You rarely get the call more than a day ahead, and that time in Beverly Hills was no exception. My friend Jerry, a fellow journalist and serious backgammon player, had been trying to get me into a hush-hush game of underground poker—high-class surroundings and real money on the table. Finally ... More

Have you ever heard about that über-fancy ski resort in North Korea? Yes, you read correctly—the secretive and poverty-stricken country opened a multi-million dollar luxury ski resort in 2013, despite the fact that the population of skiers in North Korea is around .02 percent. North Korea's ... More

As monetary settlements called "pet trusts" grow in popularity, animal companions of the wealthy can continue living large even after their owners are long gone. "People develop a really strong bond with the animals they share their lives with," says Worcester, Massachusetts, attorney Tracy Craig, who sets up ... More

"One day there was a huge thunderstorm as I happened to be crossing 23rd Street at 7th Avenue," said biographer Sherill Tippins at a recent book signing at the Strand. "I was jumping over a large puddle and looked up to see the Chelsea Hotel, storm clouds roiling overhead, when ... More

Take your vacation to another level this spring break with fun activities for your kids to do at home, abroad or aboard a plane. Below, Style Me Pretty Living founder and lifestyle expert Abby Larson tells DuJour how to bring creative crafts to life that children (and parents) will love. Salt Art Draw ... More

The wine world is ever-evolving—a seemingly endless flow of new expressions, brands, styles, regions and winemakers—so for the casual oenophile, it’s often hard to determine which trends are worth taking seriously. Here’s an example: If you think that rosé should be strictly reserved for summer… think again. As ... More

Professional organizer Justin Klosky can officially confirm: "spring cleaning" isn’t just a figure of speech. Klosky is the founder of O.C.D. Experience, a company that lends an organizational hand to high-end clients, celebrities and brands like Saks Fifth Avenue. “People get a little more worked up during this ... More

Perhaps no one in the world is more knowledgeable on the subject of champagne than Richard Juhlin, a Swedish bubbly fanatic who's sampled an estimated 8,000 different bottles. And besides holding an actual world record for most champagne tasted, the expert is released a 400-page hardcover book to share his ... More