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Most Iconic Hotel Bars

It’s one month and counting before the holiday festivities begin. What that means is that 1) you need to know the best places to meet up for a beverage, and 2) start training for the marathon of meet-ups on your social calendar. Some hotel bars are just lobby lounges in disguise. Others, however, are the reason to stay in the hotel in the first place. From martini carts in London to jazz-soaked nights in New York, these iconic hotel bars…

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Best Of The Best

Al Moudira

Of course, the Temple of Luxor was the draw (and a big one) to be in town. But now, there’s a stunner of a hotel that is your next stop in Egypt. If Cleopatra and Wes Anderson co-designed a hotel, we’re pretty sure it would look exactly like Al Moudira. It’s set on the sleepy west bank of the Nile in Luxor — yes, that Luxor, with all the temples and tombs. The whole place feels like someone dropped a…

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Travel Buzz

One Stop Security for Checked Luggage

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is attempting to phase out one of the most time-consuming and irritating travel processes there is and we are so here for it. The government agency’s pilot program One Stop Security, which started in August, is going to simplify air travel for international flyers. Some say it’s about time, but we say it’s better late than never. What is One Stop Security? Previously, travelers coming from international airports into the US and connecting onto another…

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Style

The Nori Press

Being a luxury traveler demands that you look impeccable at all times. After all, you need to match the level of sophistication of the hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants you visit. One surefire way to look the part is to wear wrinkle-free clothes. Because even the most gorgeous Chloé blouse or Armani linen chinos can look very frumpy if they have not been properly ironed. Obviously, carrying an iron and ironing board in your luggage isn’t an option, but there’s a…

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Chase Private Suite in LaGuardia

The airlines have splashed out on their lounges, so it was only a matter of time before the credit card lounges would call and raise them a private suite. This is Chase taking it to the next level with a $3,000 “flex suite.” Quietly unveiled inside the Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia’s Terminal B, the Reserve Suites offer three hours of ultra-private indulgence, complete with caviar carts, spa-grade bathrooms, and a dedicated host. The Arrival LaGuardia’s Terminal B has become a…

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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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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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