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The Waldorf Astoria Returns

The Grand Dame of New York City is back, and “better than ever” is an understatement. If one-bedrooms starting a little south of $3 mil are any indication, the Golden Age of the Waldorf has just begun. What Once Was While New York City had its fair share of financial obstacles and strife in the 1930s, architectural marvels were also on the rise, and one such monument made a lasting impression—the Waldorf Astoria. The Park Avenue Hotel opened in 1931…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Women-Owned Hotels in the World

In honor of International Women’s Day, we thought it would be cool to see which hotels were owned by women around the world. And it turns out, the list happened to include some of the top hotels – though it’s not too surprising. Women prove again and again that when they have a seat at the leadership table, it’s more than just 1,000-count Egyptian thread-count sheets that result. These women are building empires, and hotels are just the start. Forget…

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Destinations, Travel Buzz

Almanac Palais Vienna

There’s a vacation, and then there’s a vacation in a palace in Vienna. After all, Vienna’s charm is legendary. So naturally, when luxury hotel brand Almanac transformed two 17th century palace buildings into the ultimate boutique hotel, the Almanac Palais Vienna became one of the top hotels in Vienna. The hotel beautifully combines the opulent decor of Imperial Vienna with the tasteful simplicity of the 21st century. Here’s everything you need to know about the Almanac Palais Vienna. Location Almanac…

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Celebrity Travel

Reese Witherspoon: An Inspiring Traveler

When you build a billion-dollar empire that Blackstone acquires, we think you’ve made it in life. Hats off to Reese Witherspoon, who defines “role model” for everyone, especially on this International Women’s Day. Reese Witherspoon is not just an Oscar-winning actress and producer; she’s a globe-trotting, book-loving, powerhouse of a woman who knows how to mix work, play, and a little bit of wanderlust. Whether she’s promoting female-driven storytelling, taking a well-earned break, or just soaking in some European charm,…

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New York City

Casa Tua New York

As they say, if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Casa Tua has done the latter, with locations from Miami to Paris. But now, it’s taken over the iconic space in The Surrey. While Cafe Boulud was beloved and fit right in with the Surrey’s old school Upper East Side locale, Casa Tua brings a new vibe. In fact, Casa Tua is part of a new of restaurants that makes the Upper East Side…

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Lifestyle, Beauty & Wellness

Evian Hotel Review: More than Water

Evian Resort? As in… the water? Yes, that Evian. The premium natural spring water, iconically branded baby blue and pink. Those sips come from a place named Evian-les-Bains. Overlooking Lake Geneva is this semi-quaint French town (where some residents use the luxurious natural spring water in their gardens). Here, visitors find the expansive Evian Resort, where the grounds extend more than 240 acres. On that land are three hotels: Hôtel Royal Palace, Hôtel Ermitage and La Verniaz. The hotel’s Evian…

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Celebrity Travel

Demi Moore

Demi is a popcorn actress no Moore. Demi has been adding to her trophy collection this awards season, and there just may be a guy named Oscar in her future. Whatever Demi Moore is doing and wherever she is traveling, clearly, we all should take note. These are the top destinations to see Demi Moore on vacation. The Destination: Toronto The Hotel: Four Seasons Toronto, Canada This has been Demi Moore’s year. Nominated for an Oscar for her role in…

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Travel Buzz

Seline Restaurant in LA

Imagine if someone gave you the chance to invest in Uber during their Friends & Family round. This is sort of like that, in restaurant terms. Now that Seline has arrived in Los Angeles, it is time to make the reservation before they get their Michelin star. Overview Helmed by Chef Dave Beran, the genius behind the beautiful French bistro in Santa Monica, pasjoli, and the Michelin-starred Dialogue (which unfortunately closed during COVID), this new Santa Monica spot is his…

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Home Design

Pixory Luxury Photo Albums

Long before the photo-posting days of social media, photos once lived in albums. Today, however, they can live in custom coffee table books that will look like they belong in Assouline. These are the luxury photo albums to gift to that person who has everything, or even better, yourself. Pixory Luxury Photo Albums These luxury photo albums originally caught our eye because they look like the Assouline travel series books. You know the ones, that adorn the coffee tables of…

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Best Of The Best

Hotels with Top Hair Salons

Going on vacation is all about pampering yourself, right? Luckily, some hotels have started seriously elevating their wellness menu. These havens of high-end hospitality aren’t just about sumptuous suites and gourmet dining; they also offer top-tier hair care that rivals the best salons in the world. So whether you’re in Morocco, Abu Dhabi, or anywhere in between, here are some of the best hotel hair salons, for when your hair craves a little extra TLC. Hotel: The Abu Dhabi EDITION…

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