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A Hotel to Add to the List – Nihi Sumba

Every once in a while, a hotel comes along that blows everyone’s mind, and becomes the destination. There’s been Luacala in Fiji and the Singita lodges in Africa. Today, there’s Nihi Sumba, a hotel on the remote island of Sumba in Indonesia. First, there are big personalities involved, with legit street cred in luxury and hotels. Second, it seems they are in this for the love of the game, as one can say that Nihi is where they “found” themselves.…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebrity Halloween Parties

It’s no surprise that celebs can crush it in the costume department. After all, many of them are actors who know a thing or two about transforming into another character. Or at least throwing on a disguise to go incognito to Whole Foods. But Halloween is just next level. These are the celeb parties to be at this Halloween. The Celeb: Heidi Klum The Location: New York City Where will Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift be this Halloween? We can…

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Best Of The Best

Top Luxury Hotel Groups in the World

You know a hotel is good when it inspires you to be a junkie. Wherever they open, you will travel, even if it means going to the ends of the earth. Because while your destination will change, you know they’re going to make it worth your while. So, these are the top luxury hotel groups in the world, because if they build it, you will come. The Hotel Group: Aman Overview Aman pretty much invented the hotel Junkie category. As…

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New York City

Café Chelsea

One of the best restaurants right now in NYC is Hotel Chelsea. Yes, we know it used to be a total partied-out dive. But it’s amazing what a multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation can do. And for a place that is this cool, the food is way too good. This is the review of Cafe Chelsea, a restaurant that is the new NYC classic. Overview Hotel Chelsea became a New York institution that from the day they opened their doors in…

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Celebrity Travel

The Oppenheimer House in Los Alamos

You’re never late to the party, but if you missed Oppenheimer in theaters this summer, you had no idea what you were, well, missing. Obsessed for a reason is where you stand now, and you’re up for a road trip anyway. So, these are the locations where Oppenheimer was filmed, and turns out New Mexico is perfect this time of year. Oppenheimer topped the charts this year, and it’s out on Blue-Ray this November 21st. The historic development of the…

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Travel Buzz

The Island of Socotra

There’s a place you never thought would be on your travel list but after you see these photos, Yemen may just make the cut. OK, probably not for most of you, but you need to know Socotra, an island off the coast of Yemen and one of the most spectacularly show-stopping places in the world. We would go so far as to say, it’s game-changing. Location We know; the moment you hear Yemen, there are thoughts that do not include…

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Travel Guides

Brunch on the Upper West Side

You don’t need to leave the city to get your suburban fix for the weekend. There’s the Upper West Side to explore, where contrary to belief, you don’t need your passport above 59th Street. And as far as eats go, the Upper West excels in brunching. These are the top spots for your UWS staycation. Good Restaurants Come to the Neighborhood The Upper West Side of Manhattan isn’t necessarily known as a culinary destination. There are thousands of restaurants between 59th…

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Best Of The Best

Most Beautiful Islands in the World

A little island time is always a good idea. And right about now you’re mapping out your weekend escapes, so we have more than a few places to add to your goals list. But not all islands are one-size-fits-all. Whether you want to be one with nature, immerse yourself in utter luxury, or just want to dance on a table, we have an island for that. The Island: Malaysia’s Desaru Coast Location Off the coast of Malaysia, you’ll find one…

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New York City

The Scarpetta NYC Review

When a restaurant takes over the Village Idiot old space, we’d say that the only direction is up (though some may say that those are big shoes to fill). But that’s what Scarpetta did as up-and-coming Scott Conant’s restaurant in the Meatpacking district. Fast forward 15+ years and Scarpetta NYC is back in the Flatiron. The scene is better than ever, but what’s the food like? This is the review of Scarpetta NYC today. Overview When I moved to NYC…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Stay in Belize

We know you’re a baller, but even you’ve noticed that going anywhere nowadays is not for the faint of heart. Like when did the entry-level price of rooms top $2,500 just to get the view of the building next door? The answer is now when travel hits a new level of expensive almost everywhere. But is there a place that brings luxury back to basics? There are a few, and one of them is Belize, whose DNA is made up…

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