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Yachting With Valentino

You may be asking, “What does Valentino know about travel?” The answer is, a whole heck of a lot. It’s a fact that an invitation to Valentino’s yacht is a sign you’ve made it. These are the places to put on your bucket list — because we’ll all have what Valentino’s having. Today Valentino gets to spend his days pretty exclusively on his yacht. His leisure is well-deserved after his 60-year career as a designer for one of the biggest…

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Top Rome Restaurants

With all the hot hotels opening in Rome, you’d be smart to find an excuse to pass through. And while you’re there, you gotta eat. Rome is known for its pasta, and there’s never a crowd that a good cacio e pepe or vongole didn’t please. Here are your five top restaurants. The Restaurant: Salumeria Roscioli The Neighborhood: Regola So, you’ve come to Rome in search of unique fine-dining experiences. Your first stop should be Salumeria Roscioli. A mix of…

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Reviews

The Review: Wally’s

Los Angeles is a prime, go-to destination from now until May. So, a go-to destination needs a go-to restaurant. You may have ordered wine from Wally’s online, but who knew that it was such a hotspot staple? Maybe it’s the wine. Or, the ready-to-mingle crowd. Or maybe it’s the truffle brie with honey. This is the review of the food menu at Wally’s . Overview I first heard of Wally’s because of my online wine shopping addiction. The place has…

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Beauty & Wellness

Soho House Istanbul’s Cowshed Spa

There are some spas you’ll gladly travel for, and the Soho House Istanbul Cowshed Spa may just be on that list. Turkey is known for its hammams, where you get cleaner than clean. Cowshed takes it to the next level and envelops you in clouds of suds. You’ll barely know your name when they’re finished. Overview The Cowshed Spa is yet another creation of Soho House founder Nick Jones, a retreat within a retreat that spans Soho House locations across…

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Palihouse Santa Barbara

If you are looking for an easy trip, Santa Barbara is the answer. The town’s got a newish hotel, and this one surprisingly won’t break the bank. Palihouse Santa Barbara is up and running, and it wants to be your SB getaway right in the center of it all. Overview Palihouse Santa Barbara aims to be the best of both worlds. It’s a getaway but it’s also conveniently located in downtown Santa Barbara, in the historic Presidio neighborhood. The property…

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New York City

Six Cool Places in NYC for a Holiday Party

Pandemic who? Yes, the office holiday party — which is your once-a-year pass to imbibe too much on the boss’s tab — is back. We have a feeling that, like the travel craze, the parties will be better than ever too. Here are six cool places in NYC to host your holiday party. 1. The Grill There are old fashioned steakhouses, and then there’s the Grill. This is an establishment that takes its history very seriously, paying special tribute to…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Baller Villas to Rent

Maybe you worked your a– off this year. Or you were shut out of summer vacation in Amalfi because you booked too late. Or perhaps you just roll with a really big entourage ready to have a good time. Whatever the reason, you’re looking for a pad worthy of MTV Cribs. Just in time for those booking a touch late for the holidays, here are seven baller villas from the Caribbean to Mexico — and a few places in between.…

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New York City

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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