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…
NYC continues down the private club path – and now, it’s to get access to the most fashionable duds. Set in a 6,000-square-foot penthouse, shopping at Le Alfré menswear comes with a side of jazz and martinis to make it the ultimate clubhouse. Above the Noise Le Alfré’s flagship sits high above Midtown, and the only way up is via private elevator. It lets you out directly into the brand’s 6,000‑square‑foot penthouse. The setting is intentionally hidden. It’s quieter, and…
The man who convinced London that bartending is an art form has landed stateside. Mr Lyan is serving up drinks at his new outpost in NoMad that make you question everything you thought you knew about a martini. High Priest of Mixology “Mr Lyan” rolls off the tongue in a way that “Ryan Chetiyawardana” cannot quite match. Despite the pseudonym, he’s one and the same. This master drink-maker is also known as the ‘high priest of mixology.” Mr Lyan is…
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…
Three Dutchmen take over a largely-abandoned town in Tuscany. They set up camp and invite the like-minded over 90 days of summer each year. It sounds like the beginning of a story with a punchline. Instead, it’s a story of purpose and determination, which rejuvenated sleepy Borgo di Gello in the Casetino Valley into an active destination. Today, artisans, farmers and tradespeople thrive as Novanta 90 grows and develops. This self-sustaining haven on more than 300 hectares, leans heavily on…
European airlines are finally catching up to their Middle Eastern and Asian counterparts. In an effort to compete with the likes of Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways, since 2025, Air France’s new La Première and Lufthansa’s Allegris First Class Suites have been offering an in-flight suite experience to their most discerning travelers. And now, it’s SWISS’ turn to upgrade its first-class cabin to something ultra luxurious. In October, SWISS took delivery of the its first A350-900 fitted with the SWISS…
One look at Priyanka’s passport that is the size of a mini-encyclopedia, and it’s clear that she’s traveled around the world. And we’re willing to wager that Priyanka and Nick win when it comes to the most well-traveled celebs. Turks and Caicos In January 2026, the couple and their daughter, Malti, jetted off to Turks and Caicos for a luxurious break full of pool hangs, a fourth birthday party, and Nick playing Instagram husband as Priyanka showed why she was…
In a city powered by constant motion, the very energy that makes New York exhilarating can just as easily deplete it. Eventually, even the most devoted New Yorker needs a place to reset. Enter a new wave of steam rooms, saunas, urban wellness studios, and bathhouse spas that are quietly redefining the city’s pace. Step inside, and the shift is immediate. The screech of subway doors gives way to breathwork, cascading water, and the low, hypnotic hum of sound bowls.…
There’s another reason to head to Utah, which is as much of a summer destination as it is a winter one. The Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort has opened and it’s not just another basic luxury hotel. Instead, it leans in big into its Western locale, which gives it a unique sense of place. Robert Redford first began shaping it in the late 1960s. His guiding principle – develop a little, preserve a lot – still governs the land, and…
It only makes sense that after a 10-course meal paired with fabulous wines, you may feel the need to take a nap. Even better when that nap is an overnight stay, just a few steps upstairs from your table. SingleThread, one of California’s eight restaurants with the prestigious Michelin three-star rating, officially has room for you at the three-key inn. SingleThread Inn (credit: SingleThread) Farm. Restaurant. Inn. On an unassuming corner of North Street and Center Street where the town…
