Travel and Living Le Barthelemy Hotel & Spa Wants You To Self Isolate In Style Le Barth Villa Rental As more and more international destinations begin opening back up to international travelers after the global travel ban in response to the coronavirus pandemic, planning a trip abroad can be a welcomed—albeit daunting—experience for avid travelers looking to get away while respecting ongoing World Health Organization guidelines—and for good reason. As […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Travel and Living St. Barths Reopens For Summer Travel While the European Union seems to be planning to bar American travelers from visiting the continent this summer, the island of St. Barths, the most glamorous of France’s Caribbean islands has just reopened its borders to all visitors. As of this week, the island is reachable from North America through San Juan, P.R. only, but the airport […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Travel and Living Travelers From These 9 States Must Self-Quarantine For 2 Weeks The Tri-State Area is cracking down on visitors from states where COVID-19 is spiking. Getty Today in a joint press conference, the governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut announced mandatory 14-day quarantines for out-of-state visitors from states with rising coronavirus infections. As the New York tri-state region recovers from the pandemic, other states […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business Employment How to Travel and Living A Digital Love Letter To The Bel Paese Il Pellicano Kate Martin Famed American photographer Slim Aarons may have been the first to immortalize the ineffable glamour of Il Pellicano, a luxurious hotel along the Tuscan Coast, back in the 60s. But Instagram has since propelled the heritage hotel and its sister properties, La Posta Vecchia and Mezzatorre, to digital stardom. It’s hard […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Art Music Travel and Living 10 Hotels With Unusual Architecture Take a ride in the figure-8 Ferris wheel. Star Tower at Studio City Macau When checking into a hotel, you’re usually focused on your room, the restaurants, the bar and the other interiors. But in many cases, the building itself is a work of art with memorable, one-of-a-kind architecture. Forbes Travel Guide gathered a list […] Written by imesocial June 19, 2020June 19, 2020
Travel and Living Master List Of Luxury Hotel Reopenings Return to the Amalfi Coast. Belmond Hotel Caruso COVID-19 abruptly halted a thriving travel industry, but business is starting to rebound. Luxury hotels all over the globe are working to reopen, albeit with adjustments to keep travelers safe. Whether you need to travel for business now or want to start planning your first post-quarantine […] Written by imesocial June 17, 2020June 17, 2020
Travel and Living Make This Hotel’s Mouthwatering Churros Whip up these delicious churros. Nobu Hotel Los Cabos At Nobu Hotel Los Cabos’ Pacific Restaurant, one of the guest favorites on the Mexican fusion menu is the churros. Made à la minute, the fried dough tubes offer a light, delicate bite to finish the meal. And the crispy pastry comes with rich chocolate and […] Written by imesocial June 12, 2020June 12, 2020
Travel and Living Not Ready To Return To The Gym? Try These Virtual Hotel Workouts Envision yourself doing yoga here. The American Club Whether you’re still sheltering in place or are squeamish about returning to a germ-laden gym, hotels are bringing workouts to you at home. Forbes Travel Guide found properties from Mauritius to Mexico that have adapted their exercise regimens to help you keep healthy during the quarantine. Choose […] Written by imesocial June 11, 2020June 11, 2020
Travel and Living 3 Grill Recipes From Top Chefs Roy Choi’s kalbi ribs Audrey Ma As the temperature climbs, so does the craving for barbecue. Forbes Travel Guide turned to three of Las Vegas’ best chefs to find some grill recipes that will sate every hankering. Try Korean barbecue with food-truck-pioneer-turned-successful-restaurateur Roy Choi’s succulent kalbi, go for classic barbecue with American comfort food master […] Written by imesocial June 5, 2020June 5, 2020
How to Travel and Living How To Make Your Bedroom Like A Five-Star Hotel Make your bedroom feel like a room at Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel. Rocco Forte Hotels Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, especially in the midst of a stressful quarantine. To find out how to transform ordinary sleeping quarters into a soothing retreat, we consulted the housekeeping team at Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte […] Written by imesocial May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Travel and Living Try These Unusual Delivery And Takeout Options Let The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong pack and set up your picnic. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong When you are tired of cooking and want to order in, resist the urge to call your standby spot. Restaurants all over the world are reimagining their takeout and delivery offerings and creating everything from a gourmet Netflix-binging kit to […] Written by imesocial May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Travel and Living Quarantine In Style At This Hotel-Like Miami Condo The Zaha Hadid-designed building stands out in Miami. One Thousand Museum If we could pick any place to quarantine, One Thousand Museum, a new hotel-like condo in downtown Miami, would be the lockdown living quarters of our dreams. And it’s not just because David and Victoria Beckham as well as Manchester United soccer star Paul […] Written by imesocial May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Travel and Living Upgrade Breakfast With These Easy Hotel Recipes Take breakfast tips from this Cape Cod hotel. Chatham Bars Inn If you consistently turn to the same cereal or oatmeal every morning, it’s time to spice up your routine. We consulted Jackie Murphy, chef and instructor at the cooking school at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, for some nourishing […] Written by imesocial May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Travel and Living 12 Hotel Live Cams To Spur Wanderlust Grand Velas Los Cabos Grand Velas Los Cabos To prevent yourself from going stir-crazy during quarantine, try a change of scenery. Luxury hotels all over the world have live cams showcasing their dreamy destinations. These livestreams let you escape to everywhere from the rocky coast of Maine to the secluded sands of the Maldives all […] Written by imesocial May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Travel and Living 27 Travel-Inspired Cocktails To Make At Home A good cocktail can transport you to another place. Sip a potent Sazerac and you will feel like you’re sitting in the handsome wood-filled bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Savor a tropical punch spiked with Appleton Estate rum and imagine yourself sprawled in a chaise lounge on a Jamaican beach. […] Written by imesocial May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
Travel and Living Listen To Hotel Playlists From Las Vegas To Lake Como Italy’s Grand Hotel Tremezzo Grand Hotel Tremezzo Hotels know how to create a mood. Step into a hotel lobby and you can feel a sense of place through the décor, lighting, scent and, of course, music. And when it comes to the latter, we don’t mean monotonous Muzak. Instead, you’ll hear relaxing island melodies in […] Written by imesocial May 7, 2020May 7, 2020
How to Travel and Living How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Quarantine Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos Resort Even stuck at home, you can still have a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration. Take your fiesta virtual with tips from some of Mexico’s top hotels. Forbes Travel Guide’s group of experts provided beyond-basic margarita recipes ranging from coconut to carrot, shared some mouthwatering local meals […] Written by imesocial May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Travel and Living Your Virtual Guide To Palm Beach The Breakers Palm Beach The Breakers Palm Beach Palm Beach and its surrounding sunny towns conjure up images of rustling palms, rolling waves and a riot of vivid Lilly Pulitzer hues. While you can’t visit the glamorous Florida destination and its 47 miles of Atlantic coastline just yet, you can transport yourself there with a […] Written by imesocial April 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Travel and Living 17 Stunning Hotel Zoom Backgrounds Wynn Las Vegas’ Atrium. Barbara Kraft Even though you can’t check into most luxury hotels right now, you can use them as beautiful backdrops for your next Zoom meeting. Hold your next call from a lavish presidential suite in Beverly Hills, a pool with vineyard-dotted hills in Napa or a breathtaking beach in Mexico’s Riviera […] Written by imesocial April 29, 2020April 29, 2020
Travel and Living 12 Wine Experts Suggest What To Drink During Quarantine Rosé at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil Auberge du Soleil As we stay cooped up during the pandemic, we are increasingly turning to drinks. Online alcohol sales increased 387 percent for the week ending April 11, according to Nielsen. We can’t dispute that a glass of great wine delivers a dose of comfort, but […] Written by imesocial April 28, 2020April 28, 2020
How to Travel and Living How To Make Marea’s Spring Pasta Dish Rigatoni with seppia, shrimp, peas and pecorino fonduta Marea You can pick up Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Marea’s mouthwatering Italian seafood fare from the New York City restaurant at the base of Central Park. But ambitious home cooks — or those eager to change up their meals — can make the newest pasta dish on […] Written by imesocial April 28, 2020April 28, 2020
Travel and Living Travel Virtually To Spain’s Catalunya Region For Sant Jordi’s Holiday And Three-Day World Book Festival In years past, throngs of visitors traveled to Barcelona and its surrounding region of Catalunya (Catalonia) to experience Sant Jordi’s Festival, a combined celebration of love and literature. While the actual celebration has been postponed to July 23 due to the global pandemic, local residents and institutions are banding together to commemorate the April 23 […] Written by imesocial April 23, 2020April 23, 2020
Travel and Living The Top Hotel Getaway Gift Cards Coquillade Village Coquillade Village The best thing you can do for a quarantine-trapped mom for Mother’s Day is to send her on a peaceful getaway after travel restrictions ease up. Whether you want to gift someone struggling in isolation or juggling homeschooling and work, a future hotel escape will give her something to look forward […] Written by imesocial April 21, 2020April 21, 2020
How to Travel and Living How To Make A San Francisco-Style Breakfast Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and Pannier’s breakfast Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco During Chef Fest at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii’s Big Island in November, we attended a beach cookout and sampled a number of island-influenced bites, like local boar in a tangy, herbal salad, as well as grilled Keahole lobster with lemongrass […] Written by imesocial April 16, 2020April 16, 2020
How to Travel and Living How To Make Poke At Home Like A Top Chef Make some ahi poke. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Even though you can’t travel to Hawaii’s untamed Big Island during the coronavirus quarantine, you still can get a taste of the tropical paradise. To help you savor the flavors of the largest island in the archipelago, we turned to Thomas Bellec, executive chef of Forbes Travel […] Written by imesocial April 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Travel and Living Planning Your Paris Dining Tour While Socially Distancing Former chef and current bon vivant John Foy gets around Paris on his yearly dining tours by bike. … [+] Right: the kitchen of Lazare. John Foy, The Wine Odyessy by Lana Bortolot and John Foy Since much of the world is sheltering in place, April in Paris is (we imagine) empty or a memory […] Written by imesocial April 14, 2020April 14, 2020
Travel and Living CDC Extends No Sail Order For Cruise Ships Cruise ship docked at the port of Long Beach, California on April 11, 2020 AFP via Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships carrying more than 250 passengers in waters over which the United States has jurisdiction. “We are working with […] Written by imesocial April 11, 2020April 11, 2020
How to Travel and Living 16 Top Spas Offer Tips To Help You Relax At Home Hualalai Spa Four Seasons Resort Hualalai As most of us hunker down for a longer self-quarantine amid COVID-19, the onslaught of stress, anxiety and listlessness mounts. “In these uncertain times, we must find ways to connect with our inner selves and create little sanctuaries within our spaces, both of which can help put the mind […] Written by imesocial April 5, 2020April 5, 2020