Brace yourself — the tourists are coming. And they’re coming in droves. In 2021, just two years after 2019 saw a record breaking 66 million tourists, New York City welcomed a mere 33 million of them. In 2022, however, those numbers are expected to surge to 56.5 million and hotels are all but rolling out … Read more
These ultra-rich endurance athletes are trying to buy their way to the finish line. One percenters are shelling out beaucoup bucks to train for and compete in Ironman XC, a grueling test where participants subject themselves to 2.4 miles of swimming; a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. To prepare for the ultimate challenge, … Read more
Burnt out on your go-to winter travel destinations? We bet you are. After all, it’s a new post-COVID world and that means that it’s time to shake things up. Whether it’s for holiday family fun, glitzy New Year’s Eve shenanigans, winter sun, fun on the slopes, an urban artsy scene, immersion in nature or hiking, … Read more
Airbnb’s co-founder Brian Chesky has opened up his San Francisco home allowing guests to stay in a private room boasting “panoramic views” – but the only problem is, there’s no available dates. Mr. Chesky, who founded the company in 2008 and has an estimated net worth of almost $12 billion, recently listed his “thoughtfully designed suite” … Read more
Over one million soccer fans are expected to descend upon the tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, where the World Cup begins on Sunday. Although more than 100 new hotels have been built for the 29-day event, supply cannot keep up with demand. The result: Unconventional sleep arrangements throughout Qatar and beyond. From “luxury hotel … Read more
98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey needs his hotel furniture positioned at a certain angle. “I learned that when we go to hotels, Nick likes to move the furniture,” Lachey’s wife, Vanessa, told E! News in a new interview. “If the TV isn’t matched to the bed, he’ll move either the dresser with the TV, or … Read more
While destination weddings are romantic and exciting, they can be a headache. No wonder so many couples opt for an easy-does-it resort wedding among the gorgeous beaches and lush foliage of Mexico. “Mexico has been a big destination for weddings recently because, let’s face it, it stayed wide open during COVID, while some Caribbean islands … Read more
The just-opened Wildflower Farms, an Auberge resort set on a former tree nursery in pastoral Gardiner, NY, is luring affluent urbanites with its luxurious rustic delights. “Last week, this was a loading dock. This week, it’s alive,” says general manager Manolo Sorensen, formerly of André Balazs’ Sunset Beach Hotel on Shelter Island and The Maker … Read more