During his time as chef de cuisine at Bouley, Craig Shelton—who has a degree in molecular biochemistry and biophysics from Yale—ran into an intriguing issue: finding the perfect cup of coffee no matter where he is in the world. He made it his responsibility to find that immaculate balance ... More

1. Hire a VIP Shopping Concierge Luxury brand addicts travel from around the globe to experience Madrid’s legendary El Corte Ingles, a high-end department store that might best be described as “Harrods-on-steroids.” Though there are 87 outposts scattered throughout Spain and Portugal, El Corte Ingles’ Madrid flagship on Paseo de ... More

1. Satisfy your Intellectual curiosityCunardSometimes the decadence of a weeklong vacation is too much to bear. With that in mind, Cunard has invited a series of stimulating speakers on board the Queen Mary 2 for all eastbound transatlantic crossings starting in January. Expect scholarly dialogue from the likes of ... More

If you’re traveling to New York or London this summer with kids, don’t miss the newly unveiled Thomas & Friends Ultimate Playtime Pop Up Suite at The New York Hilton Midtown or The Waldorf Hilton, London. The exclusive suites are a child’s dream playroom, completely made over ... More

There is no agave-based liquor more ubiquitous in private jets, nightclubs and Hollywood after-parties than Patrón. But what is known to most as a blingy, baller beverage so popular with rappers and clubgoers is actually more artisanal than first glance would suggest. Utilizing slow, traditional production methods, Patrón deserves respect ... More

It seems like everyone has an opinion about Portland, Oregon. While planning a three-day trip, even the most organized traveler can become easily overwhelmed by recommendations from friends and magazines, both of which have very strong views on what’s required of anyone visiting the capital of artisanal cool. My two cents ... More

So many posh hotels these days make a big deal of all the ways in which they cater to pets—the in-room “Best Friends” menu featuring burgers and bone-shaped biscuits at L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills, the poolside pet massage at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo among them. But make no ... More

It was an hour or so after dinner service had ended when murmurs started circulating around the ship that the Northern Lights had been spotted not too far from where we were currently sailing on the Norwegian Sea. It was the fourth night of a cruise on  More

For travelers who want to feel like they are part of the neighborhood they’re staying in, the Park South Hotel is a perfect fit. The Art Deco space just underwent a $20 million top-to-bottom renovation, launching four unique restaurant concepts. The goal of the renovation was to reflect an authentic ... More

The whimsy and the fantasy of a tree house is the stuff of innocent daydreams, much like those of being on a far-flung holiday. A host of luxury hotels around the world have combined the two to offer pampering accommodations situated high in the treetops. Forget the “no parents allowed” ... More