As a Greek-American travel writer who lived in Athens as a child and returns to the country every year, I’m constantly asked for advice about visiting Greece. But what always seems to intrigue Americans most is Mykonos, the site of all those postcards of whitewashed churches with blue ... More

Four years ago, Edwin Lucas and his family were looking to leave Whistler, the tiny British Columbia ski town where they’d spent the previous ten years. Lucas had retired in his early forties after a lucrative two decades working in finance in Asia. Regular vacationers in the islands, the family ... More

On the classic Saturday Night Live skit “The Continental,” Christopher Walken portrays a suave bachelor who sits beside the fireplace in a smoking jacket, sipping cognac. The French brandy was a natural choice for SNL writers to complete the caricature. But the stodgy stereotypes have given way to a modern reappreciation. As with bourbon, tequila and ... More

Before fall officially hits, the music buffs of New York need one more festival to get them through the end of summer. The Meadows Music and Arts Festival will be celebrating its second year at Citi Field in Queens this weekend and have set out to ... More

New York City welcomed the inaugural RuPaul's DragCon NYC at Jacob Javits Convention Center with over 35,000 revelers this past weekend. Upon entering the Crystal Palace on Manhattan’s West Side, attendees were able to leave their fears, insecurities and worries at the door and fully immerse themselves in Ru’s wondrous ... More

Even for the world's elite, chartering a 25-foot luxury yacht and stocking it with staff, a captain and glasses of flowing rosé is a major undertaking. However, thanks to companies like Uber and Quasar Expeditions, private yacht cruises have never been more convenient. Whether you’re sailing in the Galapagos on ... More

It doesn’t matter if a festival has been around for 26 years (Lollapalooza) or two (Panorama): all festivals have their pros and cons. There will be a moment when you’re craving a delicious craft brew but are disheartened by the seemingly endless queue. Alternatively, there may also ... More

The same people who brought us frozen hot chocolate,  have given us a new ($1,000) reason to be excited for National Ice Cream Month this year around. At Serendipity 3—the famed NYC dessert parlor that’s attracted A-list fans like Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Beyonce—a new standard has ... More

This weekend, get the chance to experience a lavish, mysterious evening unlike any other. In a matter of days, the magical and incredibly hush-hush event dubbed You Are So Lucky will descend upon an abandoned manor outside of New York City—just 30 minutes by car and only 8 minutes by ... More

If you’re prone to following the adventures of glossy travel bloggers, you’re more than likely familiar with the iconic shape of a Moke car. Airy, windowless and portable, the Moke car is the signature vehicle of any island getaway and has served vacationers and A-listers (like Bridget Bardot ... More