We all want to look and feel our best, especially on vacation, however, all that airport security, the super dry air on planes, and long hours on a road trip can really stress out our bodies. And, while you don’t remember packing dry skin and bloating in your carry-on they certainly seem to have made it past customs. Well, we’ve got a few wellness/beauty hacks we’ve learned along the way that are luggage non-negotiables. We all know that beauty comes from the inside out, so nourishment is number one when trying to achieve the ultimate beachy glow. Here are our…
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Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL The summer is in full swing and having a little fun in the sun is a must. Of course, choosing your beach bag companions can completely elevate your experience and we have the scoop on what you need now. THE BAG First things first, you need the bag. Nothing says summer quite like woven and crochet bags. Its light weight and easy breezy vibe is contagious. We love Mar Y Sol’s Tulum Tote with its beautiful fan crochet pattern and their juicy saturated colors. There is plenty of room to tuck away your beach necessities –…
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PARISIAN DESTINATIONS: COSTES Parisian luxury candles that create the aura of romance and glamour. Have you ever went on a vacation and wanted the perfect souvenir? Something that instantly reminds you of all the wonderful memories you had while you were there? The Costes brothers do just that. At the Hotel Costes, they have a fragrance boutique where you can choose between several different fragrances for your body and home. These luxurious scents were created by the lovely and talented Olivia Giacobetti. She created them to remind us of some of the best places that Paris has to offer. This…
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LEAVE YOUR HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO The CLIFT is a centrally located historic boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, this Philippe Starck designed accommodation, is a singular experience and a cornerstone of this beloved city. The soaring lobby features one of the most eclectic furniture collections in all of California, including chairs from Ray and Charles Eames, a coffee table by Salvador Dali, and a surreal stool inspired by René Magritte. The color palette that Starck used was a vision created from the city itself. The soft lavender tone…
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It’s Not A Mirage, It’s The Maldives Have you ever dreamed of racing a pod of dolphins in your personal sailboat somewhere off in the Indian Ocean? Maybe after a few competitive rounds you shimmy into your diving suit and with a deft roll off of the boat’s hull you splash into the blue waters that are the perfect shade of heaven, the air bubbles fizz and rise up around you like you just jumped into a glass of champagne as you swim lower into the sea in search of the legendary botanical gardens of the undersea variety. Coral reefs…
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Follow a winding road to shores of Puglia, Italy and there you will find a place so beautiful there are no words.The creamy white stones of the architecture rise up out of the arid countryside, a village like no where else. Seeming like an Etruscan dream envisioned by a Hollywood set designer the Borgo Egnazia is always elegant and camera ready around every corner, curve and villa with the Adriatic Sea as her backdrop. Each suite and villa is designed to have an innate sensuality and earthiness that comes from the finest stone, marbles, woods, and plush linens all painted…
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AZIMUT’S WEEKENDER One of Italy’s largest yacht builders, Azimut Yachts, has perfected a sophisticated walkaround model that takes the typical day-cruiser style to a more luxurious and spacious experience. Azimut’s Verve 40 stands out for its elegance of styling and surprising amounts of comfortable capacity, featuring an extensive cabin area that offers generous room for play on the open sea. The Azimut Verve 40, which made its debut at the Newport International Boat Show 2016 before going on to appear a few weeks later at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, marks the entry of Azimut Yachts into…
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New York City is known around the world for their incredible boutiques where you can find luxurious treasures, art galleries, and shopping for anything from Chinese hand painted porcelain to vintage Hermes. They’re also known for their one of a kind boutique hotels. Scattered throughout the city in the small and richly cultured neighborhoods people with vision and a deep sense of graciousness have been locating and restoring remarkable buildings, breathing a new life into the villages they know and love to create welcoming environments for those who want to see the richer side of New York City life. The…
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This New York icon is the stuff of legend having been referenced in countless movies and books, its the landmark that Eloise had the great pleasure of living at the "room on the tippy-top floor".
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When you're looking to for a stay that is both swanky and vibrant, urban and luxurious, then the Gansevoort Hotel in the Meatpacking District is the place for you.