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The New Mandarin Oriental Villas

This summer jet-setting is back and it’s time to travel like never before to the top destinations in the Mediterranean. There are some sure things in life that are can’t-miss. Like gelato in Italy. Sunshine in the South of France. And now, we can add a guaranteed good time at the new Mandarin Oriental Villas. The Villas are your vacation homes turned private hotel, held to the famous Mandarin Oriental standards. Destinations include Ibiza, Mallorca and the South of France.…

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Destinations, Road Trip

A Retreat in the Cotswolds

If frolicking Jane Austin-style in the Cotswolds is an attractive proposition to you, well, now there’s a hotel for that. Set on a 600-acre Georgian estate, this villa experience is English countryside to a tee (or is that tea?). Private gardens, horseback riding (English versus Western of course) and probably a butler named Jeeves. This villa is where to stay in the Cotswolds. The Estate There’s something about the Cotswolds that’s just so darned English. Maybe it’s the gardens. Maybe…

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Travel Buzz

Como Le Montrachet, France

A New Hotel in Burgundy You’ve always wanted to learn about French wine, and now there’ll be a hotel worthy of your five-star standards. On our radar is the newest venture by COMO Hotels, a property that expands the COMO concept beyond remote islands. Their new estate in Burgundy gets you up close and personal with some very fine Puligny-Montrachet wines. Puligny-Montrachet For a place that’s known to have some of the best wine, Burgundy has not had many luxury…

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New York City

Preview of Francie in Brooklyn

Christine Drinan, Founder It was bound to happen after 20+ years in New York City. We’ve found a restaurant that is worth crossing a bridge for. Like, 10 times over. Situated in the Williamsburg neighborhood, Francie in Brooklyn is an elegant new American restaurant that’s French at heart. And it can go toe to toe any day of the week with many of the most refined Paris establishments. The preview is here. Overview Do you remember Piora, that gem of…

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Travel Buzz

Immerso, A New Luxury Surf Hotel

You have St. Tropez on the calendar. And of course you’ll plan to be in Ibiza in July. Hamptons for a few weekends here and there. But are there any off-grid yet still relatively easy destinations that deserve to be on the list? Somewhere you won’t run into everyone from the PTA? The answer is yes, and it’s this luxury surf hotel in Portugal. Immerso is barefoot surf luxury that’s as chic and insider as it gets. Here’s a preview…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Anne Hathaway

If you’re in the circle of trust, you call her Annie. Or at least the Princess of Genovia. Anne Hathaway has graced the big screen for over two decades. By junkets alone, she’s acquired quite the travel lists. Here are four spots where you too can travel like Anne. Soho Beach House, Miami Only at Soho Beach House would Anne and Adam blend right in. Membership at the club says enough about the kind of people you’ll find there. The…

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Home Design

Celso de Lemos’ Finest Linens

It’s officially spring, and maybe you’re doing the requisite cleaning. But you still want something fresh and new for the house, and we have just the thing to make your life (admittedly) just a little more expensive. It’s worth it though, as the Upper West Side’s Celso de Lemos offers the finest linens we’ve seen. And they will make your room the retreat it should be. If you haven’t yet heard, you need fine linens. And these fine linens are…

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Road Trip, Travel Buzz

Chatwal Catskills Hotel Opening

Overview This one’s been on the Buzz radar for a while, but this year the Chatwal Catskills will finally open. Now there’s a new standard of weekend trip that becomes available to travelers from the East coast and beyond. This is the first look — luxury meets camp. The Catskills Sometimes you just want to get away for the weekend and not have to get on a plane. Long-distance travel can be draining, especially when you are looking to get…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

5 Summer Destinations to Add to Your List

Summer 2022 If you sat on the sidelines last summer, you absolutely had FOMO. Everyone, their mom, J. Lo + Ben were in the south of France. Anyone who was anyone was at the UNICEF gala in Capri (oh, the stories). This year will be even better. Here’s where to be this summer. Amalfi Coast, Italy This is hands down the most sought after place to be July 1st. But, we hate to break it to you, even if you…

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Hotel Reviews

The West Hollywood Edition Review

Christine Drinan, Founder When the guy who co-founded Studio 54 (Ian Schrager) opens up a hotel on Sunset Boulevard in LA, that’s called universal alignment. It’s hard to achieve the right balance between a cool style, luxury accommodation, and top service. In LA, most hotels have two out of three at most. So how does the West Hollywood EDITION rank? Here’s the review. Overview The West Hollywood EDITION hotel is an ambitious $300 million project in the heart of West…

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