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Best Romantic Getaways

They say that love is blind – but while that much may be true, love is certainly not oblivious to beauty and luxury. And love is especially temped by them on Valentine’s Day: this February week is synonymous with a romantic staycation. Think seclusion, nature, and intimacy. We’re got you covered with our list of top five most romantic luxury Valentine’s Day destinations (all in the name of love, of course). Amangiri, Utah There’s a reason why celebrities who have…

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Il Ballo del Doge: Venetian Ball

Sontuoso. Such a sweet word with an even sweeter meaning. If your Italian is a bit rusty, here’s some help: sontuoso is where we get the English word “sumptuous.” It refers to something lavish, luxurious, magnificent, or rich—basically it’s everything we love in life. And if there was only one word to describe the Il Ballo del Doge in Venice, sontuoso would barely even scratch the surface. The Il Ballo del Doge is the creation of Italian luxury fashion designer…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Italy: Il San Pietro

Tastemaker: Matthew Lux Would you recommend Il San Pietro? Absolutely. How many stars 1-2 would you rate this hotel overall? 4.5 What are three words you would use to describe the hotel? Transcendent, relaxing, delicious. What was your favorite part of the hotel? It’s a toss-up between the private beach and the restaurant on the terrace. Ratings: 1-5 (with 1 being lowest): Rooms: 4.5 Service: 5 Hotel amenities: 4.5 Restaurant: 5 Location: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Review: We found ISP to…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Stockholm

The Hotel: Ett Hem Why we like it: In a city where it is challenging to find a hotel that meets the discerning traveler’s standard of luxury, we finally met our go-to spot in Stockholm. Literally meaning “At Home,” the exterior of this stark 1910 building, gives you no indication whatsoever of what to expect inside. It’s also away from the fray of the tourist areas, and discreetly located in a residential area of Stockholm. A Design Hotel The Scandinavians are…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Milan

The Four Seasons Milan Why we love it: Of the 60 Four Seasons we’ve visited around the world, the Milan hotel is in our top five. We love the building’s history and character, its location a stone’s throw from Saint Laurent and impeccable service that includes a concierge who looks like Richard Gere. The Food: Last but not least, it has amazing food. We could wax poetic for hours about its high culinary standard. The kitchen is helmed by Vito Mollica,…

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Where to Stay in London

Hotel Café Royal Why we love it: We are hotel folks, and The Set – a portfolio of properties in Amsterdam, Paris, Jerusalem, and London – has us wanting to get into the hotel business ourselves. This is a high-design hotel: contemporary yet warm, elegant yet homey. Café Royal has been around since the 1800s, where it was the meeting place of authors you may have heard of, like Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, and Rudyard Kipling. It’s retained…

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Travel Guides

The Guide to Sicily

Perhaps it’s those 8 a.m. meetings or your thrice-weekly Booty Boot Camp commitment. Or maybe you’re just battling a fierce addiction to SnapChat. Whatever the case, the simple life sometimes sounds very appealing–especially when it involves a week in Sicily. Here, it’s all about an old-school Italian experience sans the over-indulged oligarchs and pretense. Who Should Go: Couples – hello romance. But anyone from singles to large family reunions should apply. Sicily is a lifetime trip for almost anyone looking…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Vienna

Park Hyatt Vienna Vienna has had many a grand dame of luxe hotels since the Hapsburgs drove their Spanish horse drawn carriages through the cobblestone streets, but finally a real luxury option has arrived with the Park Hyatt. Design Set in the historic 100-year-old Bank of Austria building in the ritziest part of the city, you get your historic Viennese experience coupled with the nicest guest rooms across the board. We are really into the mother of pearl motif that…

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A Moet Champagne Pop-Up in France

Yes, that is the sound of corks popping at a new pop-up (say that three times fast). This summer, Moët & Chandon opened Le &, a pop-up restaurant at their historic L’Orangerie estate. Located in Epernay, north of Paris, Le & features cuisine by triple-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alleno. It’s the perfect stop if you’re in the neighborhood, say Paris, 2 hours away. Moet & Chandon champagne is, of course, synonymous with celebration – graduations, promotions, weddings (and some divorces). But…

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The Interview

An Aspen Minute with Giada De Laurentiis

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis tries to visit her hometown of Rome 2-3 times a year. But the cooking queen also has a love for Aspen. “My family has a house there,” says the Giada: A Digital Weekly creator, in an exclusive interview. When she isn’t cooking up a storm, or traveling abroad, she’s shopping and relaxing in Colorado. Read on for her packing style, favorite Aspen eats, and routine on the [airplane] runway. Galavante: What do you like to do in Aspen? Giada De…

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