When Ferruccio Ferragamo bought Il Borro in 1993, he wasn’t planning to produce wine. He had bought this sprawling estate within Tuscany’s Upper Arno Valley with the intention of restoring its medieval village and turning the estate into a luxury hotel. But in 1994, Ferruccio and his son, Salvatore, did ... More

Upon landing in Havana, time appears to stand still. All the postcard fantasies of vintage cars and colonial storefronts overwhelm with the accuracy of the reality—it could be 1950, 1980, or 2020—Havana is classically timeless. Though the realities portrayed are authentic, there is no denying the underlying turbulence of its ... More

Interior designer Jeannie Fraise, founder of Lotus Bleu Interior Design Studio and the just-launched Lotus Bleu Market by Jeannie Fraise, travels to such far-flung locations as Turkey, Ethiopia, Oaxaca, and Morocco to source hard-to-find wares for her new 350-square-foot bazaar, situated within her apartment-like Potrero ... More

The newest addition to the family-owned Mexico Grand Hotels is the super-luxe Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences, complete with 36 exquisitely appointed one to three-bedroom suites (each with a terrace or balcony, plunge pool, and kitchen) that overlook the dramatic Sea of Cortez. Wherever you ... More

It’s not often that a species on the brink of extinction gets a literal last-minute reprieve. A number of wildlife species have been able to skirt extinction and make a relatively healthy recovery, including the black-footed ferret, the golden lion tamarin, and the California condor. But over the summer, another ... More

Along the Ohio River, just south of Indiana, is a spirited city where the country’s finest bourbon flows generously, strangers are smiley, and the architecture tells a story. Remnants of French influence and rich American history can be found along its streets and bridges, as well as in its industrial-cool ... More

Kasseem Dean, perhaps better known as Swizz Beatz, has been a proponent of the arts for years. He, along with his wife, Alicia Keys, are passionate patrons who have quietly built a stable of works that is profoundly more than the sum of its parts–through what’s ... More

Think of Penedès as Spain’s equivalent to France's Champagne region, both in quality and culture. Wine makers have been conjuring up Cava—Spain’s parallel to Champagne (the sparkling wine)—here for centuries. Dissimilar to the prestigious hills of Champagne, Penedès is decidedly more relaxed. A laid-back air means most nights are ... More

88 islands make up the Raa Atoll in the Maldives, dotting the turquoise waters like candy buttons. Thanks to one private 22-hectare island in particular, this northern Maldivian atoll has seen a spike in tourism of late. The recent opening of Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, ... More

Hotels in New York City can come in all shapes and sizes. From intimate boutique properties tucked away from the crowds to expansive accommodations in the center of it all; you have plenty of options when it comes to booking a room in Manhattan. The SIXTY ... More