In 1951, designer Christian Dior purchased a 247-acre estate in Provence, France. During the years that followed, he restored the château and the land, adding a pond and planting an assortment of cypress trees, rose bushes, lavender, jasmine and olive trees. The designer spent the remainder of his life escaping ... More

You can’t think Kentucky without thinking whisky (and in particular, bourbon). The state is one of the leading producers of American whiskeys/whiskies, and features 73 distilleries—producing 95 percent of the world’s bourbon. But you’d be remiss to not go 60 miles outside of Louisville (and 70 miles outside ... More

Ørkenoy Chicago is welcoming a number of buzzy new breweries and eateries this season. Ørkenoy recently opened its doors in the Humboldt Park neighborhood under the leadership of co-founders Jonny Ifergan and chef Ryan Sanders. The team enlisted Chicago-based Range Design & Architecture ... More

English street artist Banksy is celebrated for his subversive works of art and public art installations that always garner a ton of attention. Over the past few decades, the elusive Banksy has had countless exhibitions and shows to showcase his work. In 2005, the artist created a painting called ... More

With social distancing on the horizon for the foreseeable future, paying for privacy and space—namely, by renting a villa—is the most desirable travel amenity right now. The luxury hospitality industry is changing as a result and is trending toward renting private homes, rather than being surrounded by other people in ... More

A weekend getaway to Montauk undoubtedly includes a visit to the Surf Lodge, the boutique hotel and restaurant on Long Island’s eastern tip. Since opening the beachy-chic mainstay in 2008, Brazilian entrepreneur Jayma Cardoso has established the outpost as a must-visit for its concert series that has hosted musicians ... More

Life House, Nantucket is the island’s newest hotel and the first northeast property in the brand’s collection. Developed with New England-based Blue Flag Partners, the duo transformed the oldest inn on the island into a timeless and exclusive boutique property with just ... More

When Hennessy tapped contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang to help celebrate a birthday unlike any other, the famed fireworks auteur delivered a poetic, ephemeral interpretation of the elements of cognac, and a visual poem with themes on loss, destruction and optimism. The Chinese artist, who was ... More