Jq Louise

If you’re craving something that still captures the season’s sparkle, just with a little more breathing room and a lot more personality, New York has you covered. There are holiday experiences tucked into penthouses, hidden inside cozy corners, and popping up in spots you might walk past every day. These are the kinds of outings that turn December into a memory you’ll actually want to repeat, instead of a story about how you almost lost a glove in Times Square.

What I did not expect was just how seamless the entire experience would be. From the moment I checked into Four Seasons Hotel Amman, perched atop the tallest of the city’s seven hills, everything was taken care of. Every tour, every transfer, every detail. I did not open a single planning tab on my laptop the whole trip. And that was the real luxury.

Boston’s Seaport has officially become one of the city’s most festive places to spend the holiday season. With waterfront views, glittering lights, buzzy new openings, and some of the best shopping in the city, the neighborhood is tailor-made for a full day (or weekend) of gifting, grazing, and seasonal sipping. Whether you’re hunting for thoughtful gifts, planning a cozy date night, or mapping out a friends’ shopping crawl, here’s where to eat, drink, and shop in Boston’s Seaport this holiday season.

I have said it before and I will keep saying it. You need to go to the South of France in the off-season. There is an intimate kind of glamour that feels effortless rather than performative once the summer crowds leave. And this winter, that magic is on full display at Ciro’s Cannes Beach at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, where the iconic Croisette address has transformed into a glittering holiday haven that blends Riviera elegance with a warm, wintertime glow. Cannes is the place to be this Christmas and New Year’s Eve!

Fifteen years ago, when A Street Hospitality first opened its doors, the goal wasn’t rapid expansion or splashy accolades. It was something far simpler, and, as it turns out, far harder to sustain: creating neighborhood restaurants where people genuinely feel at home.

As travelers know, peak-season Europe comes with its challenges. That is why I am rounding up my travel hacks to make it easier this year.

Armada Club brought its superyacht membership concept to life during Monaco Historique with vintage racing, insider access, and a cocktail party aboard Sans Regret.

At Hôtel Belles Rives in Juan-les-Pins, readers, writers, and literary travelers can check into the former seaside villa where Fitzgerald once lived.

The star-studded cast and creative team gathered at Lucia Cannes after the film’s Special Screening premiere for a Riviera soirée.

I checked into Raffles Boston for an indulgent stay filled with skyline views, thoughtful local details, and signature luxury.