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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

There’s a reason London is Calling. It’s refreshing to be in a culture of manners where chivalry isn’t dead. And there are a few places that inspire you to up your game just by hearing those darned charming accents. That and who doesn’t like afternoon tea? The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in Knightsbridge pretty much sums that all up. This is the review of a the Mandarin Oriental London, which is well, as London as it gets. Overview The Mandarin…

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Road Trip

The Hudson Valley Roundup

You know that moment when you realize you’re turning into your parents? Maybe your head hits the pillow before midnight. Or you find yourself non-ironically singing along to Hall & Oates. But before you panic, we have two words for you– fall foliage. Bonus is that the Hudson Valley has a slew of luxe hotels that make the drive well worth it. These are a few of the luxury hotels in the Hudson Valley that you need to know. The Hotel:…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The African Safari 101 Guide

A safari is one of the most luxurious trips you will ever take in your life. Period. The irony, though, of an African safari is that it’s a vacation that doesn’t sound like a vacation at all. You wake up at the crack of dawn; actually, a little earlier as you’ve to be on the safari truck by 6 AM. You’ll sleep in a tent, albeit a luxurious one, that you’ll pay more money for than any five-star hotel in…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebs Go in Paris

Paris never goes out of style. But some celeb favored spots demand world heritage site fame. These are the places where celebs go in Paris. Warning, they will end up on your bucket list. Hotel Costes Who goes: Bella and Gigi Hadid, Johnny Depp, John Malkovich + Rihanna The Overview: Hotel Costes has a reputation unlike any other, which is why it is where celebs go in Paris. This 18th century mansion has an eclectic vibe that has made it…

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New York City

The Sistina NYC Review

Sistina NYC is a restaurant that has been around for so long that you remember and forget about it multiple times throughout your lifetime. It’s not that it’s not solid Italian, and for many, Sistina is an NYC standby. However, you know how it is in NYC: we’re always chasing the next restaurant opening. So, even after a solid meal at Sistina, we’re onto the next. When you do reconnect with Sistina though, it makes you want to return more…

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New York City

Essential by Christophe Review

Instagram made us do it. Actually it was Daniel Boulud’s Instagram to be exact, when he posted on his visit to Essential by Christophe. We were immediately intrigued but then we realized it was a restaurant on the Upper West Side. It takes a lot to get us to eat in this neighborhood, but if it’s good enough for Daniel. So what is the verdict? Here’s our review of this fine dining restaurant by Christophe Bellanca. Overview Essential by Christophe…

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Beauty & Wellness

The New SHA Mexico

A place with no booze, workouts at 7 AM, and a mostly vegan diet of around 1200 calories a day sounds like torture for most. In fact, when they’re power-hosing you down and freezing you to 11 degrees centigrade, it kind of can be. For you over-achieving Type As, it’s a week at one of the top wellness centers in the world. The OG SHA Wellness, where CEOs and be-my-best-self types around the world have made their pilgrimage is Albir…

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Travel Guides

Top Places to Stay in Berlin

Some cities are effortlessly cool. In fact, just breathing the air there ups your cool kid quotient. To that, we say “Hallo Berlin.” Because they’ve got art. They’ve got top restaurants. And they’ve got Prince Charles, (the club, not the King). These are the top places to stay for your Berlin weekend. When it comes to Germany the city that everyone’s talking about is Berlin. Whether you come for the art scene, the gastronomical explosion, or even the wild nightlife,…

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New York City

The Le Coucou Review Revisited

Some restaurants are just so French, it hurts. Le Coucou kicks it old school too with its fine dining classic dishes, of course, with its own unique modern spin. While it’s now been around to the point that it meets the forever threshold in terms of Manhattan dining, it really only reopened just last year. This is the updated Le Coucou review. Overview The mastermind behind Le Coucou is Chef Daniel Rose, who is a rare breed. Chef Rose is an…

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Travel Buzz

A Luxury Home to Rent in Newport

You’ve been to Napa. LA is a second home. You rented Gwyneth’s Airbnb in Montecito. But believe it or not, there’s more to the State of California. And when you’re rolling deep you’re your entourage, there’s a baller house in Newport that you need in your life. With 14,000 square feet of ocean views and a 78-foot pool, there’s a whole lot of diversions to get yourself into. Here’s a look at how the other half, and you can live.…

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