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MAYRLIFE: The Wellness Resort That Actually Changes You

There are wellness retreats that leave you feeling rested, or even restored. And then, there are the retreats that quietly change how you live, long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase. MAYRLIFE is very much the latter. Set on the shores of Austria’s impossibly beautiful Lake Altaussee, the medical health resort has earned a devoted following for its science-backed approach to longevity, gut health, and preventive medicine. But don’t mistake it for a clinical hospital with luxury bedding. Instead, MAYRLIFE feels…

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New York City

Bistrot Ha

By virtue of its East Village locale, expectations are that it’s probably going to be cool. From the buzz around its sister restaurant that’s still an impossible reservation, the bar for Bistrot Ha is set. This is the review on whether Ha lives up to all the hype. Overview The reservation gods were kind to us, and so was my friend, who treated when we finally got into Bistrot Ha. Currently one of the hardest tables to snag on the…

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Celebrity Travel

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Favorite Destinations

Gwyneth Paltrow’s travel style is the moving embodiment of everything she promotes. Quiet, classic, luxury that leaves you feeling improved and rejuvenated, without needing a vacation from your vacation. If you’re looking to summer like Gwyneth, here are some of her favorite destinations. Photo Courtesy of Soneva Jani Destination: Soneva Jani Location: Noonu Atoll, Maldives Soneva Jani proves that the Maldives really do live up to the hype of luxury, all while taking their own personal twist on the experience. Arrive…

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New York City

Graciela: Don Julio’s Sister Restaurant in NYC

Is it wrong to still be dreaming of Graciela, Don Julio’s NYC restaurant in the West Village? And I have a question, burning in my mind: was it really a French fry or was it a mashed potato fried with a crispy crust? We’ll need Graciela to weigh in on how they made those soon-to-be iconic fries. But in any case, the answer is no — these feelings are perfectly normal. Graciela NYC is crushing it, right out of the…

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New York City

Louis Vuitton First Fridays At The Frick

This summer, it’s not just beach clubs in the Mediterranean that are getting the designer treatment. Instead, Louis Vuitton has brought its signature style to New York. The design house is the presenting sponsor of First Fridays at The Frick, proving that the season’s chicest collaboration doesn’t require a passport. Why Go? Held on the first Friday of each month, the after-hours series transforms the newly reopened museum into one of the city’s most stylish evenings out. Along the way,…

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New York City

Maison Estelle in NYC

It’s official: Estelle Manor is out for world domination. Club Estelle has its sights set on expanding to New York City, but not just any part will do. Maison Estelle in NYC has its sights set on the Upper East Side. The original plan was to takeover the townhome that houses the long-time staple, Sistina. There’s been a snag, so sources say that Maison Estelle in NYC is looking for another Upper East Side location. When it does arrive though,…

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New York City

Bar Chimera

Okay, Bar Chimera isn’t quite subtle, but it is the baller place that Midtown needed. We all need a little BDE in our life, and Bar Chimera delivers. It’s like the early aughts in there, when it was totally cool to order a bottle of d’Yquem on your expense account. Overview Maybe I’m going a little too far on the d’Yquem; no one really has that expense account in finance anymore. But the grand scale of the Bar Chimera complex…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

7 Best Hotels of the Summer

Should you be overwhelmed by travel options this season, there’s no going wrong with these seven timeless and impossibly luxurious favorites. Scattered around all corners of the globe, these decadent destinations have proven time and again to be the perfect places to escape real life for a bit — and, after all, isn’t that what summer’s all about? Photo courtesy of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Location: Antibes, France Best For: The traveler who yearns for the glamour of…

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Celebrity Travel

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Travels

There are people who do rich right. And by that, we mean both in where they travel and how humble they are on their travels. That’s when Dua Lipa and Callum Turner enter the conversation. Their travels are like a bucket list of hotels that’s better than any guide. Photo Courtesy of One&Only Mandarina One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Staying at this resort is an intimate encounter with nature, while upholding the ease of luxury. This extends to everything from…

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Travel Buzz

Bvlgari Maldives Coming In 2027

The Maldives is the ultimate paradisical destination. The archipelago in the Indian ocean is not only synonymous with warm, sunny weather, but also with lush vegetation, incredibly clear waters, and a host of luxury resorts peppered around the various atolls. In fact, there are so many high-end properties with killer amenities in the country that it’s hard to pick one for your vacation. But in 2027, you won’t have that problem. Next year, Bvlgari is opening its first-ever Maldives resort,…

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