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

While her grandmother Nan Kempner may be considered the original “social x-ray,” Tom Wolfe’s term for elite New York socialites in Bonfire of the Vanities, 29-year-old creative director Meggie Kempner sees the world through a lens all her own. Using her compact Canon PowerShot G16, Kempner always documents her travels, ... More

Orlando may be the most pigeonholed city in America (or mouse-holed, as the case may be), seemingly unable to shake its Disney draw. But to write the place off as having little more than a tourist district filled with larger-than-life critters and amusement parks is to overlook its patchwork of ... More

Luxury can mean many things. When referring to a hotel suite in particular, it’s possible for the term to conjure images of sleek, modern, trendy decor or cutting edge amenities you would have never even thought of otherwise (think of Dream’s storied sneaker concierge). On the opposite side of ... More

When Joy Bryant—the model and actress most recently recognized from a spot on HBO’s “Girls’” final season and her starring role as Jasmine Trussell in 2015’s “Parenthood” —thinks about the environment, there’s a simple phrase that comes to mind. “Earth clearly has something to say about the way we’ve ... More

Capitol Hill’s political theater often overshadows Washington D.C.’s actual theater scene. But back in rosy, pre-election 2015, that’s where current Broadway juggernaut Dear Evan Hansen originally debuted, so it’s no wonder that key player Mike Faist looks back on the town fondly. “Not only is D.C. is a popular place to try ... More

Nothing signals spring like freshly sprung tulips, and with the last traces of winter finally gone, tulip festivals across the northern hemisphere are gearing up to show off their stems. And while horticultural fairs don’t usually scream luxury, tulips have a high-class history: they were so coveted in 17th Century Netherlands ... More