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El Palace Barcelona

If you favor Ritz properties wherever you travel, you have great taste. But you might be disappointed to hear that there is no Ritz hotel in Barcelona. Or is there? While El Palace Barcelona is not technically part of the Ritz-Carlton group, César Ritz did design it. Yes, Mr. Ritz, the man whose track record in the world of luxury hospitality is so good that his last name inspired the adjective ‘ritzy.’ Impressive, right? In fact, the property was rebranded…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

New Hotels in Venice

There’s no shortage of luxury hotels in Venice. But we can always do with more lavish properties where to rest our heads after a day of sight-seeing and Aperol spritz-drinking. Because what’s the point of strolling around this gorgeous city if you’re not ending the day at a hotel that matches its extraordinary vibe? This year, there are five ritzy hotels set to open in the Floating City. And you’ll want to try them all. Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel…

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Celebrity Travel

Dua Lipa in Mallorca

Where in the world is Dua Lipa? The popstar is known for giving Carmen Sandiego a run for her money with a seemingly endless marathon of luxe getaways. Her latest conquest? Mallorca. The Location In July 2025, Dua Lipa and her crew traded Mallorca’s more popular destinations (looking at you, Palma) for the quaint village of Deià. The coastal town is all lush rolling hills, charming stone buildings, and orange groves overlooking the Mediterranean. It’s the kind of place where a…

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Style

Saks x The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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…

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Style

Burberry at The Newt in Somerset

What’s more quintessentially British than a 17th-century country estate surrounded by acres of manicured gardens, woods, cider orchards, and farmland? Well, take that estate, deck it out in a Burberry pattern, and you’ve got your answer. From June 2 to August 17, 2025, the very upscale hotel The Newt in Somerset is collaborating with the luxury fashion house Burberry to offer travelers an oh-so-British getaway. You won’t find a chicer hotel anywhere in the UK this season. The Setting The…

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Beauty & Wellness

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda

When wellness means a welcome cocktail and a moderately portioned plate of pasta, clearly, Italians know best. Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda is a place where you can choose your own route to health, which sometimes means just slowing down. Atmosphere Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda sits in the hills high above the town of Gargnano. What this means is that there are views for days. Lefay plays up these views every chance they get, starting…

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Celebrity Travel

A Gossip Girl Anniversary

It’s a Happy Anniversary, and when Chuck Bass tied the knot, it was as you would expect, epic. Fiction followed real-life, when Ed Westwick wed Amy Jackson in the Amalfi Coast. And it was everything, that especially Blaire Waldorf would approve.

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Celebrity Travel

Ed Westwick & Amy Jackson’s Anniversary

Hey, Upper East Siders — Chuck Bass is off the market. Last August, Ed Westwick tied the knot with actress Amy Jackson. As their first anniversary approaches, here’s a look back at the couple’s three-day Italian extravaganza. Location Chuck Bass may have enjoyed hanging out on the steps of the Met, but Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson much prefer Italy. After previously exchanging vows in an intimate London ceremony, the couple celebrated their nuptials in one of the most romantic…

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Best Of The Best

Where to Eat in Saint-Tropez

Walking around Saint-Tropez, it’s hard to believe it once was a quiet fishing village. Today, you’re more likely to run into Leonardo DiCaprio or Vanessa Paradis than into a fisherman coming back from a hard day’s work at sea. As the most prestigious seaside destination in the south of France, Saint-Tropez is a haven for those who seek out scenery, exclusive beach clubs, luxe shopping opportunities, and amazing food in equally amazing venues. With summer in full swing, it’s time…

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Travel Buzz

Orient Express Hotel in Rome

The people behind the most luxurious trains in the world are opening hotels, and we’re here for it. Orient Express, the brand that operates the classic and dreamy Orient Express train, as well as the recently launched La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, has just opened a five-star hotel in the historic center of Rome. As expected, it does not disappoint. The lobby alone will have you weak in the knees. Orient Express Orient Express La Minerva opened on April…

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