Swanky Nights

Meet me on Lake Como I like things swanky, so the first Five-Star Hotel In Como, Italy debuted lakeside in June and now it’s the only place I want to be when on Lake Como, since Amal and George didn’t send my invitation. Vista Palazzo Lago di Como to offers intimate luxury on the lake’s legendary waterfront. Despite having […]

Hotel Clark Budapest, Hungary Named after Ádám Clark Square and embellished with a Széchenyi Chain Bridge-inspired lion logo, Hotel Clark—one of Budapest’s newest additions— fuses its city’s rich history with modern architecture and interior design. Standing graciously on the Buda side of what is now jointly Budapest, Hotel Clark’s central location— Ádám Clark Square— affords […]

Letter from Miami Beach Como Metropolitan Miami Beach Dear Self, The days in Miami are warm and the air is thick. The water here is as you might expect, warm and blue. We made a good choice to come and stay at the Como. The renovated Art Deco hotel tugs at the child in me. […]

This is a “healthy” nightclub except you’re on a bike. The spinning phenomenon has taken over and Soul Cycle was the indoor cycling leader. Their cult-like following is nothing new and after taking a class for the first time in a long time, we are hooked again. Sweat, spin repeat. Check them out all over […]

San Jose’s growing food scene and both upscale and funky offerings, are anchored by their Michelin starred restaurants, pubs offering artisanal craft beers and cocktails and downtown eateries in the SoFA district and San Pedro Square, complemented by the restaurants, shopping, and spas at the upscale Santana row. Where to stay: Hotel Valencia (San Jose) […]

Where to stay: The Dean Hotel, a boutique hotel with a cool, contemporary vibe, custom furniture and craftwork from local purveyors and unique decor from around the world. The funky hotel also has an in-house karaoke bar, a dark and sultry cocktail bar and even a German beer hall, giving one little reason to leave […]

In recent years Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands has been dubbed the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and when you arrive, it’s easy to see why. The Seven Mile Beach corridor on the island’s West Coast is packed with beachfront hotels, luxe condominiums and a plethora of dining options, from local fare to fine […]