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Top 5 Mountain Huts in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Cortina d’Ampezzo looks like a scene out of a storybook. With its bucolic chalets, imposing snow-capped mountains, and shimmering alpine lakes, travelers flock from around the globe to take advantage of the upscale resort town’s winter and summer sports scenes. Peppered across the peaks of the Dolomites are countless mountain huts, or “rifugios”, where travelers can relax and refresh themselves. Whether you need to warm up from a day of shredding on the slopes, or are just eager to try…

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Rocco Forte House in Milan

If you’re at an Italian hotel and there isn’t some tie to the rich cultural history that gives Italy its romanticism, you’re doing yourself an injustice. The Forte family has been in the hotelier business for four generations. Their specialties come in two forms—hyper-personalized service and historical charm. The Forte family has done it all, from restaurants to restorative spas and retreats. The newest addition is no different. Rocco Forte House in Milan was built last August from the bones…

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Home Design

The Bar at Quarters

The restaurant scene in NYC is morphing into a multi-dimensional experience. Long gone are the days of stuffy, uninspired eateries, and The Bar at Quarters is a prime example. Cafe by day and bar at night, the space isn’t confined to a single concept. Did we mention that it also functions as a home goods showroom? If you’re in love with the chair you’re sitting on, you can buy it, and the same goes for the tiles in the bathroom.…

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Celebrity Travel

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson in India

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson’s recent trip to India was a harmonious blend of concerts, cultural immersion, and spiritual exploration. India has always been a land of vibrant contrasts; where global music resonates with age-old traditions. Between Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour lighting up the stage and their low-key exploration of Indian culture, this couple served major goals. From Mumbai’s nonstop buzz to Ahmedabad’s chill heritage vibes and Prayagraj’s holy dip, here’s the tea on their epic Indian escapade.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Best Ski Hut Restaurants

As Emily Cooper will tell you, the European slopes offer a lot more than skiing. The views are breathtaking, food is culinary artistry, and the champagne never needs to stop flowing. How to make it down the mountain after that is a question for another time: these ski hut restaurants are destinations in themselves. Whether you’re here for the food pics or the Michelin stars, these spots are the ultimate après-ski flex. Atelier Norbert Niederkofler Moessmer Location: Autonome Provinz Bozen,…

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Road Trip

INNESS Country Resort

Living in a city of skyscrapers has its moments, but more often than not, winter is the time of year when New Yorkers flee to coastlines that promise sunnier days. If the cold weather messes with your serotonin levels, and you often find yourself reminiscing about your last tropical trip, plummeting further into the winter blues is unnecessary. What if, instead of running from the first sign of snow, you embraced it? And no, this isn’t another ski trip; a…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2025

Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to miss what’s really important. And besides the obvious things, what’s important is to keep an eye on what’s coming in hot hotel-wise. But don’t worry — we’ve got you. All you need to do is plan a big travel year ahead, and focus on the (other) important things. Here is our list of some of the most anticipated hotel openings in 2025. Hotel: Six Senses London Location:…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebrity Jets

Private jets aren’t just transportation, they’re a whole vibe. Celebs are out here turning the skies into their personal runway. From high-tech features to over-the-top interiors, these celebrity jets redefine opulence. Here’s the scoop on how A-listers travel in style. The Celebrity: Jeff Bezos The Jet: Fleet of 4 Gulfstreams Jeff’s Gulfstream G650ER is as efficient as his two-day delivery service. It has a range of over 7,500 nautical miles, perfect for his globe-spanning ventures. With leather seats, high-speed Wi-Fi,…

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Destinations

Black Tie Dances: Ball Season 2025

From royals and dignitaries to socialites and celebrities, balls are the go-to events for all things glamorous. They even have their own season. While Ball Season can begin as early as November, it reaches its peak from January to March. That’s now. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to waltz. Or, dressing in full Venetian regalia has been on your wish-list. Or, maybe you’re just so good-looking, you’re looking for a reason to break out the tux and the Schiaparelli…

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Travel Buzz

Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite

For jetsetters, an elevated way of travelling is just part of the deal. Whether it’s a long or short-haul flight, if it amps up the comfort and luxury, we’re all in. That’s exactly what Cathay Pacific has done with its revamped business class cabin, called the Aria Suite that launched on Oct. 18, 2024. It’s like the hotel stay before the actual stay, and it’s rolling out to Cathay’s fleet over the next three years. A New Way to Fly…

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