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The Review: Maison Close

New Yorkers are known to give the French a run for their money when it comes to authentic French food. Bonus points when a place can do up the grand seafood platters right. Welcome to Maison Close in Soho, whose raison d’être is not to be just another French restaurant. This is the review. Overview There was something so special about New York City in the early 2000s. Those were the days of the real Sex and the City, and…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Trainspotting – The Orient-Express

In case you didn’t get the memo, the golden age of travel is back. And we mean that cities like Paris have never been more glamorous. Venice is as magical as ever. And Vienna, the dark horse of imperial destinations, will make you wonder why it took so long to get there. So what if there was a way to connect all these cities and travel like you could in the Roaring ’20s? Well, there is, and it’s called the…

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Travel Guides

Top Istanbul Restaurants

If you feel like all the cool people you know are passing through Istanbul, it’s because they are. But here’s a news flash: Istanbul is always a good idea. From history to architecture to luxe hotels — and, yes, food — Istanbul has it going on. These are the restaurants you need to know. The Restaurant: Etiler Kebapçi The Category: Our Favorite Kebabs Location: Besiktas It’s the infamous Nusret Gökçe who runs Etiler Kebapçi. He’s otherwise known to the world…

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Celebrity Travel

Shailene Woodley

When your movies make over one billion dollars, it puts you in a special class of achievement. It also means that you’ve traveled to a place or two to film a movie, attend a premiere, and take some well-deserved time off. So we’ll go where Shailene Woodley is headed. Here are a few of her favorite spots. Shailene is pretty amazing. But those billions in box-office receipts also came from some great teamwork. An actor needs to have good relationships…

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Road Trip

Road Trip: The Pridwin

What is it about fall that makes you want to get cozy? Well, the Pridwin — one of the buzziest openings in the Hamptons this past summer — may just be for you. Located on Shelter Island, it’s the quintessential historic inn, built in 1927. But don’t worry, it was gut renovated, top to bottom, with all the creature comforts. It still has a charm that inspires you to sit on an Adirondack chair for a beat. Once November hits,…

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Travel Buzz

A Preview of Hotel Bulgari Rome

Just when there can’t be another reason to Roman Holiday it up, a new luxury hotel is set to arrive on the scene. Rome is trending high, and it’s better than ever. Enter Bulgari, which opens its new hotel in 2023 in the Campo Marzio neighborhood. It’s going to be one unique hotel in Rome. Here’s a preview. Overview You don’t want to be in Rome without feeling like the protagonist of a romance film. A stay at the up-and-coming…

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Travel Buzz

Escape to Moskito Island

You gotta hand it to Richard Branson, he knows travel. His private isle in the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island, has been on your list — especially if you get personally invited to one of his blowout parties. And just when you can’t fan out more, Sir Richard has another trick up his sleeve. Welcome to Moskito Island, where in lieu of renting an island, you can just rent one of his massive estates. The Backstory When Richard Branson bought…

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Celebrity Travel

Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone

Any guesses on what the most-watched show on TV is? Well, it’s Yellowstone, a neo-Western drama starring a guy you may have heard of. Kevin Costner is no stranger to the theme of the great outdoors. And apparently his show has inspired a slew of East Coasters to go out and buy a ranch. A bit extreme, yes, so here are some spots where you can just vacation like Kevin instead. Yellowstone National Park We’d be remiss not to mention Yellowstone…

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Travel Buzz

The St. Regis Maldives

Some people have Mecca. Some have the Vatican. But if you’re into beaches, you have the Maldives on your pilgrimage list. Wondering whether it lives up to the hype? Stop right now, do not pass go, and get directly on a plane to the island nation. Here’s a look at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, which is worthy of saving up those points. Paradise Island Found As if the natural lush vegetation, ocean views, and dreamy rooms weren’t enough,…

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Reviews

A First Look at Girafe

You can live in Paris your entire life and still not make it to all the good spots. And there are some restaurants where it really doesn’t matter what’s on the menu, they have that special something. In the case of Girafe, it’s one of the restaurants in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower. But how’s everything else? We have the inside scoop. Overview Paris is a city that’s eternally classic, yet continues to reinvent itself. You can…

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