Here Comes the Sun

May 05, 2015

If you are anything like me, the minute you see the mercury start to climb, an all-out panic sets in about what you are going to wear! Don?t get me wrong, I grew up worshipping the sun, loving the beach, bikinis and mini dresses. These things are great when you have a twenty-something body that you?re always dying to show off, but as I have aged, I have realized the...

Artisanal & Farmers "Mercados" of Cancun and Riviera Maya

April 30, 2015

Shopping in Cancun and the Riviera Maya is an adventure. If you're in the market for artistic Mexican handicrafts, onyx, colorful textiles and leather goods, you'll find a treasure trove of brilliant bargains around almost every corner. Shopping in Cancun and the Riviera Maya is an adventure. If you're in the market for artistic Mexican handicrafts, onyx, colorful textiles and leather goods, you'll find a treasure trove of brilliant bargains...

Top Ten: Mallorca

April 28, 2015

Mallorca?s dramatic landscapes and rugged coves have drawn international celebrities since the early 19th century. The island developed a reputation in the 1960s as an affordable beach destination, attracting sun-starved German and English budget tourists by the planeful.  Courtesy Matthieu Salvaing   Mallorca?s dramatic landscapes and rugged coves have drawn international celebrities since the early 19th century. The island developed a reputation in the 1960s as an affordable beach destination,...

Travelogue: Lido

April 23, 2015

Designer and world traveler Heidi Kelso is the creative force behind the boho-chic label LIDO. This globetrotting fashion producer spends a good part of each year traveling the globe in search of cool textiles, undiscovered souks and new artisans. With the exotic but wearable always in the forefront of her mind, Heidi?s mission is to fill her pop-up boutique on Long Island?s North Fork and her Shop Latitude collection with...

Chic Vibes & Picture-Perfect Views in Capri

April 22, 2015

CAPRI, Italy ? With its effortless chic vibe and endless blue vistas, Capri is about as close to Nirvana as you're likely to get. Best enjoyed in the shoulder seasons (late spring and early fall), it's a magical place full of natural and archaeological wonders, not to mention delicious food and first-rate hotels. If you're in the market for complete relaxation (and unparalleled people watching), you'll find it on this...

London Loosens Up

April 20, 2015

Reinvention is the theme in London this spring, with previously ignored neighborhoods attracting new interest and hotels and restaurants taking over onetime office spaces. Lighthearted food trends encourage self-indulgence, whether that means tucking into a rack of ribs, lingering over a mimosa-fueled brunch or spending an afternoon at one of the city?s new food halls. Recover from such splurges with a pit stop at London?s latest concept store, which, when not operating as a fashion emporium, hosts such innovative pop-ups as yoga classes and book groups. To take advantage of all this innovation, visitors are camping out at the city?s two whimsical new hotels, one of which is imbued with a sexy glamour, while the other is a definitive hipster haunt. Here are this season?s best newcomers.

Reinvention is the theme in London this spring, with previously ignored neighborhoods attracting new interest and hotels and restaurants taking over onetime office spaces. Lighthearted food trends encourage self-indulgence, whether that means tucking into a rack of ribs, lingering over a mimosa-fueled brunch or spending an afternoon at one of the city?s new food halls. Recover from such splurges with a pit stop at London?s latest concept store, which, when...

How Locals Spend a Saturday: Broadway Market

April 16, 2015

Mary Poppins took the Banks children to Portobello Road, where they were hounded and sung at by street sellers flagging everything from worn-out books to rusty needles. Back then, Portobello may have been the market of the times, but across town, hidden deep in the concrete jungle of Hackney, a new market was quietly waiting for its time to shine.

Mary Poppins took the Banks children to Portobello Road, where they were hounded and sung at by street sellers flagging everything from worn-out books to rusty needles. Back then, Portobello may have been the market of the times, but across town, hidden deep in the concrete jungle of Hackney, a new market was quietly waiting for its time to shine. Mary Poppins took the Banks children to Portobello Road, where...

Caribbean Islands: Which Is Right For Me?

April 15, 2015

How to choose among four Caribbean island destinations, each unique in character, vibe and sensibility. How to choose among four Caribbean island destinations, each unique in character, vibe and sensibility.     Images courtesy of David Brook  Mustique / St. Vincent & the Grenadines   In three words: villas, exclusive, relaxed   Getting There: From New York City, fly five hours to Barbados, then take a forty-minute charter flight on...

Up Up and Away!

April 13, 2015

The 1970?s marked the golden age of air travel, flying on one of the new 747 jumbo jets was a glamorous experience,only accessible to the rich,beautiful or powerful.This newly minted jet-set made the journey as important as the destination, often showing up at the airport in mink coats, mini dresses and perfectly tailored suits.     The 1970?s marked the golden age of air travel, flying on one of the...

Lenny Niemeyer

April 08, 2015

Meet Lenny Niemeyer, Brazil?s undisputed queen of Brazilian beachwear and one of Rio?s top hostesses. Lenny?s glamours and distinctive swimsuits are the gold standard in Brazil -for that reason we worked with Lenny to curate a small collection of maillot?s and bikini?s that channel both the excitement of Ipanema and the chic of Leblon. We recently asked Lenny to share her favorite spots in the city and to pass on some entertaining tips that have made her Sunday brunch the  most sought after invite in town.

Meet Lenny Niemeyer, Brazil?s undisputed queen of Brazilian beachwear and one of Rio?s top hostesses. Lenny?s glamours and distinctive swimsuits are the gold standard in Brazil -for that reason we worked with Lenny to curate a small collection of maillot?s and bikini?s that channel both the excitement of Ipanema and the chic of Leblon. We recently asked Lenny to share her favorite spots in the city and to pass on...