We know it’s any day now that we are going to hear about the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding. While we don’t know where they’re planning to tie the knot, there are only so many places that people of this level can get married. If we’re betting we think that the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding will be somewhere in the Mediterranean. You know that they love being on the sea so their boat will likely be part…
There are some things that are meant to be, and in this case it’s Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Our money is that these two are the real deal. So it’s not a matter of if, but rather when, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged. You know though that it has to be a special spot, as both are all about the romance. These are the most romantic places for the perfect Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement. The…
Now, here’s a hotel where even owning a half-billion-dollar boat is not enough to guarantee you a reservation. That’s how you know it is pretty darned special. So, in the spirit of #goals this week, this is the review of the famed Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. And yes, we will let you know whether it lives up to the hype. A Lay of the Land There are some places that create a superficial demand to book, whether it’s a restaurant or…
Some of you travel for culture. Some of you travel to eat. And then there’s a special breed of you who travel for the hotels. Yes, you’re hotel junkies. You’re on the VIP list at Aman. You’re on a first-name basis with Louis the pool guy at the HdC. You’ve been to every Robertson-owned lodge in New Zealand, where the late Julien called in the rezzies for you himself. For the rest of us, where you’ve traveled are our future…
‘Tis the season of weddings, house guests, and summer entertaining. And heck, maybe you’ll even get invited onto Bezos’ boat. Of course, Mom raised you with proper manners and you wouldn’t show up empty-handed. So, what do you get someone who has literally everything? Martini coupes from the Connaught, naturally. They are so thoughtful, that you may just get invited back. The Connaught Martini Coupes There are many of you who like to collect items from around the world and…
It was almost unfathomable that The Surrey, one of the grand dame institutions of NYC, would close its doors. But alas, it did back when that pesky virus was going around. Well, like a phoenix, it’s coming back, but not with Café Boulud as the anchor. Instead, Casa Tua will arrive in NYC. Casa Tua makes its way worldwide from Miami and Aspen across seas to Paris and Italy. Now, Casa Tua is returning to the U.S. with a New…
When you own a half-billion-dollar boat, it’s hard for any hotel or travel experience to measure up. Then you add the occasion of a honeymoon, and it’s like, no pressure. But even one of the richest men in the world hasn’t been anywhere. These are three places that could still blow anyone’s mind. Because after their summer wedding, we know that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s honeymoon destinations will be on everyone’s mind. The Honeymoon Spot: Bhutan When a place…
In mid-April, I visited AXPONA in Chicago, the biggest yearly audio expo in North America. There were many state-of-the-art hifi systems there that cost half a million dollars or more. Those are fantastic of course, but for this article, I was on the lookout for great audio that you can travel with — and easily afford. What’s new that’s small enough to fit in a pocket or a bag, yet sounds good enough to help you find your groove? I…
We love us some JLo, and we are rooting for her and Ben. Or honestly, wherever her happiness lies because that girl has JLo glow. There’s nothing like some real time away though, which now she’s postponed her concert dates, she may have on her hands. These are the places Jennifer Lopez should vacation with family this summer. And no, they’re not the usual “Look at me” in St. Tropez spots. But rather, these are places where she can get…
Mnemba is a private pristine paradise just off the northeastern tip of Zanzibar. It’s not exactly easy to get to. First you fly into Stone Town, drive 90 minutes across the island on at times bumpy, unpaved roads. Then you take a 15-minute boat ride to Mnemba. However as you approach the island, you realize the trek was worth it, as its beauty is instantly apparent. Mnemba Island’s surrounding waters are gorgeous shades of blue and green, and its beaches…
