Lake Garda has always had the iconic Villa Feltrinelli that almost single-handedly put it on the map as an insider’s place. Now, a new generation of travelers is set to arrive with the opening of LXR Hotels. Suddenly, Italy’s largest lake isn’t just for the old guard anymore. Courtesy of De.tales The Overlooked Cousin For some time, Lake Como has overshadowed its quieter cousin: Lake Garda. Understandably, travelers were drawn to the celebrity hotspot (who doesn’t love the Clooneys?). But…
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…
We don’t want to spread rumors (but we do a little). Especially when they involve a luxury beloved like the Rosewood. When you’re doing something right, of course the big players will want to to have a piece. This is the latest on Marriott and Rosewood. The Email That Started It All A “leaked email” has circulated in the luxury travel sector after a FlyerTalk user uploaded a document screenshot to the forum. Some speculators have discerned the email as…
It could be the perennially perfect weather. Or it could be the way the best-of-the-best restaurants quietly migrate south for the winter, following the crowd that knows exactly where it wants to be. Maybe it’s Palm Royale (because yes, we love us some Carol Burnett) or the renewed attention on Worth Avenue, where shopping is once again a sport. Whatever the reason, Palm Beach is having its moment, again. Polished but relaxed, familiar yet newly energized, these are the places…
Some restaurants arrive and feel like they’ve been around forever. In the case of Opto NYC in the Flatiron, forever is about one year. But clearly, this year has been enough time for Opto NYC to get into its groove, and establish itself as an essential neighborhood restaurant. It’s not by luck, though, that Opto has drawn a loyal following. The owners are Executive Chef Alex Tubero (whose résumé spans Union Square Café and Amali) and Nicola Kotsoni of a…
Sometimes the restaurant gods shine down upon you when you arrive sans reservation, and you are still given a room at the inn. Or in this case, the maitre’d, Alexis, made room for us to dine at the new Or’esh — one of the most coveted tables in town. Yes, just when you thought there couldn’t be a harder reservation than Corner Store or The Eighty Six, Or’esh has arrived. Or’esh is the latest and arguably the legacy restaurant from…
Since it opened its borders to international travelers in 2019, Saudi Arabia has been at the top of everyone’s dream-destination lists. And to welcome all these brand-new travelers, luxury hotels and exceptional entertainment venues, the likes of which you’ve never seen before, are opening up all over the kingdom. Desert Rock, an opulent rock-hewn property, is one of them. The Maraya Concert Hall, the largest mirrored building in the world, is another. Since travelers to KSA (the Kingdom of Saudi…
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 –…
When a hotel is home, where do you go on vacation? The answer could be an uber-luxury villa escape, where you and your entourage can play, unwind, and reset. If you’re familiar with the villas of Relais & Chateaux or the even more exclusive portfolio of Le Collectionist, this handful of homes from around the globe take private getaway to the next level. Whether you like to go high and hard, get your tan on, shop or learn and give…
