TRAVEL

11 things to do when you’re not at Coachella

alexandra at the viceroy

1. ‘Take in the waters’. Palm Springs area is home to many mineral pools. Check out The Spring, Watsu at the Riviera Hotel, Two Bunch Palms, Living Waters Clothing Optional Spa. Day passes are available at many hotels and spas for a fee. 2.Check out the other parties-Filter party and pool parties at Riviera Hotel [...]

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The shirt off his back…rethinking your clothing donations

zachary

This week I was lucky enough to attend the Face to Face event in New York city hosted by British Airways. I met some pretty amazing global entrepreneurs but today I want to spotlight on one who is especially inspiring in an altruistic way. Zach Frisch whose company Raindrop Partners invests in eco friendly companies [...]

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Grace Kelly-more subtle than sizzle

Grace Kelly Exhibit at the V&A All hype and no delivery. Where is the famous lace wedding gown from when she married Prince Ranier? The elaborate costumes from To Catch a Thief? Not in the show? Are they caught up in some estate dispute? They had her very subtle ensembles which she wore to the [...]

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Dinner with a view to kill for

KONG The fashion label Kenzo opened Kong restaurant in Paris-no wonder it’s so chic! Dome shaped glass penthouse dining room feels almost as if one was in a space ship from Star Wars. I was brought there by my ‘french lobster’ friend from Paris. I think the Parisians wouldn’t dare visit this place but with [...]

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Puttin on the Parisian Ritz

There is nothing chicer than dinner at the Ritz in Paris. I had the honor of being invited for dinner the night after my birthday by an international gentleman. The hotel and restaurant are truly made for special occasions. We had such memorable service from the most charming staff that we were both impressed.  Each [...]

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Borough Market puts Union Square to shame

As old as 1014 the Borough market in London is a feast for the eyes and stomache. I would highly suggest attending with an empty tummy and an empty pushcart. You’re going to want to eat/buy everything in sight. Plus the crowd is chic. Over a 120 stalls with delicacies such as raclette, oysters, local [...]

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Hotels in Paris

I stayed at the Hotel Le Five and booked through tablethotels.com. I definitely recommend this site for booking chic modern hotels because they do include ‘budget’ hotels ie not hostels and extend good deals that are not available by booking the hotel directly. The Five is not large with only 24 rooms but the décor [...]

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Water heaven in Paris

Paris is wonderful for those obsessed with water like me. My Parisian friend who I call the ‘french lobster’ because of a sun burnt day in the Hamptons took me on the BatoBus which is like a bus on the river Seine.It’s great for those who want to see the city via boat and not [...]

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My Birthday experiment

Last year I spent my birthday in Sifnos and had a wonderful time. This year I could have done that but yearned for a new adventure. So by the suggestion of my cousin I settled on Paris and put together a different kind of gathering for my birthday. Here’s the announcement I posted on Small [...]

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Inspiring Views from Paris

Ages ago when I lived in Paris I truly felt at home and dazzled by the beauty of the city. This short jaunt however provided me with an outsider’s perspective.  It has been a long time since I’ve visited and there has been so much that has changed-especially to the tiny quartier Marche-Saint Honore which [...]

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