She’s walked the runway for Valentino and Chanel, donned the wings of a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and married the private equity guy of her dreams. But model Taylor Hill’s not done yet. In fact, she’s just getting started.
You may recognize Victoria’s Secret model Taylor Hill from the many fashion shows and campaigns she’s done all over the world, but she isn’t traveling solo to walk runways. She’s walking her dog, Salem, to a number of destinations, too. Hill, an Illinois native, recently launched Tate & Taylor. This new venture is a platform for pet parents packed with tips, product suggestions, and more. It was inspired by her late pooch Tate who passed away from cancer at age 9.
We caught up with the world traveler to discuss her favorite work destinations, the best pet-friendly hotels, and where she travels every summer.
Hilary: What are your favorite hotels?
Taylor: My favorite hotels are Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles, The 1 Hotel in Miami, Ritz ou Crillon in Paris, Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France, and Claridge’s in London.
Hilary: Do you have summer travel plans this year?
Taylor: Every summer me and my husband travel to the Amalfi coast, Positano. The food is delicious, it is so beautiful and we love spending time with close friends and family there.
Hilary: Where has been your favorite or most memorable place to travel for work?
Taylor: There are too many to choose from but last year I went to Singapore for the first time with Victoria’s Secret and absolutely loved it! The people are so friendly and welcoming, it is such a beautiful and clean place and the food was amazing.
Hilary: Are you a carry-on-only type of person, or do you check baggage?
Taylor: I pride myself on being a master carry-on packer after all these years of travel. It’s easier to have all of my items with me when I’m on the go.
Hilary: What are the coolest souvenirs you’ve brought back from traveling?
Taylor: My favorite thing to get while traveling is jewelry. It’s small and fits in my bag always and it’s fun to have little pieces from all over the world.
Hilary: What has been your favorite travel-related moment?
Taylor: My favorite travel moment is my honeymoon in Asia. It was spontaneous and nothing crazy happened, but I had the best time exploring new countries I’d never been to and trying new food. We explored and found new places and it was so much fun.
Hilary: Tell us about the Tate & Taylor brand, and why you started it!
Taylor: Tate & Taylor was inspired by my incredible bond with my late labradoodle, Tate, offering a platform where pets and their humans can thrive together. After almost 10 years of experience as a pet parent, I realized the demand for a trusted community. Thus, Tate & Taylor was born. Tate’s legacy lives on through our platform, designed to celebrate and enrich the lives of pets. Tate & Taylor provides engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking content. Additionally, our content is alongside a curated marketplace that showcases female-founded and eco-friendly dog brands and products that give back. It benefits animals everywhere.
Hilary: What are your favorite pet-friendly hotels, and where are they?
Taylor: When Tate was with me, he was a 30-pound labradoodle and was easy to travel with! Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles was the best hotel. I have the best memories of all the workers knowing and welcoming Tate. Tate loved it because he was cherished there! His favorite thing was hanging out on the pool deck.
Another pet-friendly hotel I’ve heard about and want to visit is Scribner’s Lodge in the Catskills in New York. They give your dog goodies for their stay including a custom bandana, treats, and toys. Salem is different (than Tate) as he is a bigger dog. That’s why I think a hotel with wide open spaces would be great for him.
Hilary: Any tips for traveling with pets?
Taylor: When traveling with Salem, I always make sure he’s hydrated. We have a great Flip Dog Travel Bottle from Springer on the Tate & Taylor site that’s great for on-the-go moments. I also bring along Winnie Lou treats in my bag as well.
Hilary: Congratulations on the new venture, and we can’t wait to see where it goes.
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