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The Guide to Barbados

A country that is the birthplace of rum can’t be all that bad. In fact, some may argue that they even have their priorities in order. So, when you’re sitting around and want to pull the ripcord and disappear for the weekend, Barbados may be a good idea. There’s just enough scene, but not too much, that you may even get some proper R&R. This is the guide to Barbados, for where to stay and where to eat now. Time…

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Travel Guides

Top 6 San Sebastian Restaurants

The theme this week is weekend escape and quite frankly, we’re up for any excuse to eat our faces off. San Sebastian is where aspiring chefs from all over the world come to sharpen their kitchen skills. Yes, San Sebastian is known for its pinxtos bars, which are a feeding frenzy for days on end. You could easily just do casual pinxtos for a long weekend and experience top food. However, sometimes you want to be a grown up and…

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Celebrity Travel

Rihanna

She’s the queen. Period. When you get to Rihanna’s level, your talent opens up the world to you. Rihanna’s travels from her hometown of Barbados to cover shoots for Vogue are like a luxury bible of travel. The Destination: Barbados Hotel: Sandy Lane Anyone lucky enough to be from an island will tell you that they will return any chance they can get. Being from Barbados is a flex, and one that Rihanna is famous for. The Bajan queen has…

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Travel Buzz

The Twenty Two New York

The Twenty Two opened in London in 2022, and took the trend of private clubs to the next level with a luxury hotel as part of its offerings. In lieu of a stuffy old school club though, The Twenty Two is more the new school. Its private Member’s Club became the spot to hang in real privacy, with guests like Jeff Bezos, Tom Brady (and Irina) and Tom Cruise as regulars. After its success in Mayfair, the Twenty Two New…

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Best Of The Best

It’s a Girls Trip

There is something unique that you get from traveling with your girlfriends, that you need in addition to traveling with your family or significant other. With true friends, it’s no strings attached, and with the right people, a weekend of non-stop laughs, stories, and exploring the world. These are the destinations for the best girls’ trips. Vineyard Barn and landscape — image courtesy Four Seasons Drive The Destination: Napa Valley If Amy Pohler and Tina Fey think Napa is a…

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Celebrity Travel

Reese Witherspoon

Reese has an Oscar. She sold her company to Blackstone. And by all accounts, she’s Super Mom to kids who turned out more than all right. Clearly, some people are good at everything, and Reese is firmly on that list. But, this woman needs a vacation, stat. This is where to find Reese when she’s not out there dominating the world. Los Cabos Hotel: Hacienda Beach Club & Residences Cabo is one of the the places where Reese Witherspoon vacations…

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New York City

I Sodi’s New Location

It’s a hustle to make it in the NYC food scene as an independent restaurant owner, especially when you’re not backed by the majors like MSG and Danny Meyer. But that’s exactly what Rita Sodi and Jody Williams have done with their mini-empire of restaurants. This is an ode to one of their best, if only for that million-layer lasagna. Atmosphere All due respect to the restaurants that have graced the corner Bleeker street location, but finally there’s a spot…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

She’s in Charge

It’s both a day, this March 8th, and a month, when we have a chance to celebrate the contributions of women in this world. So, this is our shot at Galavante to recognize the women trailblazers who are making their mark on travel. Whether it’s the hotel manager of the Hotel du Cap, the owners of the Palazzo Avino, or the mother-daughter duo who founded COMO Hotels, these women are responsible for the extraordinary experiences that enrich our lives. It’s…

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Hotel Reviews

Amanpulo

All this talk of beautiful places, remote islands, lifetime diving spots, and all-around good life, made us reminisce about Amanpulo. Set on Pamalican Island, we’ll give you the Jeopardy Daily Double if you know what country we’re talking about. This is a look at Amanpulo, one of those cool places you didn’t know you needed in your life. Atmosphere From Manila, you leave the chaos of the city and arrive at an oasis of the airport to take your private…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Diver’s Bucket List

There are some sports that you can be borderline obsessed with. Scuba diving is on that list, as it’s as good of a reason as any to traverse the world. With diving, however, you can find yourself in some pretty interesting spots. From most islands around the world, with Hall of Fame luxury hotels, to places that are downright sketchy, diving will take you places. The only guarantee is that they’re all going to be beauties of spots and places…

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