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5 of the Most Expensive Vacation Rentals in Los Angeles

Nov 22, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Los Angeles is no stranger to luxury digs. Scattered along the coastline and throughout the hillsides, cities like Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Calabasas and the Pacific Palisades hold some of nation’s most expensive real estate.

Robert DeNiro & Billionaire James Packer's $250M Resort Green-Lighted

Nov 21, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

At the end of 2014, the government of Antigua and Barbuda, along with investors Robert De Niro and billionaire James Packer, announced plans to transform the former K Club Resort and turn it into a $250 million hotel. After a year of battles with locals, the project is finally ready to get underway.

The Beverly Hilton Rolls Out the Red Carpet for the Holidays

Nov 15, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

With the holidays coming up, finding time to pamper yourself and reset your mind and body can seem difficult. For families looking to enjoy a quick escape this winter where the biggest problem you’ll encounter is which bottle of Champagne to open, The Beverly Hilton has just the package to check out.

The Secret World of Invitation-Only Airline Loyalty Programs

Nov 14, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

If you’re a frequent traveler, loyalty programs are nothing new or exciting to you. Plus, most of you have earned enough points with your preferred airlines to be able to access their VIP lounges. But in some airports, only the most elite guests are invited into private programs offering lofty privileges and distinctive perks.

Chef Morimoto on His New Restaurant, Observing Diners & Taste Memory

Oct 31, 2016 | Contributor: Susan Kime

Chef Masaharu Morimoto—known to many as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America—now has more than 10 restaurants around the world and a best-selling book called, Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking. This month, he opened a new 5,542-square-foot restaurant in Las Vegas featuring an integration of Western and Japanese ingredients.

See Inside Justin Bieber's $20K-a-Month London Rental

Oct 25, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Recently, reports have been circling that singer Justin Bieber has invested in a $5.7 million rental home in London on Helsby Hill while he tours the UK. Local radio station Capital FM claims the Love Yourself singer will be splitting his time between LA and England at a futuristic, 24,000-square-foot home named Steppingstone.

Nigel Barker Weighs In on Traveling With Kids, AC Buckhead & Creativity

Oct 18, 2016 | Contributor: Beth Graham

Nigel Barker is best known as a global fashion photographer and as one of the judges on America’s Next Top Model. I caught up with Nigel at the grand opening of the AC Hotel Atlanta Buckhead at Phipps Plaza. Barker is the global brand ambassador for this European-style property catering to millennials and the creative class. As a guy who spends seven months of the year on the road, simplicity, function and fashion in a hotel brand are key. In our time together we discussed travel, how millennials are changing the industry and what helps him stay creative.

Meet the Celebrity Stylist Behind Some of Hollywood’s Biggest Comedy Blockbusters

Oct 18, 2016 | Contributor: Kat Ward

Leesa Evans is one of the people that help make magic on a film set. Her prolific career as a costume designer and celebrity stylist has brought her to the sets of some of comedy’s biggest hit films, including American Pie, Zoolander 2, and Bridesmaids to name a few.

Chef Jeanie Roland Dishes on her R.I. Eatery, Taylor Swift & Bobby Flay

Sep 29, 2016 | Contributor: Steve Mirsky

Several long blocks outside the picturesque village of Westerly, Rhode Island sits the casually-elegant Ella's Fine Food & Drink helmed by seven-time James Beard-nominated Chef Jeanie Roland. The eatery serves seasonally-influenced American-Asian fusion dishes prepared with classical French techniques.

Brad Pitt Considers Hotelier Game With Croatia Property

Sep 6, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Among the world’s hundreds of thousands of hotels, only 21 of them are owned by celebrities. With names like Robert DeNiro (Nobu Hotel in Manila), Richard Gere (The Bedford Post Inn), Leonardo DiCaprio (Blackadore Caye) and Elizabeth Hurley (Number 11 Cadogan Gardens), the list is small, but growing each year. The newest Hollywood face to reportedly join the hotelier game is 52-year-old Brad Pitt.

W Scottsdale Hosts Brand's First-Ever Music Festival

Sep 6, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

W Hotels is putting on their very first music festival this fall dubbed: Wake Up Call. Taking place at W Scottsdale from September 30 to October 2, the event will feature performances by Bebe Rexha, Cee Lo Green (DJ set), De La Soul, Jess Glynne, Kungs, Lost Frequencies, Matoma, Mayer Hawthorne and Nico & Vinz with additional artists in the works.

5 Reasons Why 50-Year-Old Caesars Palace Will Never Go Out of Style

Aug 30, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Caesars Palace is one of the most recognizable names on the Las Vegas Strip, not only because of its longtime residence in Sin City but also due to its slew of regular celebrity clientele; its 75,000-square-foot, multilevel behemoth of a nightclub; and what feels like miles upon miles of luxury shops and fine dining options. And even if you’ve never stayed in the five-star hotel, you’d have to be living under a rock to not read its name in headlines each year.

The 2 Resorts You Shouldn't Miss in the Dominican Republic

Aug 23, 2016 | Contributor: Beck Bamberger

More than five million tourists flock to the Dominican Republic’s serene beaches, lush jungles, and pristine golf courses each year. Since 2014, the island destination has seen a 12 percent increase in visitors. The laid-back country is only a two-hour flight from Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and Cuba, making it an easy stop on a Caribbean tour. I recently hopped over to the Dominican Republic to enjoy two of the nation’s most exquisite resorts.

The Colonnade: Boston's Homegrown Luxury Hotel

Aug 22, 2016 | Contributor: Steve Mirsky

The Back Bay neighborhood is home to so much of what makes Boston a world class city. You're a quick walk from legendary Fenway Park, the seemingly endless blocks of Newbury Street's boutique shopping, the Skywalk Observatory atop Prudential Center, stunning emerald ribbons of parkland bordering the Charles River, and inventive dining helmed by a growing community of star chefs.

The Wines, Celebs & Chefs of Festival Napa Valley 2016

Jul 28, 2016 | Contributor: Jackie Bryant

For two weekends every July, the place to see and be seen in California’s Napa Valley is undoubtedly Festival Napa Valley. Held at wineries and estates around the county, this two-week celebration, formerly known as Festival del Sole, includes concerts, dinners, tastings, lectures, fashion shows, galas and more.