Luxury hotels are a dime a dozen. The likes of Rosewood, Aman, and Mandarin Oriental properties are just about everywhere. And while they offer a magnificent product that we genuinely love, sometimes, it’s not just not enough. If you’re looking to step up your vacation game with a truly exclusive and over-the-top experience, you’ll have to stray from the beaten path of big hospitality brands and look for the few lesser-known nuggets of luxury peppered around this world. Does that…
Who doesn’t love a brand collaboration? Cue the brain scramble of figuring out which fashion house is partnering with which homeware designer, or which film crew is endorsing which skincare line. We’ll save you the time: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has collaborated with Saks Fifth Avenue to make your cruise as effortless as possible. Gone are the days of outfit anxiety. This boat’s services include a complete style edit for every possible scenario aboard. The Yachts In 2017, Ritz-Carlton announced…
If you’re vibing like Dagny Taggart and looking for your own Galt’s Gulch, you have your choices of a few utopic spots around the world. For those who have no idea what we’re talking about, you may want to pick up the light read of Atlas Shrugged. We’ll give you the CliffsNotes, in case the 500+ pages won’t fit into your schedule. The nutshell is: the smartest people in society retreat to a secret town to create their own utopia, and…
There’s a lot to be said for taking the road less traveled – or in some of these cases, there’s not even a road to take. When you’re stepping on land that so few have touched, that’s what we call rarefied travel. So, hop on your chopper, or trek with your expedition. These are far flung resorts that will make for once-in-a-lifetime trips. The Resort: Southern Ocean Lodge The Location: Kangaroo Island, Australia Get ready to live it up while…
You’ve heard of jet-setting because you are the jetset. You’re always in the know about what is relevant and worthy of booking a flight. Well, how about set-jetting? Take a moment to let that sink in because it’s a bit of a mindbender. Set jetting translates to travel for the movie-obsessed or, in simpler terms, experiencing the filming location of your favorite cinematography for yourself. Segue to The White Lotus — Season 3 is averaging 12 million viewers per episode.…
This year may just be one of the most epic for hotel openings, so we thought we’d revisit the latest and greatest. Venice is cool again, with a slew of new hotels, and the Golden Age of Rome is back. From Africa to New Zealand to Aspen, just when we felt like we’d been everywhere, there’s a new class of hotels to put on the list. The Hotel: Château de la Commaraine The Location: Burgundy Anticipated Opening: Late 2025 Sometimes,…
South-Africa-born comedian Trevor Noah is a hard one to replace. It’s been two years since his departure, and The Daily Show is still waiting to find a new permanent host. But what’s Trevor been up to since his stint in late night TV? (Well, other than hosting the GRAMMYs, of course.) In a word: travel. And lots of it. Here are some of the locations that Trevor Noah has traveled to over the years. Guanacaste, Costa Rica Trevor and his…
There are two types of showers everyone experiences. There’s the quick ‘I’m clean, what’s next on the agenda?’ type of shower, and there’s the long shower. This one is a more of a deliberate ritual, with grooming, soaking, and exfoliating—the kind that makes you feel reborn. Or, at the very least, like you have it all together. Now, imagine that shower, but on steroids: complemented by good steam, a renowned therapist, and lavish spa products. That is the experience of…
If you’re going to the Maldives, chances are, you’re not the type who aspires to fly coach. But, when everyone is in that category, it becomes a supply-and-demand thing. So, entering on the supply side is the new BeOnd Airlines business class airline. If you haven’t heard of BeOnd Airlines, it is the world’s first premium leisure airline. In other words, their aircraft are entirely business class, with upgraded amenities, and exclusivity to keep things extra comfortable. We assume you…
First thing’s first. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, a Joyous Kwanza. And last but not least, a Festivus, for the rest of us. Whatever you celebrate – or nothing at all – we wish you good health, happiness and time with your nearest and dearest this holiday season. It’s been a beat — or to be more precise — 19 years, since Hanukkah and Christmas landed on the same day. It’s pretty darned special that people all over the world are celebrating…
