Category Filter - Galavante (Travel & Lifestyle Website)

Find Your Adventure

The Most Luxurious Family Cruise Out There

We can’t believe we’re recommending a cruise, but there’s a first time for everything. The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection’s luxurious family cruise looks set to disrupt the cruise industry. The hotel’s private yacht Evrima is set for her maiden voyage this August. Here’s a preview. The Evrima Finally making its way out of Athens, Greece after two years of delays, the Evrima is the first vessel in the Ritz Carlton’s yacht collection. The three yachts are aimed at providing a…

DISCOVER MORE

Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Reset in 2023

You put on a show for the holidays. Entertained the in-laws. Cooked up a storm. Picked the perfect gifts for the 40+ people on your list. You need a vacation. Or an even heavier lift, like a reset, for 2023. Whether you do it now or later, you need to take care of you. These are the places where it’s all about the zen. No boozy brunches (unless you seek them out). No FOMO because of lots of action going…

DISCOVER MORE

Celebrity Travel

Top NYE Celeb Spots

When celebs are left to their own devices over the holiday, there’s bound to be some good fodder — especially when they’re on vacation. There are, of course, the usual suspects, like St. Barths and Aspen, where it’s like a celeb convention. You don’t usually find the hottest movie stars, musicians, and models ringing in the New Year at home. But there are some unique spots, too where celebrities spend New Year’s. The Destination: Aspen The Celebrities: The Kardashians, Mariah…

DISCOVER MORE

Travel Buzz

The Mandarin Oriental Lucerne Opens

When the Mandarin shows up in a location as perfect as Switzerland, it’s worth a look. The Mandarin Oriental Lucerne opened its doors recently, and it’s officially your jumping-off point this winter some Swiss powder on the ski slopes. A New MO in Town There’s a new Mandarin Oriental in town, and it’s in one of the most picturesque towns in Switzerland. With views of Lake Lucerne and the majestic Swiss Alps, the newly opened Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is…

DISCOVER MORE

Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Top 6 Ski Resorts in Switzerland

If there’s places to vacation that are essentially utopia, Switzerland is gunning for the top spot. It doesn’t matter if you ski or just mastered the art of après ski (seriously, that takes real talent). No matter where your skills are on the spectrum, there’s something that is universally take-your-breath-away about Switzerland’s famous Alps. Where there is beautiful scenery and beautiful people. And, you know, beautiful people don’t like to rough it. These ski resorts in Swiss Alps are destinations…

DISCOVER MORE

Travel Buzz

Where to Eat in Florence

Maybe it’s because of the Duomo. Or because we’re in the midst of white-truffle season. It could be that Florence is just one of the best year-round destinations there is. Whatever the reason, Florence is always a good idea. And this is where to eat in Florence now. Chic Nonna The Restaurant: Hot off the presses: Chic Nonna earned a 2023 Michelin star this year, and for good reason. Executive chef Vito Mollica creates ambition-laden dishes that mix traditional Tuscan cuisine…

DISCOVER MORE

Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Unique Holiday Destinations

We have to break it to you, but you may be missing out this holiday season if you’re thinking the usual suspects from Christmas to New Year’s at this point. Yes, we know how much you love you some Mustique, St. Barths, and Aspen. We have mad love for those spots, too. However, when one villa door closes, another one opens. We have eight places you may not have thought of for the holidays — from Dominica to Mauritius, and…

DISCOVER MORE

Unique Places to Spend the Holidays- feature; rainbow

Travel Guides

Top Istanbul Restaurants

If you feel like all the cool people you know are passing through Istanbul, it’s because they are. But here’s a news flash: Istanbul is always a good idea. From history to architecture to luxe hotels — and, yes, food — Istanbul has it going on. These are the restaurants you need to know. The Restaurant: Etiler Kebapçi The Category: Our Favorite Kebabs Location: Besiktas It’s the infamous Nusret Gökçe who runs Etiler Kebapçi. He’s otherwise known to the world…

DISCOVER MORE

Travel Buzz

A Preview of Hotel Bulgari Rome

Just when there can’t be another reason to Roman Holiday it up, a new luxury hotel is set to arrive on the scene. Rome is trending high, and it’s better than ever. Enter Bulgari, which opens its new hotel in 2023 in the Campo Marzio neighborhood. It’s going to be one unique hotel in Rome. Here’s a preview. Overview You don’t want to be in Rome without feeling like the protagonist of a romance film. A stay at the up-and-coming…

DISCOVER MORE

Reviews

A First Look at Girafe

You can live in Paris your entire life and still not make it to all the good spots. And there are some restaurants where it really doesn’t matter what’s on the menu, they have that special something. In the case of Girafe, it’s one of the restaurants in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower. But how’s everything else? We have the inside scoop. Overview Paris is a city that’s eternally classic, yet continues to reinvent itself. You can…

DISCOVER MORE