Eliza Krpoyan is a freelance luxury travel writer/editor. When she’s not on a flight somewhere, she can be found in her downtown Los Angeles loft. Before returning to her California roots, Eliza lived in New York City where she was on staff and contributed to outlets including Glamour. Her work can also be spotted on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and in TravelWeekly. Wellness-obsessed, Eliza loves all things fitness, spa and nutrition. She believes shopping is a form of exercise and posts her IRL outfits with links to shop on her Instagram account @elizakrpoyan and website www.elizakrpoyan.com. Join her!
Travel executives at Virtuoso Travel Week share their all-time favorite destinations
For the past 30 years, Virtuoso Travel Week, aka the Fashion Week of travel, has brought thousands of travel industry experts together. This year, the conference welcomed over 6,000 attendees from 100 different countries to the Bellagio, Vdara and More
Winemaker Michael Mondavi shares his expert tips on wine and his biggest splurge to date
During the two-hour drive from Phoenix to Sedona, the topography transformed from saguaro cactus to juniper trees. In the distance, a dust devil whirled in the 110-degree Phoenix sky. Once at L'Auberge de Sedona, the temperature had dropped into the double digits. The colors of the ... More
Experience wedded bliss at our favorite new and multi-million dollar renovated resorts
Here’s what to do in the capital of Greece and on the island of Mykonos in a short amount of time
Picture this: you’re waiting in a private suite while your bags are being checked in for you, and your passport is being cleared. In anticipation of your trip, you’re scrolling through photos of bright white architecture contrasted with cobalt blue and turquoise accents on Instagram. Before long, a team member ... More
From chicken cooked in a bladder to steak tartare and frites
Michelin stars aligned for the fifth annual GourmetFest in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, the foodie festival organized by Relais & Châteaux, a global collection of fine restaurants, hotels and resorts. This year, the program featured 35 renowned chefs, wine experts and sommeliers, and attracted 2,400 guests for four days ... More
This 183-room architectural showstopper offers a pool with unbeatable Manhattan views and rooftop yoga
While every room at the Brooklyn’s The William Vale includes specially commissioned postcards, you won’t need a memento to remember your experience at this architectural standout. True to the spirit of Williamsburg, you’ll find unexpected quirks around every corner, from sound-bath meditation to a 1974 Airstream serving ... More
Across the river from Boston, explore a hidden designer store and many culinary delights
PSA: the fastest way out of New York City on Memorial Day Weekend is in a Jaguar. On the recent long weekend, we piled our luggage into an F-Pace and drove north to New England, passing miles of lush trees. Once we got into Cambridge, MA, it felt like we ... More
This Dumbo hotel offers floor-to-ceiling views of Manhattan
What could be better than staying in a skyscraper hotel in Manhattan? Admiring the skyline from the waterfront, 10-story 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Dumbo. If Brooklyn were a building, this is what it would look like. And not by coincidence, the property celebrated its grand opening ... More
Your guide to getting cozy at this coastal California hamlet
Take respite from tech-driven San Francisco with a weekend in the rustic, coastal hamlet of Half Moon Bay, situated just south of the city. Ahead, our guide to unwinding in and around town. Where to Stay: What’s better than bundling up around a bonfire when temperatures begin to drop? Doing so ... More
Take to the trails with an off-roading expert at Land Rover Experience Driving School in Northern California
“Go as slow as possible, but as fast as necessary,” cryptically says Land Rover Experience Driving School instructor Phil Sosna as I prepare to pilot a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 over a steep hill. With both uncharacteristically clammy hands firmly gripping opposite sides of the steering wheel, I release ... More