The fashion -- the art of dressing and layering -- is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of colorful accessories...I love it all. Neutrals and bright colors share...
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...
Travel, Wellness, Philanthropy, and Fashion at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen in New York City
The beauty of New York City is that every time I visit, I discover a new gem -- a new restaurant, a new boutique, a new experience. The city moves at a dizzying speed and there's no shortage of incredible places and experiences. On my last trip to New York City, while...
Concierge Diaries: Royal Sonesta Galleria, Houston
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...
[Concierge Diaries] Hotel 1000, Seattle
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel's concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...
[Interview] Food Entrepreneur Erin Sabo, A Pop Up Chef in Detroit
On my recent experiential luxury tour through Detroit, I had requested the Visit Detroit office to facilitate meetings with a few pop up chefs in the city to hear more about how the city's food scene is evolving and changing and to learn about the enterprising work...
Links to Favorite Travel Resources + The Cultureur’s 3rd Blogiversary!
I cannot believe that it has been 3 years since I first started The Cultureur -- what an amazing ride it's been! And I have you all to thank for its success, so a huge THANK YOU!! I'm...
25 Favorite Quotes about Los Angeles
I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles. It's my hometown, my family still lives there, and I visit often, but I seldom feel a sense of "home" there. Los Angeles happened to be on my mind today, so I thought I'd share my 25 favorite quotes about the city --...
[Concierge Diaries] The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a new series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel's concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and...
10 Travel Essentials: How to Survive Long Flights
ICELAND. I touched down in the beautiful country after a 12-hour flight from Seattle to Reykjavik. While up in the air, I received an email from a lovely reader asking what I take with me on the plane and if I had any tips on how to survive temporary imprisonment,...
Interview: Tyler Tate, Founder of Crema.co, An Online Marketplace for Single-Origin Coffee
Meet Tyler Tate. He's an entrepreneur looking to revolutionize how we consume our coffee through his new venture, Crema.co. by introducing an easier and more efficient way to purchase quality single-origin coffee from around the world. Read on to learn more about...
The Health Benefits of Travel
Why do we travel? Well, I could give you a 100 reasons to travel, but I'll stick to one big reason for this post -- it's good for your health. Yup, there are now studies that prove a myriad of health benefits that are associated with traveling. If you think about it...