SANTA FE, New Mexico ? I can smell the pi?on-infused air when I arrive. I have a spectacular show on the ride from the airport, a distant storm pouncing over the terrain, blowing dust and fueling lightning strikes and, finally, creating a beautiful double rainbow. SANTA FE, New Mexico ? I can smell the pi?on-infused air when I arrive. I have a spectacular show on the ride from the airport, a distant...
Read MoreLos Angeles is best known for its film industry, mid century architecture and laid back style; few people realize this town is also a mecca for vintage clothing shopping. Regardless of whether you are looking for a perfectly worn in biker jacket or a Christian Dior ball gown to wear to the Oscars, there is a vintage boutique to match your desire and your bankroll. Check out our list of...
Read MoreThe art of travel is back, extravagant private jets and first class cabins equipped with bedroom suites and showers are the de rigueur way to go for celebrity mega stars, billionaires and Middle Eastern royals. The art of travel is back, extravagant private jets and first class cabins equipped with bedroom suites and showers are the de rigueur way to go for celebrity mega stars, billionaires and Middle Eastern royals....
Read MorePerched on a cliff facing the vast Indian Ocean, Alila Villas Uluwatu is blessed with the best views in Bali. But it's not just the panorama that overwhelms you; it's the high expectation that comes from mixing cutting edge design with unparalleled luxury. This hotel is pretty close to paradise, but for those who actually wish to leave the grounds and make Bali part of their vacation, the Uluwatu concierge...
Read MoreRising six stories with a dramatic rock backdrop and panoramic sea views, Mwanzoleo?Capetown?s most luxurious private villa?is a five-bedroom sanctuary of uncompromising comfort, luxury and design that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. This private villa was designed for a lifestyle connoisseur who demands over-the-top comfort coupled with the convenience and amenities of a private hotel. Rising six stories with a dramatic rock backdrop and panoramic sea views, Mwanzoleo?Capetown?s most luxurious private...
Read MoreOur favorite hotel barkeeps know that New Year?s Eve doesn?t have to mean forgoing a proper cocktail for a flimsy little flute of Champagne. After all, it?s your last chance to party in 2012; why not keep it interesting? We rounded up a group of expert stirrers and shakers and asked them what they?ll be mixing up on New Year?s Eve. O ur favorite hotel barkeeps know that New...
Read MoreIf you?re aching for an escape from the somber hues of winter, the dazzling pop-color brights of the contemporary artwork at India?s Kochi-Muziris Biennale exhibition will instantly lift you out of your seasonal haze. Held in Kochi, Kerala, the show is a collection of the works of talented artists from around the globe. If you?re aching for an escape from the somber hues of winter, the dazzling pop-color brights of...
Read MoreIf you?re exploring the luxe yet equally intimidating world of trendy NYC boutiques and high-end vintage shops in pursuit of the perfect New Year?s Eve frock, wedding dress or a wear-forever garment, Lucia Tait is here to help. The co-founder of New York-based shopping concierge service Coup de Coeur, Lucia?s expert guidance will undeniably help you unlock your wardrobe?s potential. Lucia recently jetted off to Marrakesh for a winter getaway...
Read MoreGypsetters are the ultimate embodiment of style and sophistication?in her new tome Gypset Travel, New York Times journalist Julia Chaplin offers us an intimate glimpse into the bohemian lives of these stylish nomads through thoughtful interviews and beautifully shot photographs. Chaplin trekked to some of the world?s most exotic locales to find this unique set of tastemakers?Kenya, Uruguay, India, and the Aeolian Islands serve as scenic backdrops for this jetset...
Read MorePeople ask me all the time how I went from working at the glossy pages of Vogue to foundingUnder the Acacia, an organization implementing sustainable community development in rural Kenya. The two may seem worlds apart. But it only takes twelve steps to get from 4 Times Square to the African bush. People ask me all the time how I went from working at the glossy pages of Vogue to founding Under the...
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