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October 2015

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Get Ready for Thrills & Galas at the Los Cabos International Film Festival

Oct 30, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The fourth annual Los Cabos International Film Festival is coming up quick and you won’t want to miss it. Centered around the tagline of “Come and See What The Neighbors Are Doing,” the five-day event may be pretty new to the scene, but it has already drawn some pretty big stars (like Reese Witherspoon and Rosario Dawson). With a slew of fantastic flicks, some we have seen and some we are dying to catch, we’re sure that this year will be even better. ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz Breaks Into Luxury Serviced Apartments With Six New London Flats

Oct 30, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

If you’ve ever loved your Mercedes-Benz so much that you jokily wished you could live in it. Well, now’s your chance come November. The luxury automaker partnered with Frasers Hospitality to create six luxury-serviced apartments in Kensington which feature cutting-edge design and innovative technologies. ... Read More

On Pedder Opens New 20,000-Square-Foot Concept Store in Singapore’s Scotts Square

Oct 30, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

One of Asia’s biggest footwear and accessory retailers, On Pedder, just opened a new mega-store in Singapore’s Scotts Square. The concept store, Pedder on Scotts, is the brand’s biggest and covers the mall’s entire second floor, a staggering 20,000 square feet.... Read More

The Jonas Brothers' Dad Set to Open Southern Restaurant in Downtown Belmont

Oct 29, 2015  |   Contributor: JL Staff

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting a selfie with a Jonas brother, the new Nellie’s Southern Kitchen just may be your chance to do so. Father of the famous trio, Kevin Jonas Sr., is opening up a restaurant in downtown Belmont, about 20 minutes outside of Charlotte. Originally the lot was purchased in 2013 but it wasn’t until this year that plans actually started to materialize for the space.... Read More

Capella Offers the Best of the Holidays with $7,000 Thanksgiving Dinner Package

Oct 29, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

This season elevate your Thanksgiving dinner with an evening at Georgetown’s award-winning Capella hotel. For the holidays, the property will be hosting a Black Friday brunch and Thanksgiving feast, as well as offering a Capella Presidential Thanksgiving Package.... Read More

Throw Back Some Shots With Madonna Tonight at Her San Diego Show

Oct 29, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The Queen of Pop is officially in San Diego for her big show tonight at the Valley View Casino Center and the good news is that tickets are still available. Few stars can command the public’s attention quite like Madonna, and having the chance to see her live is a pretty big deal. Her stop in SD is part of her massive 64-date global Rebel Heart tour and we can all expect some sweet stripper moves and shots of Jose Cuervo Tradicional thrown back on stage. ... Read More

Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills Opens Viviane Restaurant With Executive Chef Michael Hung

Oct 28, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills just got a brand new restaurant, Viviane. Opened by restaurateur Stephane Bombet of Bombet Hospitality Group and Executive Chef Michael Hung, the American and European Continental eatery features an expansive wine list starring California and French bottles and a menu inspired by the mid-20th century.... Read More

Coach Expands Into European Market, Opens First Flagship Store in Paris

Oct 28, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Earlier this month Coach opened their first flagship in Paris. The new 6,460-square-foot store, formerly a Hugo Boss shop, spans two stories and is located on the stylish Rue Saint-Honoré.... Read More

Sonoma Valley Presents Wine Country Winter Wonderland With 100,000 Twinkling Lights

Oct 28, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

With Halloween just a few days away, the start of the holiday season is upon us. In Sonoma, the Northern California city is gearing up for a festive season with a number of activities planned over the next couple of months.... Read More

Viceroy Miami’s $10K Bond Package Puts You in a Tom Ford Suit & Aston Martin DB10

Oct 27, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Unless you’re one of the fellas rumored to be in the running to play the next James Bond, your chances of filling the role is pretty slim. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t live like the famous spy for a few days. To celebrate the upcoming release of Spectre, Viceroy Miami is offering a new Bond Style package that will give you the chance to not only dress like 007, but to drive his Aston Martin DB10.... Read More

Caesars Palace Renovates Original Roman Tower as Part of $1 Billion Upgrade

Oct 27, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Caesars Palace Las Vegas is currently renovating the hotel’s original Roman Tower into the newly upgraded Julius Tower. The $75 million remodel is a part of the resort’s $1 billion investment to reinvent the Strip hotel.... Read More

Trick or Treat With Adam Lambert at The Beverly Hilton This Halloween

Oct 27, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

American Idol winner and American singer Adam Lambert cordially invited 700 Hilton Honors members to attend his elaborate Ghost Town Halloween Party at The Beverly Hilton in on October 31. Guests will be decked out in their best costumes for red-carpet arrivals, dancing, and a private concert by the “Whataya Want from Me" singer himself. The affair is in celebration of Lambert’s third album The Original High featuring his current single "Ghost Town.”... Read More

Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton Takes His Skates to Vegas for The Cosmo's Ice Rink

Oct 26, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Forget dancing with the stars. My dream is skating on the ice (wearing a blinged-out, custom ensemble designed by Vera Wang with skates by Christian Louboutin), on the Vegas strip with Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton. Luckily for me, that wish is not too farfetched thanks to The Cosmopolitan. For the fourth consecutive year, the glam casino resort will welcome the return of The Ice Rink, transforming its Boulevard Pool into a winter wonderland.... Read More

Celebrate the 4 Elements of Cuisine With Award-Winning Celebrity Chefs at Ultimo This December

Oct 20, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

This December, The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas will be hosting the third annual Ultimo: A Weekend of Excellence. Award-winning chefs from around the world will be in Sin City serving up exceptional gourmet dishes to celebrate the beauty and flavor of Italy.... Read More

Feel Like You're Floating On Water at Cabo's New Techy Mar Adentro by Encanto Resort

Oct 20, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

It looks like San Jose del Cabo will be getting a new luxury resort just in time for the holidays and it’s certainly a looker! Opening in December, the high-tech Mar Adentro by Encanto has been designed around art and architecture, promising to provide a relaxing, cultural atmosphere in which you never have to leave. ... Read More

Quarry Restaurant & Lounge: A Local Hotspot With a New England-Focused Menu

Oct 20, 2015  |   Contributor: Kellie Speed

Juicy cuts of beef, fresh seafood, hearty seasonal dishes and a rare and hard to find vintage ales list are what The Quarry Restaurant & Lounge in Hingham is all about. As for the drinks, Beverage Director David Danforth (who hopes to become a Master Cicerone, a distinction held by just 10 people in the world) has curated a handpicked selection of ales that get better over time.  ... Read More

Mandarin Oriental’s $1.9k Personalized Shopping Package is Exactly How We Like to Do Miami

Oct 19, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Considering the triple five-star Mandarin Oriental, Miami is so close to the Wynwood neighborhood and Design District, it makes sense that the luxury hotel would feature a package that caters to the fashion-conscious. Called Shop with a Designer, their newest offering includes “personalized home and design tours to Miami’s under-the radar shops and upscale boutiques tailored by celebrity designer and style editor Courtney Cachet.” ... Read More

Refinery Hotel in the Heart of the Fashion District Gets NYC Vacationing Right

Oct 19, 2015  |   Contributor: Victor & Mary Alsobrook

Centered blocks from the bustling Bryant Park, Refinery Hotel offers a calming respite from the energetic pulse of New York City’s fashion district. Stylish but never snobby, lobby doormen dress in work coveralls, evoking traits from the neo-gothic building’s industrial past. The property was once the Colony Arcade building constructed in 1912 and home to milliners and hat factories.... Read More

The Jefferson is All About Their Male Guests With This One-on-One Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring Package

Oct 19, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

This winter, The Jefferson will be partnering with Kathryn Sargent, Savile Row’s first female head of bespoke tailoring, to bring the best of London menswear to DC.... Read More

The Over 40-Year-Old Shangri-La is Still One of Singapore's Best Hotels

Oct 14, 2015  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Opened over 40 years ago, the Shangri-La Singapore was the luxury chain’s first property. When it initially welcomed guests to its location off Orchard Road, it was really just that…off a road that was lined by orchards and other agricultural ventures. Today, however, the district has become one of city-state’s most upscale and trendiest neighborhoods, and the hotel itself has grown alongside it.... Read More

Break Up the Holiday Hustle & Bustle With a Daycation at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Oct 6, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It seems like every year around this time, we begin to wonder how the months flew by so fast and get a little antsy about the upcoming holidays. While the Good Tidings season is all about peace, love and happiness, it can be pretty stressful. Retail stores are already getting busier, parking are harder to find and traffic jams are occurring at all hours of the day. One way to beat the holiday blues? A daycation.... Read More

The Sophisticated Ballantyne Hotel Gets Southern Luxury & Resort Living Just Right

Oct 6, 2015  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The Ballantyne is the quintessential Charlotte property, with a southern style that is warm and welcoming while exuding a certain air of sophistication. Home to a hotel, lodge and cottage, the resort features a PGA golf course, spa, 30,000 square feet of event space and delectable dining venues.... Read More

Spend a Magical Christmas at Hogwarts With Dinner and Dancing in the Great Hall

Oct 5, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Never got your Hogwarts letter? Don’t worry, you can still attend the magical School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. On December 3, the Warner Bros. Studio in London will be hosting a holiday dinner inspired by Christmas scenes from the Harry Potter film series.... Read More

The LOT Classes Up the Movie-Going Experience With New Luxury Cinema & Dining Destination

Oct 2, 2015  |   Contributor: JL Staff

This past Wednesday, a new upscale movie theater and dining destination opened in La Jolla. Owned by CEO Adolfo Fastlicht, formerly of the luxury theater chain Cinepolis, the complex follows Cinepolis’ model pretty closely.... Read More

Schmooze With Master Chefs at the 6th Annual Napa Truffle Festival in January

Oct 2, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Running January 15-18, the 2016 Napa Truffle Festival will be here sooner than you know it. The lineup stars a group of Master Chefs who will be demonstrating special cooking techniques while whipping you up countless tasty meals. Plus, you will get to go truffle hunting with dogs. Enough said.... Read More

Nobu Opening in DC as Part of a $93 Million Luxury Condo Renovation at Rock Creek Park

Oct 2, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Next year DC will welcome the world-famous sushi chain, Nobu, to its Rock Creek Park neighborhood. The restaurant is planned for a fall 2016 opening at 2501 M St. NW, inside an up-and-coming luxury condominium building.... Read More

Singapore Named the #1 Place to Live & Work, Expats Making $200K Annually

Oct 1, 2015  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Last week, HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey named Singapore as the best place to live and work for expats. Congrats, Lion City! With a focus on economics, experience and family, the survey queried 21,950 respondents in 39 countries. According to the Wall Street Journal, the results found that 59 percent of Singapore expats believed it is a good place to move up in their careers, 67 percent praised the city’s quality of living and 65 percent noted their children’s improved health and well-being.... Read More

Elite Concierge Service Proposes NOLA Airport Transfers in Lamborghinis & Rolls Royces

Oct 1, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you’ve ever flown into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, you have probably noticed that the on-site transportation options have always been pretty limited. Unless you arrange for a pick-up ahead of time, you’ve had to either fetch a taxi, hop on a shuttle or grab the bus. According to Business Report, that will change as soon as Elite Concierge gets going.... Read More

Orlando’s Downtown Disney is No More, See its Transformation & New Iron Chef-Backed Restaurant

Oct 1, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Yesterday, Orlando’s Downtown Disney officially re-opened as Disney Springs in an effort to make the commercial district a more adult-friendly destination. On the same day, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto opened Morimoto Asia located in The Landing, one of Disney Springs' four neighborhoods.... Read More