Fourth of July may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to retire your red, white and blue-wear just yet. July 14th, commonly known as Bastille Day, marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which started the French Revolution. Today, Bastille Day marks the storming of pastry shops … Read more
Full-body radiation scan or invasive pat down by a total stranger? This is not really a choice anyone ever wants to make, but one we all nevertheless have to face every time we go through airport security. The only thing more unsettling than standing barefoot on an airport floor is … Read more
A smörgåsbord is a type of Scandinavian meal with a wide variety of hot and cold dishes served buffet style. What could be better than to accompany it with a cruise on the Baltic Sea to a smörgåsbord of Scandinavian islands? We recently did just that on Celebrity Cruise’s Constellation … Read more
Luxury, that’s the dream. Decadent decor, fabulous room service, awe inspiring views, and private beaches, now that’s perfection. What more could you want on that fantasy trip? From our good friends over at Luxury Travel Bible.com’ here’s a shortlist of their Hot New Hotels in 2014 that can make your … Read more
September is one of the most important months in the year for everyone in the fashion industry. With summer behind them, designers, models, buyers and PR professionals kick the industry into high gear with the start of fashion weeks all over the globe. Fashion insiders spend hours each day watching … Read more
Stuffy, staid English-ness? Yes, St. Ermin’s is just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Park and the ceiling lobby is finished in full on Rococo plasterwork rivaling the Sistine Chapel’s decoration. And true, it does feel like Mr. Darcy might walk down the grand staircase at any … Read more
Its blue and white arms descending to the Thames from two ornate towers connected by overhead walkways, London’s Tower Bridge matches the Tower Bridge of memory. There’s nothing superlative about it, yet there is, as it probably inspires more glances upward than any other bridge in the world. As … Read more
As if a stay in London’s absolutely fabulous Chelsea could get any more fabulous, the Draycott Hotel, a romantic town house property around the corner from Chelsea’s Slone Square, is currently offering guests an experience that combines personal shopping with a celebrity stylist. I mean does it get any better … Read more
I was reluctant to visit Thailand thanks to its reputation as a haven for sexpats – old geezers with their drooping, chicken skin arms around the shoulders of girls and boys forty years younger. But when I realized how much I loved the spices of Southeast Asia, and legitimate massages, I … Read more
If you’ve ever been stuck with a nasty layover, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with one of these five airports – they’re the busiest in the world! But instead of schlepping around the airport or sitting in a Starbucks for hours, why not turn your down time into an … Read more
Though September sadly signifies the end of summer, celebrity children are lucky enough that their parents can afford to take them away wherever and whenever. However, even A-list mothers like Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham know that they have to take relatively quick trips so that their offspring don’t miss … Read more
Traveling to the world’s top destinations for design – whether that means architecture, fashion, or even food – means more than just stopping by the local art museum. Here’s our guide to the finest of all things travel in the cities where ‘design’ is always spelled with a capital D. … Read more
London has always had lavish hotels but never before in its long and revered history has the Big Smoke been blessed with so many luxury offerings in such a short a span of time, all racing to pass the winners’ tape before The Olympics had even begun. Many of them … Read more
London is a city known for its charm and whimsy. From afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream to a day spent pondering the lives of royals past at the National Portrait Gallery, London keeps in step with the present by preserving traditions yet always moving toward the future. Aside … Read more
If you’ve been to London before, you’ve probably seen such iconic sites as Big Ben or the Gherkin. However, with the new attention London received for the 2012 Olympics, these new attractions are making visitors even more excited. The first of these is the ArcelorMittal Orbit. It towers 115 meters … Read more