On a coastline dotted with so many fabulous places that to drive the length of it is an itinerary of its own, there’s no wrong vacation destination in California. Orange County in particular, with its string of comfortable suburban surf towns, is worth considering as more than just the setting ... More

Every two years, the world-renowned Venice Biennale opens to the public from May to November and highlights some of the most innovative genres of contemporary art including dance, cinema and theatre. The Biennale Foundation first hosted the exhibition in 1895 in order to establish a new market for contemporary art. Today, ... More

Before traveling to India for my first time, I solicited the help of two young entrepreneurs named Hopie and Lily. The sisters are also the founders of Block Shop, a textile company with operations in Jaipur and Los Angeles, and based on their colorful, design-heavy Instagram ... More

The first thing to understand about the SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace is that the name “palace” is not hyperbole. It is literally a palace owned by the royal family of Jaipur, containing within its walls their glamorous history, art and many of their furnishings. The second thing to understand is that ... More

Signing up for “Sprunch,” a spa treatment and brunch offered exclusively at the swanky Philippe Stark-designed Le Royal Monceau Hotel, took some thinking. Should I eat first and spa after, or vice-versa? I finally decided that if it came to it, a hungry, gurgling stomach was preferable to the possible sounds ... More

Seth Gabel can now say he has had the privilege of conversing with Albert Einstein about theoretical physics. Sort of. What is only a dinner party pipe dream for many was standard for Gabel as he portrayed Michele Besso, Einstein’s best friend, in National Geographic’s newest series. Genius, the network’s first foray ... More

Before private jets, the upper crust travelled by train. In the gilded age, wealthy passengers, royalty and politicians rode the rails in private cars appointed with observation platforms, full kitchens, dining rooms and staterooms. Their destination: even more opulent grand hotels and resorts. In the 19th century, Canada, with its familiar ... More

Until recently, L.A.’s Windsor Hills neighborhood, where writer and producer Prentice Penny grew up, was a well-manicured secret.  “The houses were built by the same architects that built Beverly Hills,” explains Penny. “The homes are huge, and it’s so central and close to everything, which is why I think more ... More

Hospitality brand onefinestay provides high-quality service for travelers in some of the world’s most fabulous cities. Now, whether staying in a quaint apartment in London or a picturesque home for eight in Rome, guests who frequent a luxurious, active lifestyle can also stay fit with one-of-a-kind workouts from ... More