London’s Newest (American) Additions

In honor of the little prince's arrival: A round up of big, bright, high-rolling U.S. openings in LDN

New Yorkers taking a trip across the pond to celebrate the arrival of the royal baby might recognize more than they think, thanks to a recent American invasion: A Rat Pack's worth of bold U.S. brands are bringing a blitz of Vegas-style glitz and glam to the refined London landscape ... More

The Elm Grows In Brooklyn

Superstar chef Paul Liebrandt loosens up with his latest restaurant in Williamsburg

Paul Liebrandt's Corton is easily one of Manhattan's toniest restaurants. The Tribeca eatery earned two Michelin stars for its $155-per-person tasting menu and is consistently spoken of as one of the hottest tickets in town. It is, needless to say, a very fancy place. So tongues have been ... More

A Rhode Island Pearl

With a grand hotel—and a certain pop princess-in-residence—Watch Hill is the state’s new capital of luxe

Many people claim that Rhode Island is where the American summer vacation was born, and as a native, I believe them. Of course, with its sprawling mansions and moneyed extravagance, Newport usually gets most of the attention in the warm weather months. But locals know that the state’s sleepier South ... More

A Hollywood Hideaway is Reborn

Santa Barbara's El Encanto emerges after a splendid renovation

In the 1950s, El Encanto—a seven-acre property nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara, California—was a favorite retreat for motion-picture royalty and politicians alike. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard stayed there; so did FDR. With expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, it was the perfect spot to enjoy this stretch ... More

Decked Out: The W Hotels’ Bespoke Boards

Cara Delevingne, Amar'e Stoudemire and more New Yorkers design limited-edition decks for summer

A new set of wheels comes to New York this Wednesday when W Hotels launches its Room and Board program. Anyone who's ever wished they could roll themselves from point A to point B on a skateboard—or just learn how to—is in luck this summer: The hotel group ... More

Heat Rises: 5 New York Rooftops for Summer

The best places to cool off when the temperatures soar are located high above the Big Apple

New Yorkers summering in the city have been plagued with heavy rains, temperatures in the low forties and a mini-monsoon that turned Governors Ball into Glastonbury. If you happened to be one of the unlucky few million, you may have found yourself raincoat-clad and wondering if this is the "disturbing ... More

Biarritz by The Surf

One Roxy surfer girl gives DuJour the scoop on where to eat, drink and play on the French seaside

To most, especially those who run with a fashionable crowd, the South of France means movies at Cannes, drinks at Le Club 55 and yachts as big and as flashy as any multi-million dollar mansion. To Roxy pro ... More

A Cooler Bike Lane

One New York hotel's guests are getting a sweet set of wheels this summer

Last night, YOTEL New York celebrated their second year of partnership with STRADA Customs. The Chinatown-based custom bike makers worked with YOTEL on six co-branded bicycles that hotel guests can use during their stay in ... More

Glamping in the City

Why leave the urban jungle now that the high-end camping trend has officially arrived in New York?

Traditional wilderness camping received an up-market facelift with the advent of "glamping" several years ago, but now the trend has made its way to the city. Fifth Avenue hotel AKA has introduced a five-star glamping experience for city-dwellers in their penthouse suite. The "bedroom under the ... More

Fantasia at The W

W Union Square and the ICFF present "Fantastico"

Fantastico, a window installation by the Spanish design team Wanda Barcelona that was unveiled Monday evening at the W New York hotel in Union Square, truly lives up to its name. The Barcelona-based trio, which is best ... More

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