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1 Hotel Melbourne

Of course, you can’t go to Australia without a stop at Bondi in Sydney, and at least a snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. But, the real insider destination to watch is Melbourne, and the 1 Hotel just opened in what may become your fav Aussie city. Who said luxury hotels had to have glittering chandeliers, priceless art works, Persian carpets, and angular designer furniture? A hotel can be simple, yet extremely chic. Case in hand: the 1 Hotel Melbourne, which opened on June 18, 2025.…

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Beauty & Wellness

Naturhotel Forsthofgut

It’s okay if you can’t pronounce its name; you’ve seen its iconic pool, which speaks more than a thousand words. Forsthofgut could just rest on the pool alone – but, it’s a wellness destination all year round. Tucked into the pine-covered slopes of Leogang, Austria, Forsthofgut is what happens when a 400-year-old farm decides to become a wellness sanctuary. And a trendy and timeless one at that. The hotel blends alpine tradition with modern sustainability, offering forest saunas, barefoot trails, and a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Baller Boat of the Galapagos

It’s one thing to have a quarter of a mil boat on the Med (which means you’re on Jeff Bezos’s dingy). But when you put that coin towards a boat in the Galapagos, now you’re talking baller status. In a destination of a lifetime, this is what qualifies as doing it right. The most luxurious boat to experience the islands, we would say that Hermes would top the survival of the fittest. Traveling to the Galapagos Islands is an exclusive experience in and of itself. For one thing, the archipelago is very…

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Travel Guides

Where To Stay in Saudi Arabia

If there’s a destination just at that fulcrum point where infrastructure and the unspoiled are optimized, it may be Saudi. This week, it’s the epicenter of the Davos of the Middle East. This is your guide to the literal hottest destination now. Here’s all you need to know about where to stay in Saudi Arabia. Central Region (Riyadh) The Central Region of Saudi Arabia, anchored by Riyadh, is where tradition meets towering ambition. This is the Kingdom’s political and economic heart. It’s home to gleaming skyscrapers, sprawling date markets, and…

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Travel Buzz

Terroir Club

Miami isn’t exactly short on good wine lists. But a members-only club built entirely around wine? That’s new. Terroir Club Miami is the first of its kind in the city, opening soon on Collins Avenue in South Beach. And it’s a full-on wine playground, with vaulted ceilings and a massive storage vault. Oh, and a rooftop patio where you can sip something special without hearing a blender scream in the background. About The Club Let’s just say this place takes…

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New York City

Le Chêne

Let’s not bury the lede; Le Chêne is the best NYC restaurant opening (so far) of 2025. This isn’t a distinction we would give lightly either, but Le Chêne is something special. Few places could have you at bread, and then some. Atmosphere It is clear that whoever created the concept of Le Chêne has a high level of taste and elegance. In this case, that’s chef Alexia Duchêne and her husband Ronan Duchêne Le May, who runs the front…

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Travel Buzz

Les Hauts de Sancerre

If you’ve ever visited France’s Loire Valley, you know that you can’t throw a stone around the area without hitting a centuries-old castle. That said, most of the region’s historical edifices are only open for day visits. Like in a museum, you can walk around the place, and look at the architectural features and priceless art, but you can’t touch and you certainly can’t spend the night. But who wants to stay in a run-of-the-mill hotel after spending the day…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Best Fall Views in The US 2025

For some, the best time of the year to travel is January, when the post-holiday quiet allows for total relaxation. For others, it’s early September, when the major fashion houses put on sensational shows during fashion weeks. At Galavante, we like fall. We love the transition between the brightness and excitement of summer and the coziness and revelries of winter. It’s a season to enjoy nature’s most colorful spectacle in the outdoors without sweating profusely or freezing solid. But to…

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Road Trip

Long Table Dinners To Travel For

There’s something about long table dinners in the harvest season that feels instinctively right. When the days are shorter, the flavors are richer, and the company feels warmer. Strangers can become friends somewhere between the bread basket and dessert. These are the long table dinners worth taking a road trip for this fall. Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley In autumn, Napa Valley is all about golden hills, grape harvests, and that soft evening light that makes everything look like a…

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Road Trip

California Road Trip: Half Moon Bay

California is basically a giant playground for road trips. You’ve got coastal cliffs, redwood forests, high deserts, and a steady stream of standout food stops that make the miles worthwhile—from farm-to-table cafés to vineyard restaurants. There’s the freedom to pull over when the view demands it and when the tacos look too good to pass up. It doesn’t matter where you start, you’re guaranteed scenery and spontaneity. But if we have to pick a destination, we’re going with Half Moon…

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