To go wild swimming in waters so cold that James Joyce termed it “the scrotumtightening sea,” you might be a little bit mad—but you’ll be oh-so-glad upon return to the restorative pleasures of the Anantara Spa at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. … Read More
In Vancouver, where ALL ARE WELCOME, as so many rainbow signs proclaim, personal identity is not up for debate, and Pride is a part of daily life—and all the more reason to celebrate such a fine city. … Read More
A hidden entrance enhances cachet, and in the case of Oslo’s Villa Inkognito, the unmarked doors open into a private villa that offers guests the same discretion of a film star at LA’s Chateau Marmont. … Read More
In Stockholm, celebration is a way of life, whether it’s the arrival of cherry blossoms at Kungsträdgården, or the seasonal bounty at Rosendals Garden, or any excuse for a fika — there’s always a reason to celebrate life in Stockholm, and especially in spring. … Read More
Spring fever in New York is like April in Paris, a flurry of fashion blossoms and rooftop receptions and late-night cocktails in the glow of the Emerald City. … Read More
Long before the Eagles, there was
Hotel Californian, the property that put Santa Barbara on the map as the jewel of the American Riviera, a five-star luxury hotel that anchors the city’s Funk Zone with a cool cosmopolitan vibe. … Read More
Second only to the Royal Palace, the Grand Hôtel Stockholm remains the most iconic landmark along Stockholm’s inner harbor, and the grande dame among Stockholm’s luxury hotels which include the brand-new Villa Dagmar, Bank Hotel, Hotel Reisen, and Hotel Skeppsholmen. … Read More
Design and democracy go hand in hand in Finland, a testament to the egalitarian spirit pervasive throughout Finnish culture. Consider, for example, Helsinki Central Library (aka Oodi), a spectacular architectural landmark built in 2017 in celebration of Finland’s centennial year of independence. Designated as the world’s best public library in 2019, Oodi is a brilliant reflection of Finland’s focus on freedom of speech, equality, and openness. … Read More
