We all have that friend who ends up on Jeff’s boat for the summer. They’re invited to hang with Kendall in Aspen for the holidays, and get a lift to St. Mo for The ICE event put on by the oligarch of the week. They always seem to end up at hotels that oftentimes aren’t even the most exclusive or expensive, but are undoubtedly cool. These are the spots—the destination hotels to hang with the cool kids this summer. Europe…
It’s pretty cool to have a golf course that straddles two countries – which, in this case, is Sweden and Finland. That literally means that you tee off in one and land in the other – no big deal. Add in two different time zones, and it’s a next-level quirky golf course. Quirky Golf Course Green Zone Golf Course (courtesy Green Zone Golf) Clubs, balls, glove, cap…and passport? At Lapland’s Green Zone Golf Course, one round of golf will…
There are wine tastings, and then there are full-bodied immersions. The difference reveals itself the moment you wake above the vines at one of the world’s most exceptional winery hotels, with the cellar just steps from your suite, and the winemaker pouring your glass. Spanning from Tuscany to Mendoza to the Cape Winelands, these luxury vineyard hotels combine the concepts of vineyard and villa. At first light, morning mist lifts off the rows. By midday, you’re between tastings and long…
London is having its moment, again. Or, you can say that London is always the destination of the moment. At this stage in your London relationship, your visits are less a luxury and more a necessity, like breathing air itself. London is one of those cities where you have your usual circuit, on top of which you continue to add on a new restaurant, hotel, and private club with each visit. Like a new fish-and-chips spot, where the fish is…
J-Law entertains as much off-screen as she does on. But it’s good to see her back big-time in movies this year. There’s a movie with Leo, a Hunger Games reboot, and even a project with Amy Schumer. This means a lot of hang time around the world for Jennifer Lawrence. Filming in Prague Prague Castle (courtesy VisitCzechia) The Oscar-winning actress was in Prague this winter filming What Happens at Night, the latest feature film from director Martin Scorsese. The…
New blockbuster alert. The Wuthering Heights remake starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi crushed it at the cinema box office on opening weekend. Raking in over $82 million over Valentine’s Day, Wuthering Heights reached beyond the box office. Fans of Bronte’s novel have been inspired to make the pilgrimage to Yorkshire, England. Britain’s Set-Jetting Trend Screen tourism is gripping Britain in a big way. With film and TV shows like Harry Potter, Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, and The Crown, Britain is…
If you’re searching for Château de la Messardière Saint-Tropez luxury hotel, you are seeking a precisely exclusive and elusive experience. Make it Riviera glamour giving a quietude of luxury that is synonomous of a palace estate. Here, the service is invisible, panoramic views abound, and seamless days between pool and Pampelonne await. As the next season of The White Lotus approaches, this storied destination is the true protagonist. Château de la Messardière Saint Tropez, revives the enduring glamour of the French…
Rome knows how to do grand hotels, but Nobu Hotel Roma arrives with a different kind of energy. Opened in the former Grand Hotel Via Veneto, this is the brand’s first foray into Italy, and it lands on one of the city’s most storied streets. The result is a hotel that feels worldly, contemporary, and very much of-the-moment, without losing sight of where it is and what it is. Location Via Vittorio Veneto needs little introduction. Once the epicenter of…
Setting the perfect table is an art that very few can master. But there’s a way to impress your guests without having to take a six-month course prior to throwing a dinner party: shopping at Antique Atelier in Istanbul. The shop mostly sells antique tableware, with an abundance of intricate silver pieces, dazzling china items, and glittering crystal articles. One piece from this shop is sure to leave anyone lucky enough to be invited around your table in awe –…
It’s not exactly breaking news to say that the French Riviera is one of the best places for a glamorous vacation. Full of chic boutiques, trendy beach clubs, high-end hotels, and oh-so-gorgeous views of the glittering sea, it’s the gathering spot of A-listers and deep-pocket travelers. But there’s one secret only the most seasoned French Riviera visitors know about – the Côte d’Azur’s got islands. And the most exclusive of them all is Bendor. Lucky for us, there’s an intimate…
