There is plenty to look at while visiting Singapore’s Gardens By the Bay, but their Supertree Grove is definitely our favorite. The massive 82- to 164-foot-tall structures may be artificial themselves, but by providing support for fauna to grow from, they become statuesque vertical gardens. Plus, you can even make a trip to the top of one to check out the view, dine in the Supertree-top bistro or walk along the 72-foot-high, 419-foot-long walkway that connects two of the trees. ... Read More
It’s the middle of awards season and if you didn’t manage to snag any invitations to the after parties, there’s still a way to enjoy all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. The InterContinental Los Angeles has organized their own VIP Awards Season package. Guests will receive a daily buffet breakfast for two, a room upgrade and a VIP swag bag to make them feel like a star.... Read More
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Services, Forever Resorts will be hosting a Scenic and Savory Houseboat Excursion on Lake Mead from April 29 to May 1. The three-day weekend will take place on one of Forever Resorts’ 70-foot houseboats, and will be limited to only 12 guests. ... Read More
Super Bowl 50 is less than two weeks away. This year, instead of prepping for a home viewing party with a dozen of your favorite football fans, leave the festivities in the hands of Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown. The hotel’s Presidential Super Bowl 50 package—which starts at $7,000—accommodates up to 12 people in one of the hotel’s two 1,300-square-foot Presidential Suites. Your friends will be treated to a menu customized by James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta, an in-room bartender mixing up specialty cocktails and an endless flow of Champagne.... Read More
San Francisco is about to take the national stage when The City by the Bay plays host to Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016. And one thing’s for sure, the NFL didn’t risk its half-century showcase on a dull destination. Anthony Bourdain, the unabashed chef and TV personality recently noted, "Anyone who doesn't have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to me." ... Read More
Residents of Scottsdale’s Silverleaf community are probably going to be pretty pleased to learn that the massive unfinished mansion on Lot 1882 has finally found a new owner. The compound-like estate has sat untouched since 2011, when construction ceased due to a lawsuit against the former owner, and now that MSL Holdings has acquired it for the crazy low price of just $5 million, it can finally reach the finishing line.... Read More
It’s a good week to be a New Yorker. Well, save for that nasty blizzard that just hit (stay warm, guys). But aside from the colder-than-the-Arctic weather blowing through, foodies and theater can celebrate NYC Broadway and Restaurant Weeks that just kicked off. Running until February 5, AKA Times Square took advantage of the pairing and created a $10K Ultimate Theater Package.... Read More
Luxury properties are a dime a dozen, but finding something extra special, with a little history and character, can be harder to come by. If cookie-cutter penthouses don’t suit your taste then you’ll want to jump on the waitlist for one of the residences in the upcoming Helicopter Factory.... Read More
Surrounded by colleges, museums and a number of shopping and entertainment hotspots, Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood is an on-trend community for students, professionals and young families. And the neighborhood just got a major upgrade with the opening of 3601 Market, a luxury complex in the heart of the district. The building offers 363 residential units that range from chic 427-square-foot studios to expansive 1,543-square-foot penthouses.... Read More
Ever since it was founded back in 1963, Annabel’s in London’s Mayfair neighborhood has stood as one of the world’s most-exclusive, members-only clubs. Though many elite organizations have a pretty large over 60 crowd, this place actually boasts a young membership base and some serious Hollywood heavyweights. Finally, after 50 years in operation, this high society haven is ready to make a major expansion that will open opportunities for an all-day lifestyle experience.... Read More
When we heard about a new hotel and mall combo opening in Orlando, Florida, our initial thought was that the development mostly likely wouldn’t cater to affluent patrons. The combo usually brings to mind Westins and Hiltons, which in themselves aren’t bad options, but aren’t especially high end. However, with the Capella Hotel Group partnering on the project alongside developer BlackMINE Group, it seems like we may have judged it too quickly.... Read More
The New Orleans Jazz Festival is kind of a big deal and should definitely be on your radar. Taking place in February, the event is being headlined by Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Neil Young. As you can see, the talent present this year represents a wide range of diverse acts, some of whom fans may not immediately associate with jazz.... Read More
AAA has just awarded the Park Hyatt New York their prestigious Five Diamond rating. It is a first for the hotel which has only been open since August 2014. The property was given the title for its spacious rooms, designer furnishings and extra-large soaking tubs. In-room amenities like a custom beverage center, fine linens and media hub add to the comfort of each suite.... Read More
Brick Boston, a new luxury CrossFit gym located in the city’s financial district, has just opened its doors. The fitness facility offers over 22,000 square feet of workout space which includes treadmills, ellipticals, free weights and a number of exercise and medicine balls.... Read More
Menswear line Caruso has recently unveiled The Good Italian II, a short film which carries on after the first installment, with actor Giancarlo Giannini returning as the Prince of Soragna. Shot in Milan, the whimsical video represents the city as stylish, beautiful and rich with culture—all of which, it definitely is.... Read More
Talk about bad timing. Early Tuesday morning, the Ritz Paris’ seventh floor caught fire and spread from to the attic and roof. This comes just weeks before the renovated hotel was set to reopen on March 20. Fire crews were alerted of the fire at 7 a.m. local time, and the area was blocked off during rush hour while 60 firefighters and 15 fire engines quickly sprayed the flames. ... Read More
For some, the height of luxury is all about modernity and having access to the newest, hottest and trendiest things around. But for many others, there is nothing more glamorous than classic luxury that stands the test of time. If you fall into this second group, then you probably prefer to ride around in a 1950s Rolls Royce wearing vintage couture and bellying up to the bar in the kinds of hotels Sinatra used to stay in. And in Chicago, no one would blame you. ... Read More
Planning on giving your significant other something shiny for Valentine’s Day? For everyday investors (and fabulous gift-givers) Sharps Pixley has just opened the UK’s first bullion showroom in London. Located at 54 St James’s Street, the new store will offer customers access to gold bullions (in addition to silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium) in varying quantities—from gold coins priced around £35 (approx. $50) to £300,000 (approx. $427,590) gold bars.... Read More
A new $2 billion Ritz-Carlton community in Paradise Valley was just approved by the town council and though it won’t even break ground until the spring, we already can’t wait to see what the brand does with the 122-acre plot of land. According to AZ Big Media, the plan includes a 352,000-square-foot hotel with 200 rooms, retail opportunities, 94 villas up to 3,000 square feet and 45 single-family homes that will be up to 6,000 square feet.... Read More
If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the most popular spots in Singapore you may want to note the Dempsey area of Tanglin Village. Last month, COMO Lifestyle, a subsidiary of Club 21, won a bid to develop two blocks of the upcoming neighborhood. The site is popularly known as a casual weekend destination, but COMO Lifestyle hopes to make it more on-trend.... Read More
If you have never been to San Diego, the above short film is probably going to give you some major wanderlust. And if you actually live in the So-Cal city, it will fill you with pride and give you a new appreciation for everything SD has to offer. Artist Simone Lucchini spent two weeks in the city, recording footage using a GH4 Panasonic with lumix 12-35mm, which he later paired with music from The Cinematic Orchestra and named Frames of San Diego. ... Read More
With awards season in full swing, all eyes are on Los Angeles and the center of the entrainment industry: Hollywood. As celebs make their way to the West Coast city to attend each affair, many look to stay in private, high-end suites, hotels and luxury apartments throughout the area. One such property is AKA Beverly Hills where stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Richard Gere have called home during their travels.... Read More
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano is inarguably one of the greatest living architects, with tons of awards and accolades to his name. “The beauty of his designs stems from his stubborn insistence that the placement of a column or a window, when done with enough patience and care, brings us a step closer to a more enlightened society,” wrote The New York Times in 2009. Basically, we pay attention when his name is attached to a project, which is why we can’t wait to see the upcoming Eighty Seven Park in Miami.... Read More
Come February Berkeley residents will be welcoming a new restaurant by Michelin two-starred Chef Dominique Crenn into the neighborhood. Antoinette, a French brasserie has taken over the Paragon space inside the newly-renovated, 100-year-old Claremont Club & Spa. The eatery will be a nod to France’s strong women and the indulgent Marie Antoinette. Although the restaurant will be operated by the hotel, Chef Crenn will still have full involvement in its furnishings and menus. Her hope is to create a chic dining destination boasting European elegance where guests can dine on oysters, sip on Champagne and view out onto the Bay. The brasserie will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. ... Read More
New Year’s may be over for some the moment the ball drops and Champagne has been popped, but it’s just getting started at The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas. Ringing in the Chinese New Year this February, the two resorts will be offering guests a unique experience with a new art installation and a series of activities to celebrate The Year of the Monkey.... Read More
Thanks to the recent CES event in Las Vegas, we all have had wearable tech on our minds lately, which is why we’re super excited to check out the Fashion Meets Technology exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Called #techstyle, the show will focus on the environment, fabrics that can be “grown,” ready-to-wear items that can tweet for you and 3D-printed items. Basically, this is the event for you if the future of fashion is of any interest.... Read More
Have any plans over Valentine's and President’s Day Weekend? It might be time to grab a few friends and head to the third annual Master and Makers @ Meritage in Napa. From February 12 to 14, The Meritage Resort and Spa will host a three-day event that showcases some of the best Napa Valley and Sonoma County wines and local farm-fresh cuisine.... Read More
With Valentine’s Day only a month away, it’s time to start thinking about what to do for your significant other. And if you’ve been trying to figure out how to pop the question, Arnaud’s Restaurant in the heart of NOLA’s French Quarter has just the thing for you. A family tradition since 1978, the eatery has been helping its guests propose for almost 40 years. ... Read More
One of the highlights of living in San Diego is it its close proximity to Temecula. The valley is filled with hundreds of award-winning wineries, beautiful resorts, boutique hotels, and lots of outdoor activities available to visitors. Since the destination is only a 45-minute drive away from San Diego proper, you’ll regularly find locals heading north-east to enjoy a day of wine tasting.... Read More
Over the past year, Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort has been undergoing a major multi-million dollar renovation, most recently adding the new eforea Spa and Movement Studio to the property. The hotel’s new health and wellness retreat spans over 9,700 square feet of the property with more than 7,000 square feet being dedicated to the eforea Spa alone.... Read More
I know I’m not the only one out there that thinks Michael Bay’s Transformers movies are pretty awful, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t want some of the cars used in the film. In fact, the cool autos are the flick’s biggest saving graces. Thanks to auction house Barrett-Jackson, you can now buy one of the cars directly.... Read More
This month, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort launched new adult-only experiences for couples to participate while at the property. The Couples Stay & Play package and Couples Weeks began last weekend and will run until February 8, each offering a slew of activities to enhance your romantic vacation.... Read More
Porsche is on a roll. Just last November they teamed up with Four Seasons Atlanta for the Porsche Experience Center and now that same center will be an anchor for Capella Hotel Group’s upcoming Solís Hotel at Two Porsche Drive. Scheduled for a 2017 opening, the property will be designed by HOK Architects firm (who also designed the Porsche Cars North America Headquarters), while the interior is being handled by Peter Silling & Associates.... Read More
The holidays are officially over. Presents have been opened, we sang Auld Lang Syne at midnight and (thankfully) family has packed up and gone back home. It’s time for a little relaxation. To get away from the insanity and stress of the season and start the New Year off with a bang, we grabbed a friend and jetted to Vegas in hopes of finding a little fun and pleasure at Aria Resort & Casino.... Read More
Forget all those diva headliners on the Las Vegas main stages. There’s a grandiose new theatrical experience on The Strip, and it has a deliciously Chinese cast. Legendary restaurateur Michael Chow has just opened his signature Mr. Chow restaurant at Caesars Palace, and it’s a five-star showstopper.... Read More
London may have just figured out a way to beat the winter blues. The city will be holding its first Lumiere London Festival in areas of Piccadilly, Mayfair, King’s Cross, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, St. James and Regent Street.... Read More
The New York Times called him “the most elegant architect now practicing in the U.S.” And now, Rafael Viñoly is working on a pair of significant 60-story residential towers in the Miami area. One River Point is Viñoly’s first residential project in the city. The Uruguayan architect and founding principal of Rafael Viñoly Architects already has a diverse portfolio of award-winning projects spanning the globe, from museums and performing arts centers to hotel and residential complexes.... Read More
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has recently announced that in spring 2016 they will be opening their very own Premier Nightclub in Atlantic City. The $14 million, 18,000-square-foot project combines the former MIXX club with the newly-developed space that is meant to ignite the city's nightlife by offering guests a dramatic and theatrical experience.... Read More
Award season is coming up, which means it’s time to grab a group of friends and plan your annual Oscars bash. But this year it might be time to trade the Champagne for couture with Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica’s And The Winner Is... Package.... Read More
Nestled inside the heart of New York’s historic Diamond Horseshoe nightclub, ensconced below the infamous Paramount Hotel, is the wickedly-entertaining Queen of the Night adult dining experience. This multi-sensory show is a mélange of hedonistic delights that offers a decidedly unexpected dinner theater adventure in the heart of New York City.... Read More
By now you’ve probably heard of Bracero Cocina de Raíz in Little Italy. Helmed by Mexican superstar chef Javier Plascencia, the eatery has been buzzed about in foodie circles since before it opened. Along with winning numerous awards and titles, Chef Plascencia has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker and appeared on ABC’s The Taste as a guest mentor alongside renowned chefs Anthony Bourdain, Marcus Samuelsson, Nigella Lawson and Ludo Lefebvre.... Read More
The recently opened Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles is making wine tasting a whole lot easier. Just a quick hour-long flight from San Francisco, the luxury hotel sits on 20 acres that feature 171 European-inspired rooms and suites, a spa, a 12,000-square-foot courtyard, the Cello Ristorante & Bar, a ballroom and an Abbey (which is a multi-use French-inspired chapel).... Read More
To ring in the New Year, Aria Resort & Casino and Crave Interactive have partnered together to offer guests a new, in-room software tablet system. Designed specifically for the resort, the cutting-edge tech will integrate each amenity and service available at the Aria into a more streamlined experience, allowing visitors to easily customize their Vegas stay.... Read More
Whether you’re a tourist seeking adventure in the Big Apple or are a long-standing resident of New York City celebrating a special occasion—or just looking for a fabulous night out, the Spirit of New York dinner cruise offers a truly memorable experience. The frivolity starts the moment you arrive at Chelsea Pier and step aboard the vessel—a three-deck, climate-controlled party yacht that can accommodate up to 600 guests year-round.... Read More
