The people behind the most luxurious trains in the world are opening hotels, and we’re here for it. Orient Express, the brand that operates the classic and dreamy Orient Express train, as well as the recently launched La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, has just opened a five-star hotel in the historic center of Rome. As expected, it does not disappoint. The lobby alone will have you weak in the knees. Orient Express Orient Express La Minerva opened on April…
No broken hearts here — unless of course, these two are breaking them. Kate Hudson and Dakota Johnson were spotted on vacation in Europe this July. And by all accounts, they were taking no prisoners. From meeting up in Rome to chartering their own private yacht, these are a few of the places Kate and Dakota put on their summer travel list. The Destination: Rome The Restaurant: Pierluigi All roads lead to Rome. Or in this case, make for a…
It’s not just fashion designers getting into the restaurant game. Baccarat in Paris has made shopping into an experience with the opening of their new restaurant. After an approximately 2-year close for renovations, Maison Baccarat in Paris’ 16th arrondissement has reopened in early 2025 with none other than Chef Alain Ducasse at the helm of the new restaurant. Here’s all you need to know about the Baccarat x Alain Ducasse collaboration on the new space. Design Maison Baccarat reopened with…
Unless you’re Nadal or Djokovic, nothing says life of leisure more than the non-competitive sport of tennis. Maybe you’re in it to improve your backhand. Or maybe you’re just in it for the stylish outfits. Whatever the reason, you’re all in, especially if that means you can travel to these hotels. Whether it’s this hotel’s clay court that rival Roland Garros, or this court that was built into an oceanside rock, at these tennis courts around the world, its game,…
This high season is shaping up to be a big one for anyone who likes their vacations with a side of design envy and something chilled in hand. Whether you’re into barefoot desert dinners, cliffside Aperols, or pretending you’re a minor royal in a converted palace, there’s a boutique hotel that just opened for you. We rounded up the buzziest, sleekest, hottest boutique hotels openings of summer 2025 in Europe and in the US. There are ten, and you’ll want…
Rome is many things: chaotic, historical, loud, dreamy, crowded, stylish, and delicious. But, in our opinion, the adjective that describes the Eternal City best is grand. Seemingly every Roman street, piazza, and park has an awe-inspiring fountain, church, monument, or ancient temple. No matter where you go, there’s no escaping the splendor of the city. So, if you’re to stay in Rome for a few days, you need to make sure the hotel you pick matches this majestic vibe. The…
You can’t talk about Italy and not talk about food. That’s like Paris without shopping or St. Tropez without rosé all day. So, when in Rome, you want to do as the chic locals do. This is where to eat in Rome now. The Restaurant: Gigi Rigolatto Roma Address: Piazza della Minerva 69, 00186 Roma The French have arrived in Rome, and it’s the hottest restaurant in town. Perched on the rooftop of the Orient-Express Minerva hotel, Gigi Rigolatto is…
If you’re vibing like Dagny Taggart and looking for your own Galt’s Gulch, you have your choices of a few utopic spots around the world. For those who have no idea what we’re talking about, you may want to pick up the light read of Atlas Shrugged. We’ll give you the CliffsNotes, in case the 500+ pages won’t fit into your schedule. The nutshell is: the smartest people in society retreat to a secret town to create their own utopia, and…
Nowadays, it seems that you’re not a legit clothing designer unless you’re also a restaurateur. Dolce is taking its wildly chic martini restaurant concept from Milan to a new outpost in London. And yes, they do have martinis.
As part of the elite group of bankable young Hollywood stars, Sydney Sweeney seems to have come out of nowhere. But in reality, she’s made a name for herself on some of TV’s most talked about shows like Euphoria, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The White Lotus. And it looks like her journey to becoming a household name has included quite a bit of travelling. Here are some of the vacation destinations that Sydney Sweeney has already checked off her bucket…
