Hotel Lumen 6101 Hillcrest Avenue hotellumen.com Just across the street from Southern Methodist University’s lush campus and its famed Owen Fine Arts Center, the Hotel Lumen is a luxurious boutique hotel decorated in chic mid-century modern décor, with one of the best outdoor heated pools ... More

Alinea 1723 North Halsted Streetalinearestaurant.com Founded by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas in 2005, Alinea features a seasonal tasting menu that offers between 18 and 22 courses. Be sure to make a reservation for this Michelin three-star restaurant—the tables fill up quickly! Ampersand ... More

Amen Wardy 520 East Durant Avenue amenwardy.com The perfect place for gifts, this shop stocks everything from candles to napkin rings. Your friends and family back at home will love the local snacks and jarred foods. Brunello Cucinelli
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Moderne Barn 430 Bedford Road, Armonk modernebarn.com Moderne Barn has joined the locavore trend with a rooftop garden—where the harvest includes beets, radishes, spinach, eggplant and more. Its chef, Ethan Kostbar, focuses on American fare with Mediterranean influences, utilizing produce from its garden. The Inn at ... More

Aria Sky Villas 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South aria.com Aria Resort & Casino property’s 16 Sky Villas offer amenities like 24-hour butler service, in-room gyms and formal dining rooms. Cosmopolitan 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Located in the heart of ... More

SLT 50 Station Road, Watermill sltnyc.com Amanda Freeman’s “Pilates on crack” classes, taught on a mega-former, are beloved by Kyra Sedgwick, Katie Couric and Sofia Vergara. With a Water Mill studio, you can get your fix out East. Physique 57 264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton ... More

ESPA at the Joule 1530 Main Street thejouledallas.com Sink in at the ESPA spa, where the massage tables have a cushy six inches of memory foam. There’s also a crystal steam room and a vitality pool whose air loungers invite you to lean back and ... More

CH Distillery 564 West Randolph Street chdistillery.com It was only a matter of time before the city's first grain-to-bottle spirits distillery opened its doors to patrons watching to get a glimpse of the distilling process—and sample the end product. Enjoy a range of made-on-site spirits ... More

Ajax Tavern 685 East Durant Avenue ajaxtavernaspen.com This popular hangout boasts excellent food and notoriously delicious drinks. Ask about the offerings from local craft distilleries.   Brexi411 South Monarch Street brexiaspen.com The black-and-white tiled floor signals to diners that they’re stepping into ... More

For more than thirty years, Communities in Schools (CIS) has provided 1.3 million young people and their families with basic needs like food, clothing, healthcare and, most importantly, a network of support. At this year’s gala, the non-profit organization honored chairman Elaine Wynn for her fearless leadership and 15 years ... More