Adam Brody and Leighton Meester have always been an “it” couple. But with their increased presence on our TV screens in recent years, the love for the actors has been taken up a notch. The pair first met in 2007 after they were introduced by Josh Schwartz, creator of The O.C. and Gossip Girl. Those are the iconic TV shows that launched Brody and Meester to stardom, respectively. They began dating in 2013 and tied the knot a year later,…
Wellness travel is all the rage. But there’s one myth we need to bust when it comes to finding the best destination for a health-fitness-spa trip: You don’t need a background of coconut trees and white-sand beaches to do it right. There are plenty of top-notch wellness centers that aren’t in tropical locations. Case in hand: Switzerland. The small European country is home to some of the most renowned wellness centers in the world. The best part? You can combine…
There’s no denying that Switzerland is heaven on Earth for all those who like winter sports. After all, St. Moritz, Gstaad, Andermatt, Zermatt – they are the crème de la crème of European ski resorts and they are all located in Swiss Alps. But limiting your trips to Helvetia to winter is a mistake that only amateur travelers should make. The country is open year-round for luxe and outdoorsy endeavors, from wine tasting in Lavaux to taking a scenic helicopter…
There are some places that stun you, in the best of ways. Maybe it’s because you’re greeted with song and dance. Or, maybe it’s because you see the highest sand dunes of any desert in the world. It could possibly be because of the billions of stars that light up the sky. Whatever the reason, this is a hotel that should be on the lifetime goals list. Overview andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is the kind of hotel that answers a…
It’s not just because Chambers is located in Tribeca that it gives off Mark Murphy’s previous restaurant, Landmark, vibes. One look at the wine list and you know that someone with serious skills is in charge. And it’s not just because the book is 80+ pages either, with all the usual suspects. This is insider territory, including those off the reservation, like Lebanon and Georgia. Atmosphere You don’t come to Chambers, an elevated wine bar in Tribeca, because you’re going…
There are wellness resorts, and then there is JOALI BEING. It’s a place so deeply intentional in its approach to restoration that it feels less like checking into a hotel and more like entering an entirely different rhythm of life. Tucked away in the Maldives’ Raa Atoll, the property is the first and only dedicated wellness island of its kind in the country. Its approach to wellbeing also feels unlike any other resort in the world. Photo courtesy of JOALI…
Sometimes you get inspired to be one with nature. You know, to unplug from city slicker life and dial it back with an ancient desert. Maybe take a gorilla trek in a remote jungle in Rwanda. Or channel your inner cave man in a lodge built into a boulder. But of course, you’re not willing to rough it, and with these hotels, you don’t have to. Because connecting to nature and staying in a luxe abode are luckily not mutually…
The wedding of the year, and certainly of the era, is right around the corner. But after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s toasts are made and the cake is cut, their honeymoon is one that is going to be on the bucket list. Photo courtesy of Milele Destination: Milele Villa Location: Serengeti, Tanzania Where vast skies and limitless plains are integrated into luxury, this resort creates a world, just for you and your group. It is named “Milele” meaning “forever”…
If you want a luxury island vacation, you have plenty of options at your disposal. But the creme de la creme for well-to-do travelers is St Barths, the Maldives, and the Seychelles. Luckily, Cheval Blanc, the luxe hospitality brand owned by none other than LVMH, has properties in all three. And, of course, they are all perfect in every aspect, but we have a preference for Cheval Blanc Seychelles. It could be the setting – the combination of a white-sand,…
Something special is going on with The Set, as it adds another “something special” property to its growing family. This one, however, is unique from its Israel and London hotels. Enter Shinta Mani Wild, set in remote paddy fields and rainforest locales. Southeast Asia’s Most Exclusive Eco Resort Travelers who want more than another city suite right now will enjoy this turn toward the wild. Cambodia’s most elusive reservation starts with a flight into Siem Reap. You’ll know you are…
