This week, our Haute Getaway is the quaint city of Healdsburg.  Affectionately known as the “Hollywood” of wine country, this upscale getaway is cozy, eclectic and chic all at the same time. A little-known fact for city dwellers: it’s just a hop, skip and a jump outside of San Francisco (about one hour and fifteen […]

A peek inside Joy Venturini Bianchi's evening at annual gala for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.

When I first heard that the Waldorf Astoria was opening in Ras Al Khaimah, I was in disbelief. Having grown up in Connecticut, the Waldorf Astoria name was so unmistakably linked to New York City that it was hard to imagine the hotel setting up a location in the midst of the UAE's desert landscape. It was especially hard to foresee its presence in Ras Al Khaimah, an emirate that has been evolving exponentially, but is still largely considered behind Abu Dhabi and Dubai in terms of high-end developments. The hotel has indeed arrived in Ras Al Khaimah and its new station has been the talk of many within the UAE. As my guest and I made our way through the barren desert to reach it, we continued to ponder just what was the lure of such a place for the Waldorf to add it to the list of its many prime international destinations.

"I Don’t Know How She Does It" is the title of one of her films, but it’s also a genuine thought you’re likely to have after meeting Sarah Jessica Parker. The fashionista of Sex and the City fame has come straight from a parent-teacher conference to discuss her current passion project, which, as fans of her footwear-obsessed SATC character Carrie Bradshaw will find quite fitting, is a line of shoes.

Pebble Beach Golf Links Most golf resort dwellers would agree that Pebble Beach Golf Links offers the crème de la crème of courses. With jaw-dropping views of the Carmel coastline, this stunning resort will play host to its sixth U.S. Open in 2019, which also happens to coincide with its 100th anniversary. Although no membership […]

Springtime is here and St. Helena is one haute destination! A perfect place for visitors to luxuriate and unwind - here is a snapshot of what's haute in St. Helena.

Chris Paul is the first to admit that he has a split personality. There’s CP3, the six-time NBA All-Star, double gold Olympic medal-holding athlete. Then there’s the less-often seen Christopher “Chris” Emmanuel Paul, philanthropist, luxury enthusiast, gadget geek and family man.

When the temperate drops to the single digits and bundling up in your winter gear feels like an Olympic sport, swap your snow boots for sandals and fly south for the winter—or at least for the weekend. Luckily, there are plenty of tropical hotspots within easy travel distance of New York City (no stressful connecting […]

HMF at The Breakers The Breakers’ founding father, Henry Morrison Flagler, is the namesake of this lounge, and rightly so. This glamorous retreat is an ode to the posh style and unapologetic decadence of golden era Palm Beach. With classic cocktails, an award-winning wine list and scrumptious dishes, HMF offers the best social drinking and […]

They say that New York City has it all: the best museums, stores, cuisine and entertainment in the world. Well, Abu Dhabi is definitely giving Manhattan a run for its money! With its pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle, pristine white beaches and spectacular sand dunes, the United Arab Emirates capital has become the hautest destination in the […]

WHERE TO WINE & DINE STONEHOUSE RESTAURANT 900 San Ysidro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 565-1724 The Stonehouse is located at the San Ysidro Ranch inside what was formerly a 19th century citrus packing house. The space is something out of another era with its wood-burning fireplace and (heated) stone flooring. You’ll enjoy regional […]

One thing you’d be surprised to learn about Kristin Davis is that she’s an excellent camper. This wouldn’t be such a shock if Davis wasn’t best known for playing “Sex and the City’s” resident Park Avenue Pollyanna, Charlotte York-Goldenblatt, a character whose idea of roughing it is swap her trademark flouncy skirts, cardigan sets and pearls for jeans and T-shirts. But unlike the reformed WASP she played both on television and on the silver screen, Davis herself has a much freer spirit.

Northern California has some of the hautest hotels in America. Whether you want to hit the slopes or take in a stunning coastal sunset, these are the best spots in the Bay Area and beyond to have the hautest staycation possible. Rosewood Sand Hill 2825 Sand Hill Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 561-1500 Every […]

ST. BARTHS STAY Eden Rock There’s only one place for a VIP to stay in St. Barths, and that’s the iconic Eden Rock – St Barths. For the ultimate holiday on the playground of the rich and famous, book yourself into the storied hotel’s Rockstar villa. The 16,000-square-foot space has been described as a hundred million dollar […]