For those whose parents are reaching 50 years married, you know that some of those were no picnic. That’s life though, and it may not always feel like it, but growing into old age together may be one of the great honors in life. The fact is that relationships are hard work, even when you’re with your one and only. So, when that hard work means you get to go away with your person, that is the best work of…
There’s something about walking on a white sand beach, swimming in the Caribbean, and dropping a 100 euros on burrata that never gets old. Because you’re on vacation, and quite frankly, you just don’t give a darn for at least a few days. That’s when you know you’re living in the moment, and life doesn’t get much better than this. But there are so few places to get that good feeling, where no matter what life throws at you, all…
Travel is like a bottomless bag of gifts; no matter what you unpack out of it, there’s always something new to experience. Even people who have been everywhere, haven’t been everywhere. And if you’ve already been to a destination, there’s almost always something new to discover. Our Where to Travel in 2024 list is unique, in that it’s places that as the discerning traveler, you actually would want to go to this year. That’s the criteria of our roadmap, or…
You know a hotel is pretty special when it turns the most demanding people into bona fide junkies. What we mean by that is when Aman builds it, the top of the food chain will come. It doesn’t matter how far-flung either the destination is, and in fact, the more remote, the better. When Aman arrived on the scene over 25 years ago, it indisputably created its own class of luxury. So what, you’re asking, makes Aman so special? Yes,…
You’re crushing it at work. The kids are top of their class and in every extracurricular activity known to man. You’re out 4 out of 7 nights a week making it all happen. Life is pretty perfect. Well, even if this total fantasy is not the current state of affairs, we know that your New Year’s Eve plans are probably up in the air. The fact is you’re busy, and there’s been no mind-space to think about where to celebrate…
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again –where do you go after staying at Aman? The answer is Ani Resorts, which is made up of a team of Aman refugees who are rocking their craft at this new-ish portfolio of hotels. At first glance Ani, may look like private villas, but then you realize that they’re big, or bigger, and have all the bells and whistles of a full-scale resort. In fact, to call them a villa is…
When a country has a slew of luxury hotels that take the experience to the next level, you know it has something good to offer. But when you hear Panama you think of canals and guerrilla warfare, and scratch your head as to why this is where you need to be. Well, we have the luxe abodes and the reasons this could be your next vacay. These are the best hotels in Panama, which has become a luxury destination. The…
Besides the Super Bowl, there is nothing equally as Americana in experience as the Thanksgiving holiday. Sometimes though you want to simplify your holiday celebration, and let someone else do the work. Not just the cooking either, but the hosting of relatives, clean up and entertainment too. Your house is nice and all, but there’s something to be said for a full-service spa. Activities to entertain the kids are run by someone else. And a little luxury to kick off…
A little island time is always a good idea. And right about now you’re mapping out your weekend escapes, so we have more than a few places to add to your goals list. But not all islands are one-size-fits-all. Whether you want to be one with nature, immerse yourself in utter luxury, or just want to dance on a table, we have an island for that. The Island: Malaysia’s Desaru Coast Location Off the coast of Malaysia, you’ll find one…
Golf enthusiasts are kind of in their own club. We won’t say a cult, but once golf starts running through your veins from now until the fall, we know what you’re doing on the weekends. By popular request, we have your list of the top golf hotels around the world. Because golf is just as good of an excuse as any, to head to Ireland. Or Scotland. Or just stay close to home at a classic, that’s pretty much the…
