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New Hotels on the Radar

This year may just be one of the most epic for hotel openings, so we thought we’d revisit the latest and greatest. Venice is cool again, with a slew of new hotels, and the Golden Age of Rome is back. From Africa to New Zealand to Aspen, just when we felt like we’d been everywhere, there’s a new class of hotels to put on the list. The Hotel: Château de la Commaraine The Location: Burgundy Anticipated Opening: Late 2025 Sometimes,…

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Celebrity Travel

Nina Dobrev & Shaun White

We love to cheer for celebrity couples, especially when their travels are #goals. It’s not just the ski slopes, either (though, naturally these two like to go off-piste). If travel were an Olympic sport, Nina Dobrev and Shaun White would be taking home the gold. Their whirlwind travels have taken them to some of the world’s most stunning destinations. So let’s take a closer look at where they’ve been and what makes these places bucket-list-worthy. South Africa Nina and Shaun’s…

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Beauty & Wellness

Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa

There is nothing like a Turkish hammam, that scrubs you cleaner than you ever thought possible. But somehow, we haven’t recreated that magic in the U.S. yet. Until now, maybe. Enter Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa. If Miami’s fast pace has you craving a little downtime, Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa can be your new favorite respite. This wellness center in North Miami is offering an authentic Turkish spa experience with a touch of modern luxury. As the first traditional…

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New York City

The Frick Reopens

The Frick is back, and it’s better than ever. Having undergone a dazzling makeover, this NYC gem is reopening its doors after a five-year closure, blending historic charm with a fresh renovation and expansion. Everyone is excited: art history enthusiasts who value the preservation of historic sites, New Yorkers who cherish The Frick as a cultural landmark, researchers who will have access to improved library and research facilities, and tourists who have yet to see The Frick Collection. Mark your…

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New York City

Cafe Zaffri

When the guys behind Raf’s and Musket Room open a restaurant in NYC’s newest private club, chances are, it’s going to be a hit. But you don’t need to be a member to get a glimpse of how the Twenty Two live to eat. Cafe Zaffri is one of the best scenes in NYC now. Atmosphere The Twenty Two in London opened up a few year ago, and firmly established itself as a London scene. Tom Brady and Jeff Bezos…

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Travel Buzz

The White Elephant Aspen

Aspen’s historic West End, where the Roaring Fork Valley crafts a masterpiece of natural beauty, is set to welcome the White Elephant Aspen. This swanky boutique hotel, a brainchild of New England Development, is scheduled to unfurl its welcome mat in fall 2025. It promises a delightful mix of modern panache and good old-fashioned mountain coziness. What is White Elephant Aspen? The White Elephant Aspen is a boutique hotel that aims to bring the renowned White Elephant brand’s signature luxury…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Lodges in Africa

For a while there, Japan was the “it” place to be. You couldn’t call yourself a world traveler without a Lost in Translation moment for your Gram’. But as the jet-setting crowd tends to do, they’ve moved on. And this year, you can expect to see a heck of a lot of Africa on the feeds. So yes, your friends who are in the know, are indeed donning their safari best – and we predict it’s going to be an Out of Africa kind…

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Travel Buzz

Restaurant Klein JAN in Kalahari Desert

Fine dining in the middle of a desert? Absolutely. Welcome to Restaurant Klein JAN, where the vast, untamed beauty of the Kalahari meets world-class cuisine. This isn’t just a restaurant – it’s an adventure, a celebration, and a feast for all the senses. Here is all you need to know about the new Michelin restaurant in the Kalahari Desert. The Restaurant Dining at Restaurant Klein JAN provides an experience few can rival. Located in Tswalu, a private wildlife reserve located…

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Beauty & Wellness

Neko Health

Medical tourism is nothing new. For years, people have flocked to the likes of Thailand, Turkey, and South Korea to take advantage of their high-quality, low-cost healthcare services. And while most of these trips have historically been for cosmetic procedures like plastic surgery, Neko Health’s full body scan is revolutionizing preventative healthcare and giving you a reason to travel for more than just a nip and a tuck. Well, you and their wait-list of over 100,000 people, that is. The…

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Travel Buzz

The Frick Reopens

The Frick has been closed for so long, you have almost aged out of the Young Fellows. But seriously, we have missed The Frick, and all its garden parties and galas. The wait is over, though: The Frick reopens this April.

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