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The Preview: The Rosewood Villa Magna

What was classic (Madrid) is one of the buzziest destinations again. A big reason, besides always-in-style flamenco and tapas, is the selection of new hotels in town. The Rosewood has officially taken over the longtime Villa Magna. In true Rosewood fashion, what’s old has been made modern and cool again. Here’s the preview of the Rosewood Villa Magna. The Specs If it seems like everything is coming up Rosewood, it’s because it kind of is. Rosewood continues to build their…

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A Boutique Hotel in Piedmont

This is one of those hidden gems that comes across the desk only so often. Set in the heart of Piedmont, Nordelaia has all the makings of your next novel’s mis-en-scène. Forage for truffles in the morning, and have them for lunch. Enjoy aperitivos later in the day. Decompress in the spa. Rinse and repeat. Here’s the preview of this under-the-radar boutique hotel in Piedmont. The Location The resort is in the Monferrato area of southern Piedmont. For foodie aficionados…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Hardest Restaurant Reservations in the World

You’ve heard of cult vineyards. But we think restaurants deserve their own cult category, too. Because some of these chefs have mad skillz. And at these places, there’s often a three-month, six-month, or even longer wait. One list has 15,000 people on it. So for those of you who live to travel and travel to eat, well, we have a restaurant for that. In fact, we have six of the hardest restaurant reservations in the world for you. The Restaurant:…

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Travel Guides

Cool Restaurants in Paris Now

We know, it’s redundant to use cool and Paris in the same sentence. But how nice is it to be back in the City of Lights? This is the destination of the fall, should you need any more reason to get away for a long weekend. And while you were away, a lot has changed, but thankfully, also stayed the same. These are the cool restaurants in Paris now. List Courtesy of Gerilas from JK Place Paris The Restaurant: Mr. T…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Grand Hotel Tremezzo

One of the silver linings of a post-Covid world is that off season is the new in season. But then again Lake Como is, and always has been, a good idea — this fall especially. The hotels are staying open a few weeks more. The weather has been unseasonably warm and glorious. The lake, encircled by trees, is where to really leaf peep. And the food, shopping and culture are always good. Then there’s the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a bucket-list…

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Hotel Reviews

JK Place Paris

It’s only been recently that the Left Bank has gotten some notable hotel love. There was a whole decade when it was cool to hang on the left, but you always stayed on the right. Well, the tables are turning, and J.K. Place, of the famed Italian hotelier, has opened a Paris outpost — rive gauche. Here’s the review of JK Place Paris. Overview The romanticized version of boutique hotels, with their charm an authenticity, is what drives some people…

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The Cheval Blanc Paris Arrives

When LVMH, the Paris-based luxury empire opens a hotel in their hometown, expectations are high. But, as they do with their clothes, bags, and shoes, it looks like they will not disappoint. This is not a so-French-it-hurts hotel, though. Instead, it’s modern, contemporary and young. The Cheval Blanc Paris is unique from their other properties, which include St. Barths, Courchevel, St. Tropez and the Maldives. (Essentially a bucket list of luxury destinations). Yes, it has the chic contemporary vibe like…

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Celebrity Travel

Celebrity Spotting in Venice

If it seems like all the celebs were in Venice at one point this summer, well, it’s because they were. Want to stay like Jay and Bey? Eat like Dakota Johnson and Kirsten Dunst? Or make your re-debut as a couple, 18 years later, like Ben and Jen? We have the spots for that. Yes, here is the inside track on where celebrities go in Venice. 3 Best Restaurants in Venice, Italy 1. Antiche Carampane You’d never know this unassuming…

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Travel Guides

Fall Escapes – The Six Senses Kaplankaya

There are some hotels that make a place a destination. Welcome to the Six Senses Kaplankaya. Set on the Aegean Sea, this is where to go off-grid. At this resort, though, off-grid doesn’t mean simple or slow-paced by any means, unless you want it to. This destination, which is prime this September and October, has it all going on. (Just ask Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, who visited this summer.) Overview Kaplankaya is a massive resort development across the Aegean…

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Can Americans Travel to Europe?

You may have heard the latest statement about oversees travel. This week, the EU recommended that its 27 countries reinstate travel restrictions for Americans. With case numbers in the US so high, officials in the EU are worried about transmission. So can Americans travel to Europe? The answer is to be determined. The new statement is just a recommendation. Not every country will flat out ban Americans. That said, each country in the EU will make its own travel rules.…

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