While the world's most powerful influencers flew off to Davos, Switzerland last week for this year's World Economic Forum, we at DuJour were dealing with New York's sub-freezing temperatures and the latest impending snow storm. The Swiss Alps seemed as distant a fantasy as Saint Barthélemy—and we were more ... More

Nestled beneath the slopes of Utah’s famous mountains, Montage Deer Valley is coveted by skiers and snowboarders—as well as those of us who skip directly to the après ski activities. Indeed, if hitting the slopes isn’t on your agenda, you're welcome to unwind at Spa Montage, the ... More

Nobody likes to feel like a tourist. Whether you’re in New York or New Delhi, wandering aimlessly or, worse, finding yourself someplace a local would never stoop to visit is an entirely unpleasant experience. Lucky for anyone visiting London, there’s Simon Rose. Since 2008, the concierge at InterContinental London ... More

Just steps away from Athens’ historic Syntagma Square, Greek tradition and modern design collide at the 79-room New Hotel. The property—built in 1958—was previously home to the Olympic Palace Hotel but underwent a much-needed makeover in 2011 when it re-opened under its current name. The hotel’s designers took ... More

In Vietnam, now a hot spot for high-end globetrotters, ultra-luxury hotels are just beginning to pepper the landscape. The secluded villas of An Lam Ninh Van Bay—reachable only by boat—are tucked away from the bustling beach resorts of Nha Trang, dotting the coast of Central Vietnam’s South China ... More

No one masters the art of "chic" quite like the French—and Le Bristol Paris is living proof. The luxe hotel is located in the heart of Paris’ impossibly elegant rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and boasts a 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Epicure, (as well as a 1-star, 114 Faubourg) and a ... More

On December 2nd, New Yorkers got that warm and fuzzy festive feeling at The Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting and Afternoon Tea. Tiny fans of Eloise and Santa alike came out in their holiday best to kick off the month-long Christmas celebrations in the iconic century-old hotel. Guests were the first ... More

On the edge of a lush Sorrento, Italy cliff is a stunning three-building hotel belonging to the Fiorentino family, who celebrates 180 years of ownership in 2014. The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, situated on the same coast that attracted artists, writers and philosophers during the winter months at ... More

Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa staged the sixth edition of its super popular Savor Borgata event the first week in November. The three-day foodie fest brought the property's roster of renowned chefs to the seaside gaming destination: Bobby Flay held a masterful cooking demonstration ... More

Truly luxurious accommodations are hard to come by in South Africa’s subtropical dry sand forest, but the lodging at Phinda Private Game Reserve is a lavish exception. The property—owned by andBeyond, a company that specializes in high-end experiential travel and safaris—has just six lodges spread out ... More