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Jan 20, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoToday’s Inauguration Day ushers in the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. And as we look to the future with our new Commander-in-Chief, we thought we’d take peak back at our last five leaders and learn a little bit more about where they came from. ... Read More | 
Nov 4, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoThe east coast has been experiencing a warmer than usual autumn. Temperatures have been soaring into the ‘80s as far north as New England, making for some pretty epic opportunities to enjoy the fall foliage outdoors. Before things start to cool down, take advantage of this year’s weather and pack up your car for a colorful road trip from Lake Candlewood, Connecticut to Lake Champlain, Vermont. Get your playlist ready, pack your favorite sweaters, throw in your hiking boots, and check out our guide to an east coast excursion. ... Read More | 
Jul 6, 2016 | Contributor: Steve MirskyIn 1870 The Pease House was built as a colonial inn on Connecticut's coastline. It was eventually replaced in the 1950s by a mid-century modernist hotel called the Terra Mar. Attracting guests like Sinatra’s Rat Pack and the Kennedy clan, a growing number of gamblers and those with alleged mob connections eventually got it shut down in 1980. Shortly after, the locally-prominent Tagliatela family purchased it and took nearly a decade to demolish and build what remains today as the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa. Those renovations gave the property back its classic New England character. ... Read More | 
Jun 23, 2015 | Contributor: Steve MirskyOnly 80 minutes from Midtown NYC, and a quick walk from Southport Connecticut's train station, Delamar Southport's classic white clapboard colonial architecture situated on the Old Post Road looks like it's been a fixture here since the town's 19th century maritime heyday. Until walking inside, it's hard to conceive that construction on the property was actually completed in 2010. Then you realize this quintessential Connecticut escape is a recent creation deftly balancing the refined elegance of New York chic with New England country charm. ... Read More | 
Nov 26, 2014 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternSince the first Grace Hotel opened in Greece’s Cyclades Islands in 2007, the name has been synonymous with the very best in boutique luxury. Now the haute hospitality group has brought their signature style to New England with the acquisition and rebranding of three of the region’s most iconic inns: Vanderbilt Hall in Newport, the Mayflower Inn and Spa in Connecticut, and the legendary White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine. ... Read More | 
Aug 1, 2013 | Contributor: Million Dollar ListingBillionaires have been proving that dropping thousands for each square foot of a luxury home isn't out of the question, with some market prices reaching record-breaking heights — like America's most expensive home in Greenwich, Connecticut (going for $190M). Considering Greenwich is known to attract Wall Street tycoons, it's not too surprising to see such a high-priced property up for grabs, but it did get us thinking about where in America you can find the most expensive real estate markets.... Read More | 
May 20, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIf you've always wanted to brag about living in the most expensive home in the United States, now is your chance…assuming you have $190 million laying around and want to live in Greenwich, Connecticut. According to The Wall Street Journal, this 50.5-acre French-renaissance residence was put on the market last Friday and is now the priciest U.S. home on the market. Considering the deal includes 4,000 feet of water frontage, two offshore islands and 50 acres of land, we're not really surprised at the steep price tag.... Read More | 
Jan 3, 2013 | Contributor: Kimberly FisherLooking to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city in an easy weekend getaway? A quick one hour drive or 45 minutes by Metro North Railway and you can be in the quaint town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Home to 60,000 residents, this takes you away without... Read More | 
Sep 11, 2012 | Contributor: Carolyn HsuOver 300 local, national and global VIP guests attended the official opening of fall season at the Greenwich Polo Club over Labor Day Weekend. They watched international polo star Nacho Figueras captain the Harry Winston Polo team to a 11-10 victory over the Heathcote Polo Team at the USPA Royal Salute Jubilee Club.... Read More | 
Aug 9, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzLooking around the colorfully mood-lit, cocktail-posh seating area of the Mohegan Sun’s brand-new luxury nightspot Vista Lounge the last Friday in July, it was hard to believe that summer flash floods were wreaking havoc outside.... Read More | 
Feb 14, 2012 | Contributor: Kellie K. SpeedIf you are looking for a quick weekend getaway from Boston without having to jump on a plane, look no further than Mohegan Sun. The casino, located in Uncasville, Connecticut, is less than a two hour drive from Boston and offers a fun-filled weekend of fine dining, entertainment and gambling.... Read More | 
Sep 12, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternOn September 17, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts will host its first-ever North American polo match at the Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut, featuring St. Regis Connoisseur Nacho Figueras, the Ralph Lauren model and international polo star.... Read More | 
Oct 6, 2009 | Contributor: Debbi & William D. Kickham, Esq.Luxury Spas: The first tip you get that you're somewhere special is right at the spa's entrance, when you are asked to take off your shoes and put on sandals in order to enter. It is a glorious 20,000-sq-ft. edifice, filled with light, outfitted al... Read More | 
Oct 6, 2009 | Contributor: Debbi & William D. Kickham, Esq.Luxury Hotels: It starts with the bed. Ah, bed, the glorious bed that we experienced in Suite 50 at the Mayflower Inn. If you've ever wanted to be cushioned in a cocoon of comfort, the Mayflower Inn is hard to beat. My husband Bill and I snuggle... Read More |
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