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Top Spa Hotels In Italy

Italians always deliver when it comes to food, and even more so when it comes to wine. They are indisputably experts in the good life. To add to the résumé, a slew of show-stopping spa hotels have popped up around the country. The Hotel: Forestis Dolomites Location: Brixen If officials approved the Plose mountain slope in the Italian Alps for a sanitarium in 1912, we’d say its pristine conditions make it a worthwhile wellness destination. The refurbished buildings now make…

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Destinations

Off-Season Travel

There’s something to be said for going to a hot-spot when it’s a cool spot. ‘Cool,’ being the operative term to take away. Some destinations have it going on all-year-round, or at minimum, after Leo has left the dance floor, and Jeff’s boat has sailed off into the sunset beyond the borders of the Med. For those who don’t need to be in the mix when every single room is sold out, the off-season may just be the new in-season. …

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Villa La Coste

Summer is a distant memory, and right about now, you need some you time — as in a place to chill out for a long weekend that gets you on a plane. But it has to be easy, like an all-in-one situation, as in top-notch accommodations, Michelin-starred cuisine, and a spa that’s off the charts. Oh, and it’s gotta be a stunner, like Cindy Crawford at the top of her modeling career. Well, we take your five-star hotel experience and…

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Hotel Reviews

Lily of the Valley

Continuing the theme of St. Tropez is not over for the season, we’re here to clue you in that it’s actually open all-year-round. Not necessarily for dancing on tables at L’Opéra, but instead as a wellness center. Lily of the Valley, located in the charming town of La Croix-Valmer, may just become your go-to reset spa. Overview Philippe Starck has done it again with one of his most recent hotel enterprises. Unlike his projects that are often in the spotlight,…

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Travel Buzz

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is only in its infancy, but we should preface by saying that the Austrian castle has lived many lives, with 400+ years’ worth of stories. What started as a grand hunting lodge in 1461 is now a luxurious resort, surrounded by the Alps, and situated directly on the waters of Lake Fuschl – a UNESCO World Heritage site. The lodge housed nobility and film stars, and having stayed true to its luxurious reputation, it is now a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Essential Classic French Bistros

There’s no dispute that the Parisians simply crushed it when hosting the Olympics this past summer, showing the City of Lights in all its glory. And those lights will be even brighter this December, when Notre Dame reopens. So, in honor of this milestone when all is right in Paris again, these are the essential Parisian bistros you need on your list, that are so French they hurt. And yes, these are yet more reasons to be in Paris this…

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Style

Le Kilt + Dior

The Designer: Samantha McCoach + Dior If one thing can be said about fashion, it is that a kilt will always be timeless. Maybe not in the traditional sense, but with modern tweaks, the Scottish pleated garment finds its way back into relevance time and again. Samantha McCoach is an Edinburgh, Scotland native and founder of Le Kilt. The brand started from adolescent inspiration when her grandmother made her a mini black kilt—her art school wardrobe staple, along with Doc…

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Celebrity Travel

Millie Bobby Brown’s Italian Wedding

We are cheering for young love, and Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are just the best couple #goals. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s dreamy Tuscan wedding is proof of that. The couple recently got married a second time at a lavish ceremony in Siena. They chose Villa Cetinale as the gathering place for their nearest and dearest. This wasn’t the first time though that Villa Cetinale showed up in Hollywood. You might remember the villa from the TV…

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Destinations

Fashion Designers With Restaurants

Fashion Designer: LVMH Restaurant: Chez L’Ami Louis Location: Paris If you already think Chez L’Ami Louis has a starlit reputation, we’re willing to bet LVMH’s recent ownership won’t make snagging a reservation any easier. The twelve tables, plus its A-list crowd, make it a spot hard to come by. The type of fame doesn’t matter; the Parisian bistro attracts politicians like Bill Clinton and artists like Rosalia and Johnny Depp. What makes it so enticing? First, it’s a classic, founded…

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Best Of The Best

Best Design Hotels 2024

Some hotels have you at hello. There’s nothing that makes a first impression like a hotel that has style. It doesn’t matter where it’s located or which celeb chef is in residence. These are the hotels that rest on their own design merit. The Hotel: J.K. Place Paris The Designer: Michele Bönan The Location: France J.k. Place in Paris is as timeless as it gets. The boutique hotel is the first location outside of Italy, yet stays true to the…

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