Some actors are naturally good at everything. Oscar winner Alicia Vikander just walks into a scene and it’s a good movie. Whether she’s in Tomb Raider, starring with Bradley Cooper in Burnt, or gracing a Louis Vuitton ad, she owns it. She has good taste in travel, too. Here are three spots Alicia vacations. From Spain to Italy to Brazil, Alicia travels the classics. These three iconic escapes will satisfy your travel cravings anytime of year. 1. Formentera, Spain While Alicia vacations…
You loved her in Bridesmaids. She took down a frat in Neighbors. And she’s crushing it in Physical. Even if you think you don’t know her, she’s been in that one movie. And she’s brilliant. So we’ll have whatever Rose Byrne is having. Here are some top places to spot Rose on a well-deserved respite. But how to travel like Rose Byrne may take a little sleuthing. Figuring out where Rose likes to go for a break isn’t an easy…
You pride yourself on being a traveler in the know. You’ve been there in Amalfi, done that a million times in Paris. So we have an off-the-wall idea for you: Baku. As in the capital of Azerbaijan. Take in Zaha Hadid’s last architectural feat. Eat some caviar. And better yet, there’s a Four Seasons. This is what to do in Baku, and why it may just need to make your list. The City: Baku When you think of modern architecture…
It’s time for St. Tropez Yacht Week, or as the French call it, Les Voiles de St. Tropez. This regatta is considered the closing party of St. Tropez’ season. What a way to go out, too, as yachts from all over the world gather in St. Tropez from September 22 to October 2. And you know that boat people and party people are synonymous. So if you’re looking for a good time filled with events, parties, dinners, and debauchery, Les…
If you’ve ever wondered when the perfect time is for a weekend in Milan, the answer is anytime. Milan is a year-round city where there’s always something cool going on. Good restaurants with top food. Pretty streets for a stroll. And now the Park Hyatt has returned, after a full-on renovation. Located in the heart of Milano, the five-star Park Hyatt hotel is nothing short of iconic. It’s housed guests like Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama. Now, after two years…
Little did you know that Soho House is literally planning world domination. In addition to the social clubs with 30,000+ people on the waitlist, the Soho House founders want to dominate your everyday. Enter the home collection, which is inspired by their cooler-than-cool Soho Houses around the world and biggest seasonal designs. Here’s the inside look. A Home Away From Home In 2016, the team at Soho House got a little tired of hearing, “Where can I get that lamp?”…
There’s an art to creating a fine dining restaurant in Tribeca that feels like your neighborhood joint. With its venture in the downtown locale, L’Abeille seems to have hit Yahtzee. There’s not a white tablecloth in sight, but regulars take on full-on degustation menus in a modern dining room and at the bar. This is the restaurant that’s worth a look now. Overview L’Abeille is a French and Japanese-fusion fine dining restaurant in Tribeca by Chef Mitsunobu Nagae. Chef Nagae’s…
Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon is Western Europe in locale but circa 1960s in feel. With its throwback charm of laundry strung across alleys and cobblestone streets, the capital of Portugal defines retro. While historically it overdelivered on experience, its accommodations underwhelmed. That is, maybe, until now. This is the new hotel to check out in Lisbon. Sublime Lisboa Sublime Lisboa is great because it’s right in the heart of Lisbon. This makes it different from its sister resort, Sublime Comporta, which…
The royals — they got it going on. From little Louis up to the late Queen Elizabeth, the royal family — well, they’re not just like us. But we can travel in style, just like the Windsors, who do it quite well. With a royal family vacation in mind, here are some top spots around the world that are literally fit for a queen — and a new king. Tresco, the Isles of Scilly Who knew there was a subtropical…
London sets the standard for proper. It doesn’t get much better than afternoon tea at Claridge’s. Post-work drinks at The Connaught. Dinner at 5 Hertford’s LouLou’s. A coveted invitation to The Twenty Two. You’re back in the world, and London is calling. So we have the best hotels in London, where you need to stay now. And one of them is essentially a private club that’s the place to see and be seen in London right now. London is a…
