Presented by Micky and Madeleine Arison, Destination Fashion is returning to Bal Harbour on November 10. Benefiting The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the event brings together elements of style and entertainment for a good cause.

Held in Kuala Lumpur on October 13, the 2012 World Luxury Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony paid tribute to more than 1000 hotels, resorts, private islands and lodges and Kallima Spa at London Syon Park was awarded the coveted best Luxury Spa Hotel award.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers are slowly beginning to experience some resemblance of normalcy as power sporadically gets restored and a massive crane in front of luxury building One57 gets secured, allowing residents in the area to safely return to their homes.

Renowned Miami eatery Barton G. The Restaurant is heading to Los Angeles for an opening at the beginning of 2013.

Rustic Canyon chef Evan Funke will be opening Bucato restaurant in Culver City mid-December. Located in the Helms Bakery complex, the 100-seat restaurant will offer handmade pastas, fresh sourdough bread and wood-roast fish among other items.

New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez was spotted viewing homes in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend Torrie Wilson last week, including a 2,566-square-foot home priced at $3,195 million on the Sunset Strip.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Walt Disney Co and Viacom Inc has announced they will donate a total of $3 million to help with the relief effort.

Jodie Foster will receive the 2013 Cecil B. Demille award for lifetime achievement during the upcoming Golden Globe awards.

Just in time for the start of the new NBA season, a chic spot to socialize in the American Airlines Area in Miami has opened its doors. The Hyde Lounge opened the same night as the Heat’s first game, which they won against the Boston Celtics.