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Agern: Scandinavia in NYC

Agern Good for: Work lunches, and meeting those friends who take the train back to Greenwich for an early dinner. Hands down, Agern, or its more casual food hall café next door, are the best places to eat near Grand Central. Atmosphere: A Danish restaurant, with the Icelandic chef Gunnar Gislason (with roots from the Mothership Dill restaurant in Reykjavik), Agern has a minimalist, sleek Scandinavian sensibility. And the atmosphere is just the people who enjoy good food, even during…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Los Angeles in 48 Hours

Although it may seem like winter should be coming to a head by now, there’s still snow on the ground, and the air is still crisp. But, it is always summer somewhere, and if the mountain will not come to Muhammad… well, you know how it goes. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a weekend away with your girlfriends/bros, or just a three-day-break from the never-ending grind, Los Angeles is decidedly the place to be. And we’re not talking…

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Travel Buzz

Eleven Experience: The Heli-Ski Deal

The term “off the grid” has in recent years become so ubiquitous, that it’s difficult to determine when it’s actually true. But there is still one place where “off the grid” isn’t taken lightly – that’s Deplar Farm in Iceland. With Iceland Eleven Experience, it’s not just skiing – it’s heli-skiing. It’s not just activities – it’s every adventure your heart desires. And it’s not just nature – it’s the Northern Lights. It’s as off-the-grid as it gets. Fljót Valley…

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eleven experience - resort at deplar farms iceland

Lifestyle

Travel Shoes: A Guide to Shoes That Pack Well

When it comes to packing, there is no compromise more annoying than having to sacrifice a pair of shoes because they’re probably not worth taking with you. Say, if you were only planning to wear them with that one outfit while you were on vacation. Or if they’re too heavy, and not worth the effort of carrying in your luggage. Or because the stiletto might break in your suitcase. Or because if you collapse them, you’ll ruin them. There’s always…

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New York City

The Review: Waverly Inn

There’s a reason why the Waverly Inn NYC has stayed open despite the challenges of the last two years. It was much hyped when it first opened back in 2006 but it has proved to have staying power. It remains a great scene today and is one of our go-to spots when we are home in NYC. This Restaurant is Good for: If you are missing Graydon Carter at Vanity Fair and just want to feel closer to him, then…

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exterior restaurant view, green front, dimly lit windows with green hanging plants with side steps to entrance, Waverly Inn NYC

Hotel Reviews

Paris’ Left Bank Luxury: Hotel Lutetia

When it comes to luxury hotels, Paris certainly wasn’t lacking any. On the right bank of the Seine, you’ll find dozens. Which is why the Hotel Lutetia is so unique: it’s the only one settled on the left. It’s like in one fell swoop, there’s a hotel that meets the discerning traveler standards and has made the Left Bank the place to stay. A History of Celebrities It is no surprise that Hotel Lutetia is that it’s always been celebrity-approved.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Egypt: Connecting with the Origins of Modern Humanity

You need to clear two spots on your travel bucket list. The first one is for Egypt. And the second one is for going back to Egypt when you realize that one trip wasn’t enough. There’s almost no other way to say it: Egypt is just so damn fascinating. There’s this mystical, almost spiritual connection you feel with the land. Visiting the Valley of the Kings, taking a cruise along the Nile, or riding a camel through the desert –…

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New York City

The Ultimate French Restaurant: Le Pierre Lapin

Le Pierre Lapin Good for: Date night, girl’s night, and large-group-of-friends night. Also, if you find yourself without a dinner reservation, or if you’re on European time for later dinners, there is a good chance you can walk in late for some good French home cooking. There’s almost always a good occasion for dinner at Le Pierre Lapin. Atmosphere: Intimate, convivial, cozy, and candle-lit in the West Village. If it feels a little like your grandmother’s living room decorated from…

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Travel Buzz

Six Senses Resorts Join IHG

What happens when one of the world’s leading hotel companies buys… another one of the world’s leading hotel companies? You get the wellness and community of the Six Senses, and the comfort and ubiquity of IHG. Hashtag, blessed. Six Senses Krabey Island, Cambodia The InterContinental Hotels Group, owner of several vast hotel groups (including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants) has just acquired the hospitality and wellness company from the private equity fund…

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A Luxury Villa in Belize

There are different ways of experiencing Belize – it is, after all, the land of adventure. You can choose to snorkel and dive on the barrier reef of the Caribbean Sea. Or you can opt to relax and rejuvenate on the white sandy beach of the Placencia Peninsula. If adventure is your thing, then there’s the world-famous Belize jungle adventures. That’s the point of Belize though; choose your own adventure. No matter what route you take though, there’s only one…

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