"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

When Mark Lakin and Marc Chafiian left their cushy corporate jobs to start Epic Road, a boutique travel company, their goal was to create life-changing journeys for a high-end clientele. Since the company launched in 2011, they've taken clients around the world—combining luxury and adventure with authentic local ... More

Queen Mary 2Pets on Deck Program  Cunard’s transatlantic ocean liner is the only luxury passenger ship with dedicated kennel services for cats and dogs. The iconic ship is equipped with 12 kennels, a full-time kennel master, a reserved walking deck and a private lounge, where owners can visit with their ... More

There’s a new hot spot in town. Chicago’s own entertaining whiz Debi Lilly recently opened a loft above her A Perfect Event retail space and office. The all-white, second-level Lakeview venue—named DL Loft—is set up like a Paris apartment, with gilded French mirrors, tufted wing chairs and hundreds of ... More

Beer, a beverage that has long been considered the redheaded stepchild of the wine-and-spirits world, is officially undergoing an image overhaul. Pop over to the Waldorf Astoria New York and you’ll notice the hotel’s own homegrown beer on the menu. One style is infused with lemon verbena from ... More