Thanks to a $5 million makeover by designer Michael Kramer that’s refurbished 71 existing rooms, suites and cottages and added 38 new guest rooms to the property, the once-tired Gurney’s Inn has been transformed and rebranded as Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa—just in time for the peak summer season. The ... More

Part of the thrill of summer travel is the ability to get up and go, be it by plane, train or automobile. But the romantic fantasy dies pretty quickly when you zip an overstuffed suitcase closed, throw a heavy tote over your shoulder and attempt to stumble out the door. ... More

There is no shortage of happenings this season at the Fontainebleau. The hotel’s luxurious, 40,000-square-foot Lapis Spa is debuting the Bleau Suite, built for two, offering customized couples’ services, starting with a mineral bath drawn by a personal butler. “Our guests prefer customizable treatments to guarantee ... More

In a remote corner of Kauai’s North Shore, you’ll find 9,000 acres of Hawaiian paradise at the St. Regis Princeville. The property, which underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in 2009, boasts 251 gorgeous rooms and suites, a Jean-Georges restaurant and an infinity pool with views that’ll leave even ... More

After an extensive renovation of the lobby and guest rooms this past winter, The Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown, New York is primed for a renaissance. A perfect weekend destination from New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut, the seasonal property offers everything you could want under one roof—or within a ... More

Take a stroll through any one of Hong Kong’s major shopping districts and you’ll probably make the same observation that I did on a recent visit: it feels like there’s a Chanel store on every other corner. The estimation, in actuality, wouldn’t be too far off—Hong Kong has a whopping ... More

Two years ago at Miami’s Art Basel, a painting by Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley caught the attention of Jay Z; the rapper ended up purchasing the piece for $20,000. Since then, Brantley has been widely regarded as a rising star of the art world, but given his impressive roster of ... More

Beginning in the 1950s, Igor Cassini was the world’s most powerful society columnist in a time when society mattered. Read by over 20 million people, Cassini not only coined the phrase “jet set,” but also embodied its glamour and mobility. He wasn’t some ink-stained outsider looking in; he was a ... More

After working together on a successful run of limited edition Quattroportes, Ermenegildo Zegna and Maserati—both Italian heritage brands with a passion for luxury—have strengthened their collaboration, this time without wheels. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the VOR 70 Maserati, a 70-foot carbon fiber monohull racing boat built to face the toughest ... More

Ah, wilderness—it’s romantic, it’s poetic and, perhaps most importantly, it’s inextricably linked to your happiest memories, those you created at sleepaway camp. The swim buddies in the lake, the morning hikes, the art classes and even the mess hall mealtimes (though maybe not the meals themselves) have all crafted some ... More