We’re optimistically calling it that celebs are starting to figure out the secret to the Hollywood marriage. Like Zendaya and Tom, Taylor and Travis, and because they’re so cute together, Gigi and Bradley. And maybe, just maybe, that secret lies in where they travel to. Photo courtesy of The Lutetia Hotel: The Lutetia Destination: Paris, France For those who frequent the Mandarin Oriental hotels, it is no surprise that each hotel carries its own essence. You don’t visit a hotel…
You’ve traveled long distances by airplane. So, you know about megahubs, i.e. the airports that help you connect from one part of the world to another. For example, if you’re traveling from Europe to Australia, you’ll likely stop in Dubai (DXB) or Singapore (SIN). If you’re going from the US to anywhere in Europe, you’ll likely stop in London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), or Paris (CDG). And those going to Africa or the Middle East from North America often make a…
Some Caribbean resorts ask you to see and be seen. Ambergris Cay takes a different approach. You arrive by private plane, and the runway is your first clue that this is not a typical Turks and Caicos getaway. At 5,700 feet, it is one of the Caribbean’s longest private airstrips. The plane touches down. A golf cart is waiting. Soon, you are heading toward your bungalow with nothing much between you and the sea. That is the appeal of Ambergris…
If you were drawn to Galavante, you love travel as much as we do. Of course, we always want to travel comfortably, regardless of age. And there are ways to do that, no matter how long the layover or how inconvenient the time change. Here are a few of my go-tos for surviving sitting for long hours, eating salty snacks, or any nervous energy that takes a toll on the body. Calf raises Simple yet effective. Three sets of 15…
If an African safari has been sitting on your travel wish list, Auberge Collection Hotels & Resorts just gave you another reason to start planning. The luxury hospitality brand has officially arrived in Africa with the launch of Auberge Safari. It’s a collection of nine camps and lodges across northern Tanzania that puts some of the continent’s most remarkable wildlife experiences under one banner. Rather than building from scratch, Auberge partnered with two of Tanzania’s most respected safari operators. That’s…
There is a reason people leave Paris with suitcases full of beauty products. French beauty has long favored good skin, effortless hair, and a signature scent over complicated routines. And, importantly, some of its most beloved products are just as likely to come from the neighborhood pharmacy as a gilded beauty counter. Fortunately, you no longer need a flight to France to stock your bathroom accordingly. From the moisturizer makeup artists swear by to a cult micellar water, restorative creams,…
Nobody deserves luxurious spa treatments more than new moms. They’ve spent nine months creating a brand-new human being. They are responsible for keeping their little one safe and happy, every hour of every day. And all of this on very little sleep and with massive hormonal changes. Dior knows it. That’s why the Dior spa at the five-star Parisian palace hotel Cheval Blanc has created Haute Motherhood. This is an opulent wellbeing program designed to support women after childbirth. But…
The charms of Paris shine through year-round, but it’s a particularly delightful place to visit around its bi-annual fashion week. Even those who aren’t attending the industry event can appreciate the city’s bustling energy when the runway shows get going. The people-watching alone makes it worth being in town. The best way to enjoy your time, though, is by choosing a hotel that’ll both put you close to the action and serve as an oasis when you need to retreat…
Every Paris itinerary comes with the same greatest hits: the Eiffel Tower, a walk along the Seine, and more croissants and wine than you can reasonably justify. Although that sounds like a perfect vacation, if you want to understand the city rather than just photograph it, spend a morning in one of its markets. Wandering through them is as much a cultural education as a few hours in the Louvre or a deep dive through Versailles. And, you might come…
There are plenty of things that make a hotel memorable. Maybe it’s the expansive view from your room or the perfectly chilled martini at the bar. Perhaps it’s a bed so comfortable that you seriously consider missing your flight home. But sometimes, it’s something much harder to put your finger on — namely, the way a hotel smells. Scent has a direct line to memory. So, it only makes sense that some of the world’s best hotels take fragrance almost…
