Amangani Jackson Hole We’ll clue you into a secret: Just like with the Hamptons, September may be the best month in Jackson Hole, in the big, beautiful state of Wyoming. And at the top of a tucked-away mountain range, you get one of the most stunning views of the Grand Teton Mountains from who else, but Aman’s Amangani, which literally means “peaceful home.” Why we like it: The View: In a word, view. Set atop of a mountainside overlooking the Grand…
NYC Celeb-Approved Spots We’ll let you in on a secret; even with 20+ years in NYC, and although we always play it cool, it is a lot of fun to celeb spot in the city. From the rarified likes of Suite 200 at Madison Square Garden, to Soho House – to getting coffee at the corner bodega, the rich and famous – they are just like us. Sometimes. So if you’ve ever wondered what the life of a celeb is like in NYC, here’s…
Dear New York: You took it on the chin this 2020, but with little surprise, you took it like a champ. You did what needed to be done — no complaints, no drama, just action. And you did it with elegance, grace, compassion and style – in only the unique way in which you have managed every challenge and crisis throughout history. New York, you have risen to the occasion, and you have set the example for the rest of the…
This one is hot off the presses. United announced that it is eliminating domestic change fees forever. Not just until the end of COVID. Not until the end of 2021. Forever. As in ever and ever. Is it a PR move? Will it last? Well not to be outdone, within 24 hours, Delta and American followed suit and also announced that they would also abolish domestic change fees on airline reservations. This pandemic has hit the travel industry hard. Arguably even…
Croatia, “the most beautiful country he has ever visited.”.. . He, of course, being Brad Pitt. Maybe it’s the stunning coastline. Maybe it’s the off-the-grid vibe. Or maybe it’s to visit his multibillion-dollar hotel project in the area. No matter Brad’s raison d’etre, a good reason for us is that Croatia is among the 30 or so countries in the world right now allowing Americans to visit. So, it is one of the most compelling international destinations currently accepting what used…
Mark September 4 on your calendar for the event of this social-distancing summer. World-class Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is hosting an intimate soiree at Topping Rose House in the Hamptons. Vongerichten will be joined by chef and author David Burtka, TV news anchor Rosanna Scotto, culinary talents Michael White and Alex Guarnaschelli, and Emmy Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris. Scotto, White and Guarnaschelli will create the courses, while Harris and Burtka will provide crudités with produce from their own gardens. All…
The island of Capri is a league all unto itself when it comes to celebrities, because Capri is where the party is at. This restaurant is the epicenter of fun, where a certain triple-threat even gave an impromptu performance of “Let’s Get Loud”. Summer 2021 – here you come. And if you’re in the island of Capri, your first restaurant should be a big night out at Villa Verde. Villa Verde calls themselves a “secret garden” because you do feel like you’ve stumbled…
To celebrate summer, we have the hotel to stay at in Mykonos. What’s refreshing is that it’s not one of the usual suspects. It opened just a few years back, a stone’s throw away from Nammos. Kensho Psarou doesn’t phone it in, that’s for sure. These are rooms that you actually want to spend time in. Top service. The best food of all the local hotels. Then there’s the beach club. Kensho Psarou is one for your list. Why we…
There’s something about Maine and summer that seem to go hand in hand. Maybe it’s the lobster rolls. Or the blueberry pancakes. Or Patrick Dempsey, who is a summer resident. Maybe, just maybe, it’s just those damned cute inns that completely transport you away from everyday life. Let’s road trip; these are the top 5 best inns in Maine. Inn By The Sea At the Inn by the Sea, you have close proximity to the beach, and town, and room to…
Your summer in Europe on the Riviera can happen. Well maybe not quite the French, but the Dalmatian coast. Same super yachts. Socially distancing dancing on tables. Your time in the sun. You just have to come here. With a hotel reservation. And you’re in. Seriously, it’s as easy as booking a place (a nice one of course) and you’ll be surrounded by unique architecture, historical heritage and the breathtaking coastline you’ve been dreaming about since lockdown began. All you…
