baby shower for the airport in an athleisure look from head to toe. Clearly, as any seasoned traveler knows, athleisure is the way to go when you want to be both comfortable for a long flight and chic. Here are a few of our favorite fashion brands trendsetting athleisure wear for the discerning traveler. The Brand: LNDR is a London-based active line integrating tech…

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Ananti Resort, Residences & Beach Club Arrives in Montenegro

With its pristine beaches and charming villages, Montenegro is quickly becoming a sought-after destination for luxury travelers. And with the recent opening of Ananti Resort Residences & Beach Club, it just got even better. Situated on the Bay of Kotor, this exclusive retreat offers guests stunning views, impeccable service, and luxurious amenities. So pack your bags and head to Montenegro—Ananti Resort awaits! The Scoop: Located in the Bay of Kotor, the arrival of the Ananti Resort brings much needed competition…

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Four Seasons Lanai: The Unlimited Suite Experience Deal

When it comes to travel, there are certain names that you know you can always rely on for a certain benchmark. Four Seasons happens to be one of those names, where you can close your eyes, spin the globe and be served up a solid family holiday. In the case of the Four Seasons Lanai, combine that with the scenic, stunning secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai and one of their best hotels in the portfolio, and you have yourself a…

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Road Trip

Road Trip: The Wauwinet

What’s newly-renovated, overlooking both Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and celebrating its thirtieth anniversary? This May, it’s Nantucket’s Luxury Wauwinet: an inn by the sea that just went through a multimillion-dollar restoration. There’s a reason why visitors from all over the U.S. have always traveled to stay at Nantucket’s only member of the of Relais & Châteaux hotel group. Before, it was for the backdrop for every conceivable beachside or outdoor activity. Surfing, bike tours, art galleries, fishing, guided…

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Aman Kyoto Opening in November 2019

With the addition of the Aman Kyoto to the Aman portfolio, Japan has reached an ultimate Aman trifecta. Following the Aman Tokyo (which opened late 2014) and Amanemu (2016), now opening on November 1, 2019 is the third Aman property in Japan: Aman Kyoto. Overview Hidden in a once-forsaken Japanese garden, right by the world-famous Zen Buddhist Kinkaku-ji Temple, the 24-room resort is designed with the motifs of ancient Japanese traditional inns (ryokan) and local hot springs (onsen). Spread over…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Mallorca Travel Guide

We’ve all seen that side of Spain before. Partying in Madrid until sunrise, salsa dancing with strangers in Seville, and taking midnight shots at Chipitos in Barcelona. A word to the wise: do not order the “Monica Lewinski”. And sure, those are some of the best memories we struggle to remember. But times change. Now, we namely crave refinement, culture, and relaxation. Welcome to the Mallorca travel guide. A Classy Spain This is the classy, authentic version of Spain your eighteen-year-old self…

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Saudi Arabia is Open to Tourists

To reach all 195 countries is officially one step easier. For the first time, Saudi Arabia will open its doors to tourist travelers. Historically, travel to Saudi Arabia was limited to those with business visas, pilgrimage, and people visiting family members. The regulations have been loosened for passport holders of certain counties. These include the United States, all the Schengen EU countries, Australia and Japan. Saudi Arabia is open to tourists from South Korea, South Africa, Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.…

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The Lodge at Blue Sky: Nature’s Deal

The Auberge Resorts group has had a prominent place in luxury hospitality all over the US, Europe, Mexico, and other places around the world since 1998. So when the new Lodge at Blue Sky property opens up in Utah, we know it’s exciting. Nature, fresh air, and a luxury lodge – we’re listening. Location The new Auberge Resorts property is set on a 3,500-acre ranch, about 15 minutes away from Park City, and 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International…

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New York City

Yara: Something for Everyone

Yara Good for: Large groups, business meetings, family lunches and dinners. This is also the place to take your health-conscious friend – there’s something on the menu for everyone, including a plethora of vegan options, because you know, that’s the hot trend right now. Atmosphere: Trendy enough to be cool, and casual enough to feel homey. The interior design is on point too, but this isn’t surprising: Yara was opened by a former Porshe executive, so the restaurant couldn’t be…

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