Escobar’s Hideaway

Pablo Escobar's Tulum mansion becomes art-filled boutique hotel.   A prominent art dealer has turned an estate once owned by infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar into luxury accommodation filled with items from his collection. Located in the Mexican beach resort of...

WONDERFRUIT

The Wonderfruit Festival Pattaya is a three-day music and arts extravaganza on the outskirts of the city. Combining Thai, Asian and western cultures, the fantastic performances and wide-ranging workshops give it a Western-style festival vibe.The main attraction is...

Going Public

Hotelier Ian Schrager, founder of mythical 1970s nightclub Studio 54 and credited with creating the concept of the ‘boutique hotel’, has announced the opening of his new hotel brand PUBLIC in New York, which opens on June 7. PUBLIC, which is located at 215 Chrystie...

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the perfect travel bag.
Top Holiday packing hacks: “Leave your knickers at home”.

Top Holiday packing hacks: “Leave your knickers at home”.

Here’s how to keep your luggage as light as possible – while still taking everything you’ll need. Squeezy does it … take the pressure out of packing. Take duct tape I always travel with a roll of bright orange duct tape. If your suitcase lock breaks, duct tape will...

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What to Do in Berlin, According to 6 Locals

What to Do in Berlin, According to 6 Locals

A cast of creative people, including a magazine editor and a chef, share their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and play. From left: Joerg Koch, Chris Glass, Dalad Kambhu, Serhat Isik and Benjamin Alexander Huseby, Philomene Magers.From left: Maria Ziegelböck,...

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Nine Festivals Worth Traveling For

Jasmine in France, truffles in Italy, medieval pageantry in Germany: Beyond Europe’s well-known music and literature festivals, there’s a panoply of celebrations, ranging from the mainstream to the decidedly quirky. Our writers share some of their favorites. Sweden...

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A Fashion Editors’ Guide to Paris

A Fashion Editors’ Guide to Paris

A shortlist of places to relax, enjoy a meal, shop a bit — and find some peace between the shows during fashion week (and always). A shortlist of places to relax, enjoy a meal, shop a bit — and find some peace between the shows during fashion week (and always)....

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American Gravity

American Gravity

New Yorkers are funny creatures. Even when leaving the confines of the city, they tend to gravitate to the same sorts of places they frequent at home. Those with a taste for classic luxury — who wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage sailboat — can be found...

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Escobar’s Hideaway

Escobar’s Hideaway

Pablo Escobar's Tulum mansion becomes art-filled boutique hotel.   A prominent art dealer has turned an estate once owned by infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar into luxury accommodation filled with items from his collection. Located in the Mexican beach resort of...

read more
WONDERFRUIT

WONDERFRUIT

The Wonderfruit Festival Pattaya is a three-day music and arts extravaganza on the outskirts of the city. Combining Thai, Asian and western cultures, the fantastic performances and wide-ranging workshops give it a Western-style festival vibe.The main attraction is...

read more
Going Public

Going Public

Hotelier Ian Schrager, founder of mythical 1970s nightclub Studio 54 and credited with creating the concept of the ‘boutique hotel’, has announced the opening of his new hotel brand PUBLIC in New York, which opens on June 7. PUBLIC, which is located at 215 Chrystie...

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African Dreamer

Whether he's at a New York nightclub or deep in the African wilderness, world-famous photographer and artist Peter Beard is surrounded by drugs, debts, and beautiful women. Peter Beard’s photographs of Africa, African...

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From L To A And Back Again

Fergie goes: (La la la la la) (La la la la la) (La la la la la) (La la la la la) (Mustard on the beat ho) Uh, tell 'em where I'm from Finger on the pump, make the sixth straight jump from SoCal Hollywood to the slums Chronic smoke get...

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The One Night Standard

The One Night Standard

The Standard came up with a  last-minute booking app. Book your room the same evening and get a special rate. When you enter the room don't forget to close the curtains!    

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Hongkognito

Hongkognito

My favorite headline of the day, though I disagree with Fabian Hart's assessment of Hong Kong. I will devote a post soon to one of my favorite cities.    

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