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Valentine’s Day Getaway at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Plan a romantic getaway this year at the Mandarin Oriental. Across the world the hotel is celebrating the month of love with a variety of exciting packages. In Hong Kong indulge in the Celebration Retreat, a package that includes champagne, chocolate and a credit that can be used for a romantic rendez-vous at any of the hotel's restaurants or spas.
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Amari Hotel Opens in Buriram, Thailand
If you're in need of a quick getaway from Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has recently launched a new hotel within the city of Buriram, Thailand. Known as the "city of happiness", Buriram is located about 410 kilometers northeast of Bangkok. About a thousand years ago the area was under the Khmer Empire and many ruins are now found from that time. The largest stand on an extinct volcano in the Phanom Rung Historical Park.
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Live from Sundance: Oakley Learn to Ride with AOL
Since the age of three I’ve loved skiing, especially having grown up on the east coast. Not to out my age here, but when I was young…everyone skied. My cousins and I spent our weekends at my parents ski house, ruling Okemo in Vermont. One weekend we decided to rent snowboards; being used to […]
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In the Name of Love: IZEL’s Valentine’s Day Cocktails
With the yearly celebration of the day of love soon upon us, newly-opened Latin American restaurant and bar IZEL at the Conrad Hotel has devised a specialty drinks menu of Valentine's Cocktails. With names like 'Te Quiero', meaning "I love you" in Spanish, and 'Aphrodite's Punch', these creative drinks incorporate a range of influences from classic cocktails and cutting-edge contemporary drinks in honor of the day of love.
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Haute Event: Rolex Design District Grand Opening
The new Rolex store in the Design District opened last night with a snip of a ribbon and a pop of many champagne bottles as 250 VIP guests came to check out the new digs. Rolex President Stewart Wicht was on hand to celebrate. In an exclusive interview with Wicht, he said opening the store […]
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Chris Davenport, Sally Francklyn and Ryan Hudson Host 5 Point Film Festival
5Point Film’s annual festival is a weekend of inspirational adventure shorts and feature-length films that takes place in Carbondale during the spring. This Saturday, people can get a small dose of it at 5Point Film Aspen, an evening featuring samples of the films and special guests Chris Davenport, Sally Francklyn and Ryan Hudson. Big-mountain skier […]
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Assouline Celebrates Beverly Hills Centennial with Kelly Wearstler
Fashion queen Kelly Wearster hosted an event celebrating the Beverly Hills centennial at her flaghsip boutique on Wednesday. The event was a book signing for Nancie Clare and a celebration of her new Assouline tome “In The Spirit of Beverly Hills” 100th Anniversary Edition.
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The Waldorf Astoria Arrives on The Palm Jumeirah
Since opening with a bang in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, which is part of the Hilton Worldwide luxury brand, is set to open in another extravagant location - on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The hotel will be located on the East Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah and comprise 319 rooms with views over the Arabian Gulf.
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Haute 100 Update Miami: JR and Loren Ridinger To Host Market America World Conference 2014 In Miami
World-class entrepreneurs and celebrity guests alike will be present at the 2014 Market America World Conference this February 6-8 at Miami’s American Airlines Arena. JR and Loren Ridinger are hosting the conference again, along with daughter Amber Ridinger McLaughlin, who will present the recently launched DNA Miracles with husband Duane McLaughlin. Also on the schedule is LaLa Anthony, who will be speaking […]
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Countdown to Chinese New Year at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
A special feast in honor of the Chinese Year of the Horse will take place this year at Blue Jade in the Ritz-Carlton Dubai. The hotel's popular Pan-Asian restaurant will celebrate the Chinese New Year a delicious array of Chinese fare made by culinary masters from China.
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Van Gogh Museum Edition Makes Debut at the LA Art Show
The Van Gogh Museum Edition made its LA debut on Wednesday with the help of none other than Barbara Streisand. The Academy Award winner was on hand to meet Willem van Gogh, the great, great grandson of Theo van Gogh (Vincent’s brother) and advisor to the Van Gogh Museum board.
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A Legendary American Label: Halston Heritage Arrives in Dubai
Founded in the 60s, Roy Halston Frowick is known as one of the first creator's of luxury American fashion. He is famous for his innovation in millinery and his signature use of materials of jersey, cashmere and suede to reinvent traditional styles such as the jumpsuit and classic caftan. Known as the father of minimalism, Halston's paired-down silhouettes emphasize flow and movement through simple and elegant lines. His designs evoke a pivotal moment in American fashion - when decadence and nightlife-performance days of Studio 54 constantly intertwined. This legendary American brand will soon be opening its first store in the UAE in February.
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Free-Spirited: Cruciani’s Spring/Summer 14 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Colorful and carefree garments recalling the free-spirited nature of the sixties in Saint Tropez, Cruciani's Spring/Summer 14 collection emits the joie de vivre found during this special time.
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Sarah Jessica Parker To Curate New High-End Jewelry Venture
Sarah Jessica Parker is really ready to get back in the fashion game. Days after unveiling a sneak peak of her new shoe line, SJP, the 48-year-old actress has revealed her plans to serve as the curator of a luxury jewelry e-commerce venture called WeTheAdorned. The site will include exclusive pieces by top jewelry designers such as […]
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Detox and Cleanse at Balance Wellness
Feeling sluggish and unbalanced after endless holiday celebrations? Reign in 2014 with a detox and cleansing package aimed to rejuvenate the body. Balance Wellness offers a package including a hydrotherapy bath, Dead Sea salt scrub or mud wrap and a detox massage. Of particular note is the hydrotherapy bath comprising neem and herbal […]
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Haute Travel: Five-Star Golf in Puerto Rico
For this edition of Haute Travel we’ve teamed up with Turismo Puerto Rico and Trip Advisor. To celebrate Puerto Rico’s latest global campaign, we’re bringing you two exclusive videos showcasing some of the country’s most incredible attractions. Although Puerto Rico may be a small island, it boasts more than 270 miles of beautiful coastline, with […]
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