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Cheval Blanc Seychelles

As if the Seychelles didn’t already have some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, Cheval Blanc has thrown their hat in the ring. You love Cheval in Paris. They perfected the beach retreat in the Maldives and St. Barth’s. And now, Cheval may just be the reason to fly halfway across the world to the Seychelles. Cheval Blanc is not a brand that copies and pastes identical hotel models. From the spa’s exclusive treatments and color schemes to…

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Beauty & Wellness

Best Hammams

There are two types of showers everyone experiences. There’s the quick ‘I’m clean, what’s next on the agenda?’ type of shower, and there’s the long shower. This one is a more of a deliberate ritual, with grooming, soaking, and exfoliating—the kind that makes you feel reborn. Or, at the very least, like you have it all together. Now, imagine that shower, but on steroids: complemented by good steam, a renowned therapist, and lavish spa products. That is the experience of…

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Celebrity Travel

Taylor Swift in New Orleans

The Super Bowl is this weekend, and of course you can expect to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans. Like anywhere Taylor goes, she has a knack for picking the best restaurants in town. These are two places that Taylor has been in New Orleans this weekend, and that should also make your list. Lilette The first sighting of Taylor Swift in New Orleans was on a double date with Travis Kelce and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. Some people were…

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Best Of The Best

Top 5 Mountain Huts in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Cortina d’Ampezzo looks like a scene out of a storybook. With its bucolic chalets, imposing snow-capped mountains, and shimmering alpine lakes, travelers flock from around the globe to take advantage of the upscale resort town’s winter and summer sports scenes. Peppered across the peaks of the Dolomites are countless mountain huts, or “rifugios”, where travelers can relax and refresh themselves. Whether you need to warm up from a day of shredding on the slopes, or are just eager to try…

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Travel Buzz

Rocco Forte House in Milan

If you’re at an Italian hotel and there isn’t some tie to the rich cultural history that gives Italy its romanticism, you’re doing yourself an injustice. The Forte family has been in the hotelier business for four generations. Their specialties come in two forms—hyper-personalized service and historical charm. The Forte family has done it all, from restaurants to restorative spas and retreats. The newest addition is no different. Rocco Forte House in Milan was built last August from the bones…

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Home Design

The Bar at Quarters

The restaurant scene in NYC is morphing into a multi-dimensional experience. Long gone are the days of stuffy, uninspired eateries, and The Bar at Quarters is a prime example. Cafe by day and bar at night, the space isn’t confined to a single concept. Did we mention that it also functions as a home goods showroom? If you’re in love with the chair you’re sitting on, you can buy it, and the same goes for the tiles in the bathroom.…

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Celebrity Travel

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson in India

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson’s recent trip to India was a harmonious blend of concerts, cultural immersion, and spiritual exploration. India has always been a land of vibrant contrasts; where global music resonates with age-old traditions. Between Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour lighting up the stage and their low-key exploration of Indian culture, this couple served major goals. From Mumbai’s nonstop buzz to Ahmedabad’s chill heritage vibes and Prayagraj’s holy dip, here’s the tea on their epic Indian escapade.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Best Ski Hut Restaurants

As Emily Cooper will tell you, the European slopes offer a lot more than skiing. The views are breathtaking, food is culinary artistry, and the champagne never needs to stop flowing. How to make it down the mountain after that is a question for another time: these ski hut restaurants are destinations in themselves. Whether you’re here for the food pics or the Michelin stars, these spots are the ultimate après-ski flex. Atelier Norbert Niederkofler Moessmer Location: Autonome Provinz Bozen,…

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New York City

Fouquet’s New York Movie Night

Your weekend escapades aren’t always going to entail a flight across oceans. Sometimes (dare we say it?) you might just want your couch potato moment. That said, you’re still an adventurer at heart, so instead of your living room couch, you can lounge in a five-star Parisian hotel’s cinema in Tribeca. Fouquet’s New York opened its private cinema for its Cozy Classics series in December — and the cozy season is still in its prime. Cannes Cinema is where to…

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Road Trip

INNESS Country Resort

Living in a city of skyscrapers has its moments, but more often than not, winter is the time of year when New Yorkers flee to coastlines that promise sunnier days. If the cold weather messes with your serotonin levels, and you often find yourself reminiscing about your last tropical trip, plummeting further into the winter blues is unnecessary. What if, instead of running from the first sign of snow, you embraced it? And no, this isn’t another ski trip; a…

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