Home to floral paradise (namely in the springtime when the annual Petal to Plate culinary-centric flower festival takes place), Carlsbad is arguably one of California’s most scenic waterfront locales in its perennial state of bloom. With stunning sights around every corner and award-winning bars and restaurants on ... More

Snuggled along the northwest coast of Colombia, the colorful city of Cartagena is a bona fide hotspot for travelers. With its laid-back energy and vivacious nightlife, this historic city offers the perfect weekend escape. Lined with brightly colored buildings boasting picturesque balconies and colonial doors, the old city’s cobbled streets ... More

Though counted among France’s many legendary grape-producing regions, Cognac is often overshadowed by its wine-specific cousins...but for those in the know, it’s an essential historic gem just a train ride away from the country’s capital. Yet, no trip to Cognac would be complete without a quick jaunt in Paris, of ... More

At a press conference Wednesday morning, Hard Rock chairman Jim Allen announced that June 28 will mark the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the much-anticipated replacement to the Trump Taj Mahal. In addition to the ribbon cutting, Allen also forecasted an ambitious slate of 300 live ... More

Bruce Deifik is about to bring Las Vegas–style glamour and gaming to Atlantic City. In time for the summer season, he will open Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City in the property formerly known as Revel. With his Sin City savvy and years of experience, Deifik is sure ... More

With its flourishing food and drink scene, there’s never been a better time to drop into Chicago for a cocktail-centric jaunt. Here’s your guide to an elevated bar crawl through the Windy City, with some necessary sustenance along the way to keep your food-to-alcohol ratio on point. Friday afternoon: Upon arrival ... More

Yesterday, Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele unveiled his latest contribution to the fashion landscape with Gucci Garden, a sprawling retail concept located in a three-story Florentine palace. The 14-century venue – the aptly named Palazzo della Mercanzia, which translates to “palace of merchandise” – originally housed the Gucci Museo, an ... More