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The Amex Centurion Club in NYC

New York City has never been more New York. We’ve always had private clubs, but this past two years brings in a slew of members only enclaves that are anything but old school. But the color of your Amex as a membership criteria? We were skeptical if it would be a place we would want to hang. By now we all know that financial resources as a metric don’t mean you’re cool. This is the review of the new Amex…

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New York City

Best Brunch in Union Square

It seems like a lifetime ago that the biggest decision on a Saturday was where to brunch. Fast-forward to kids’ practices, recitals, cleaning out the garage, and other adulting activities, and a leisurely brunch is like an old archived film. So, when you do get the chance to brunch, it’s got to be good. This is where to eat in Union Square. A Perfect Saturday There is something about springtime in New York that adds an extra jolt of energy…

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New York City

Best Brunch on the Upper West Side

The Upper West Side of Manhattan isn’t necessarily known as a culinary destination. There are thousands of restaurants between 59th Street and 125th Street, west of the Central Park West. For decades though, most of these restaurants arguably epitomized mediocre. Really good restaurants or trendy food didn’t last too long on the Upper West Side. The crowds were also the furthest you could get from the downtown cool. It was pretty rare to see a pack of tier two models…

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Road Trip

Hidden Pond – A Luxury Resort in Maine

Sometimes, you just want to get into the car and drive. There’s something about this time of year, which is the shoulder season between your winter skiing in Switzerland and your Caribbean getaways, and summer travels that make you want to simplify things. So, Hidden Pond, a luxury resort in Maine, may just be that perfect weekend destination. An Easy Escape You just had your winter vacation and now you’re planning for your upcoming summer escapades. You still want to…

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Home Design

Moroccan-Inspired Style

There are some countries that inspire an entire genre of home décor. Morocco makes the list because after spending a weekend at the Royal Mansour, you at least need a tea set to bring home. Other designs though are more ambitious, with bone inlay armoires. These are the places closer to home, to bring a bit of Morocco home with you. Moroccan style is alluring with its indulging rich colors, fabrics, and details. Celebrities from Shay Mitchell, Ellen Pompeo, Yves…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to be Now – Cuba

Cuba may just be at the most ideal fulcrum point, where the underdeveloped charm and the arrival of boutique luxury hotels and cool restaurants meet. This means that before Starbucks arrives, the time is now to visit Cuba. That is if you’re into experiencing the authenticity that makes the country so special. There’s a music scene to experience, history to learn, art to see, and salsa to be danced. Maybe a Cuban cigar or two, because after all, when in…

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Travel Guides

Luxury Hotels in Cuba

The Hotels As part of the criteria to support locals, the hotels that are generally available to Americans are small boutique properties. There is a list of prohibited places that Americans cannot stay, which are considered government-sponsored. We’ll include one of them below, because if you’re from the UK, for example, you won’t have the same limitation. Our list are the luxury hotels in Cuba, that are perfect for groups of friends and family. We have a separate list of…

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Travel Guides

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

In this case, it may be caviar at the Tiffany restaurant, or at least lunch. Or perhaps afternoon tea, at the famed jeweler. The Tiffany Blue Box Café is where eye candy dreams are made of, where you’re dining in a jewel box itself of Tiffany blue. The NYC Tiffany restaurant reopens soon, but in the meantime the Costa Mesa locale is calling your name. The Blue Box café might be one of the most famous eateries in New York…

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New York City

El Quijote

What do Jeff Bezos, Amy Schumer, and Hailey Bieber have in common? They’ve all dined at El Quijote in the infamous Chelsea Hotel. You have to respect a place that retains that 1990s authentic dive vibe, even though it’s relatively new. But how’s the food at this Spanish restaurant in NYC? This is the review of an undoubtedly cool spot in NYC. Overview There are some places that are classic New York, and the Hotel Chelsea is one of them.…

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Reviews

The Best of Cuba Restaurants

This moment in time is a renaissance for Cuba, now that the country has fully reopened for tourism. The hotels in Cuba, top restaurants, music and art scene gives you a chance to see the Cuban hospitality shine, while providing a comfortable level on the luxury scale. The food in particular may not currently earn a Michelin-star, but it’s made with love. The availability of fresh seafood and the inventiveness of the Cuban people shine through in the restaurant scene.…

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