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Cafe Carmellini

I think we’ve had the Fifth Avenue hotel on our calendar to review for the past year. So we almost forgot about it, until we heard about the new Andrew Carmellini restaurant, eponymously named Cafe Carmellini. We’ve always been big fans of a guy who brought us Locanda Verde and a chance to see Bono dining amongst us mere mortals. But take away some of the best scenes in NYC, and Chef Carmellini can cook. This is the review of…

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New York City

Rosemary’s NYC

Rosemary’s in the West Village has been around so long, I think that I’ve visited it in three separate decades of my life. I have to admit that when friends made a reservation on my recent last visit, I suggested at least six other places I thought were a better choice. It’s not that I haven’t had a good time at Rosemary’s on previous visits, but NYC is competitive in the food scene. There’s always something new to try, so…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Online Travel Shop

Just in time for the holidays, we’ve launched The Travel Shop. You may not even need to partake in Black Friday sales. With The Travel Shop, all you need to do is point, click, and buy, and the world is yours. The Travel Shop’s superpower is that it cuts through the fat and gives you bespoke experiences from around the world. Our focus is bespoke boutique luxury hotels around the world, but also luxury travel packages in destinations like Rome…

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Travel Guides

La Fiermontina: A Baller Parisian Apartment

For anyone wondering where to spend the holidays, we’re here to remind you that Paris is always a good idea. And there’s a luxury Paris apartment for rent that’s both in and with a panoramic view of the iconic Place Vendome. To call La Fiermontina simply an apartment for rent though is like saying Roger Federer played a little bit of tennis. La Fiermontina is about to set new standards of living for you. Also to call it an apartment…

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New York City

Thanksgiving Dinner Spots

Sometimes, when someone else does it better, that means that’s a task to delegate. And if you’re like Carrie Bradshaw and use your oven for storage, that may mean it’s time to go out for Thanksgiving. After all, New York is the land of top chefs who you know can rock it out for the holiday dinner. This is where to make that reservation for restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in NYC. The Restaurant: Le Rock The Dinner Details Le Rock…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Beaches to Put on the List

There’s something extra satisfying about dipping your toes in the sand when it’s winter at home. You amp up the experience when the beach is that surreal white sand with water that you can see right through to the bottom. So, we have the beach–beaches, for that which is on the lifetime goals list. The Beach: Whitehaven The Location: Queensland, Australia Overview The impossibly white sand and half-moon shape of this Australian beach has earned it a spot on the…

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Celebrity Travel

Favorite Mission Impossible Hotels

If there’s a time to go big, it’s the holidays, so we’re in a blockbuster frame of mind. No one quite brings it like Tom Cruise, who has filmed the Mission Impossible franchise in some pretty incredible locations. Along with that comes top hotels, because Tom doesn’t do anything halfway. Here are a few favorite hotels to put on the list. The Hotel: Selman Marrakech The Location: Marrakech, Morocco The Film: Mission Impossible 5 Overview Not every hotel keeps a…

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New York City

Casa Bond NYC

Atmosphere Casa Bond has it all going on; beautiful decor, flattering lighting and a good music playlist. All of this gives the restaurant a cool, effortless vibe. They did a lot with the space that gives it character and a uniqueness that strongly conveys Tulum. It’s clear from the thought put into the unique decor that you are in an elevated Mexican restaurant. Once the word gets out every table in the house should be packed. Casa Bond just opened…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Sea Island for Families

Sea Island is an easy island escape (to the Golden Isles of Georgia that is) that perfectly blends Southern hospitality at its finest with magnificent settings, adventure and exploration, and relaxation and rejuvenation. It is impeccably both luxurious and very family-friendly. Sea Island brings to life a grand family vacation complete with elegant accommodations, a private beach, fine Southern cuisine, world-class golf, and the new Sea-Fari program and that’s just the start. Southern Charm From the lovebirds chirping hello each…

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Reviews

Breakfast at the Park Hyatt Paris

France is famous for baguettes, croissants, cheese and pastries, all of which coincidentally make for a breakfast of champions. Yes, your hotel has complimentary breakfast most of the time, but the breakfast at the Park Hyatt Paris is worth the field trip out. This is the review of Cafe Jeanne in the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome, which is one of the best breakfasts in Paris. Atmosphere The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome was one of the disruptors in the hotel scene twenty years…

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