“The Blueberry Lemonade has been a staple on our artisanal cocktail menu for a number of years,” Kevin O’Reilly, a bartender at the Castle Hill Inn in the very summery town of Newport, Rhode Island, says. This libation celebrates not just the season, but the unique ... More

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

The first thing you notice about Carla Bruni is… her smile. It’s an open, knowing grin, one that’s captivated fashion designers, photographers, rock stars, filmmakers, even world leaders. But as soon as she begins to speak, you notice something equally beguiling: her voice. Earlier this year, the Italian-born Bruni released her ... More

The first thing you notice about Carla Bruni is… her smile. It’s an open, knowing grin, one that’s captivated fashion designers, photographers, rock stars, filmmakers, even world leaders. But as soon as she begins to speak, you notice something equally beguiling: her voice. Earlier this year, the Italian-born Bruni released her ... More

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

Less than two hours by car from Chicago is Harbor Country, a nostalgic cluster of communities where beautiful homes line the shores. This string of charming towns—New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Three Oaks and Sawyer—in southwestern Michigan attracts city dwellers who come for a brief visit and inevitably end up ... More

Fashion shows weren't always this way. Before the supermodels, the over-the-top productions and the weird, wonderful quirks that make up modern runway experiences, there was a very different type of presentation. In her new tome, The Mechanical Smile, Caroline Evans, a professor of fashion history and theory at Central ... More

The newest offerings this swimsuit season will turn the most loyal city girls into tropical bombshells—even if they never leave the concrete island. Below, a few of our favorite new bikinis by local designers, and where to where them while summering in the city. More

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Open For Business: Frye Boston Flagship, 284 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115, (617) 247-FRYE, thefryecompany.com  Atmosphere: The iconic boots company honored the original design of the rustic 9,000-square-foot corner townhouse property, located in the middle of the historic shopping area, while gleaning inspiration from its SoHo space. There's old ... More