COMO Cordeillan‑Bages settles into the Médoc again, moving with the quiet confidence of a seasoned château. After a six‑year pause, the 17th‑century estate has reopened as a 28‑room retreat. It’s shaped by COMO Hotels & Resorts and the Cazes family of Château Lynch‑Bages. Surrounded by 2 hectares of vines and just 1.5 km from the Gironde estuary, the château lets mornings rise in vineyard brightness. It used to be that the most expensive wine had the least luxurious accommodations. Well, not…
Everyone who takes a vacation abroad has the same aspirations: relaxing and having fun in a setting that’s nothing like home. You want to feel transported to somewhere special where you can forget all about your daily routine. And there are plenty of ways to do that. You can jump on a luxury ship, or book an opulent seaside escape, for example. But if you want to experience traditional luxury at its best, you make your way to a castle…
Royals – they’re just like us. They pack up the private jet to take the fam on a trip. Or they gather on the family boat in St. Tropez, which that is almost as big as Jeff Bezos’s support yacht. It’s been a good summer of royal-watching at these vacay destinations, which should be added to the goals list. Photo courtesy of The Cotton House Destination: The Cotton House Location: Mustique, St. Vincent Grenadines Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip both…
There are a lot of luxury hotels out there. So many, in fact, that it’s hard to choose which one would be best for your vacation. Of course, there are several criteria that you should imperatively look at before you make a selection: the location, the decor, the onsite restaurants and bars, the spa, the experiences on offer, and the amenities. But there’s something else you should inquire about before booking your stay: gifts. Some high-end hotels opt to differentiate…
There are few things rarer than an empty New York City, but stick around in August, and you have the whole place to yourself. The trains are empty, the sidewalks are yours, and some would say, it is the greatest place on earth when everyone else has fled. So, skip the Jitney or a last-minute Eurotrip. Instead, wander aimlessly (or with purpose) one pint at a time. We’ve mapped out eight of the city’s finest pubs, from a Financial District…
You have the membership at Maison Estelle for when you pass through London. You’re a regular at the rooftop during summers at Aman. Your downtown outpost is Bond Street, just when a late night dinner with Taylor and Gigi is on the schedule. But yet, you may not have the in at the coveted Polo Bar, which is in a league of its own. So when something is perfect, why change? Well, after 10 years, Polo Bar is on the…
This summer, it’s not just Arthur Ashe getting a tennis moment. In fact, Park Avenue is getting one too, and it’s arriving inside a ballroom. On August 27, Waldorf Astoria New York trades the dance floor for the baseline. For one night only, its legendary Grand Ballroom becomes a full-size tennis court. Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria New York. The Grand Ballroom, Reimagined This is the room that hosted the first Tony Awards, and seen some of the earliest Met…
Call it a comeback without calling it a comeback. Maybe it’s because Lindsay decamped from the Chateau Marmont to an idyllic life in Dubai. Whatever the reasons, these are the spots you’ll see Lindsay in her new adopted home in the Middle East. Relocating to Dubai Photo courtesy of Dubai Tourism. In 2014, the Freakier Friday star made the move to Dubai, citing privacy and the family-friendly atmosphere as main reasons for the relocation out of the U.S. Lindsay…
When you run the epitome of boho chic hotels in Tulum, Ibiza feels like the next natural step. Nômade opened on the isle and brought its sound bowls and energy healing to the scene this summer. This is all you need to know about Nômade Temple Ibiza. The Vibe Nômade chose Portinatx for its Ibiza debut. It’s the island’s quieter northern stretch, wrapped in pines and cliffs. The mood moves at an unhurried pace, contrasting with Ibiza’s headline‑making party zones.…
The more things change, the more they stay the same. For those queueing in line at Myka or Birdie’s, frozen yogurt seems like the newest trend. But we remember the days when TCBY was all the rage. In fact, we think they need to make a comeback. In the meantime, these are the spots for Froyo in NYC. Photo courtesy of Myka The Froyo: Myka The Yogurt: Original Greek frozen yogurt made from a blend of Greek yogurt and goat’s…
