Santa knows who was naughty and who was nice, and this year, you were nothing short of a superhero. You crushed it at work while you took care of your family. You looked after your friends. Heck, you even held your s— together when they shut down your kids’ school. You went back to running an in-house university, again, and did not miss a beat. That’s why this year, more than ever, it’s time to make your list and check…
With travel down about 80% on the year, we know you may have some extra change from those couch cushions, to allocate this holiday season. Yes, you can think about buying that new Bentley (they just came out with a new Bentayga), and yes, a little bling never hurt. But what if $100, or even less in some cases, can change someone’s life? We have the charities to give back this holiday season. The Charity: Stockings With Care This is your chance to make…
Where do you go on a honeymoon with your new husband, your former husband, your kids and your new stepkids? If you’re Gwyneth, that would be to an atoll in the middle of the Indian Ocean in your own over-the-water villa, waterslide included. Clearly a vacation for the modern family. Welcome to Soneva Jani, where you can vacation like Gwyneth. This place is #goals you did not know you had. The Details Set up as all over-the-water villas, this may…
The world is your oyster and travel options are plentiful, especially with more countries opening up to foreign travelers. After a brutal couple of years, don’t we all deserve a little piece of paradise? If you are looking for a slice of heaven, French Polynesia should be very high on your list. This group of 118 divine islands and atolls might just be the promised land. Here’s how to get a taste of Tahitian luxury, with the best places to…
New Yorkers’ love story with the Catskills is complicated. After being on and off for so many years, we can definitely say it’s back and stronger than ever! The Catskills are now attracting la crème de la crème of New York’s design junkies and creatives alike to a number of design-forward hotels and lodges. Whether you’re a nature person or not, hit the road and check in at one of these singular accommodations to enjoy the Fall foliage. Urban Cowboy…
We have Mustique on the brain, and this Caribbean isle attracts a certain level of celebrity. Whereas the paps can show up pretty much anywhere else, Mustique is by invitation only and they’re not on the list. So that means celebs who value utter privacy are spared prying eyes. Celebs can really be just like us, and they can let loose. Mustique is where the Hollywood royals, and where the royals vacation. So yes, Mick Jagger, who owns a home…
You know, we create these features months before they publish, and we’re betting that, as you read this, while the election results are clear, we still don’t have a president. But we’ve decided life must go on, and today is about escape. All of this business is going to work itself out, and while it may take a few months, we’re going to have a new president come January. Until then, we want to be transported to a place where…
There’s something about the Sea of Cortes that just sounds like it would be a pretty kick a—destination. Add in that Aman is opening a hotel there, the Amanvari, and we’re going to hop on a plane right now. This spot is so spectacular, that a villa may be the ultimate souvenir. Peace & Water About 45 minutes from the Los Cabos airport, the new Amanvari, means peace and water in Sanskrit. This pretty much sums up this oasis in Aman’s continued…
Thanksgiving is upon us, and if you’re navigating the best way to celebrate. After all, it’s not that simple this year, with a little thing called the pandemic. Maybe this is the first time you’ll fly since the start of the year, and you wonder what travel will be like. Maybe you’re hosting and you need ideas on how to keep everyone healthy and safe. Or maybe you’re flirting with the idea of flying the whole the family for a private island for your…
Celebs — they live a pretty storied life. Private planes, massive homes, attractive co-stars — it’s all in a day’s work. But it doesn’t mean they’re not grateful, and these are the charities on the West Coast and East Coast where, alongside some big names, you can feed those less fortunate before your own celebration on Thanksgiving day. The nonprofit: Los Angeles Mission The celebs: Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, Alyssa Milano, Bella Thorne, Hilary Duff, Janel Parrish, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Neil…
