Travel

Bright lights, pops of color and elements of avant-garde fantasy were just a few of the surprises that awaited guests as they walked down the red carpet at the SFMOMA Modern Ball.

Last week, author and developer Jorge Perez and gallerist Gary Nader announced their newest collaboration, which is sure to dramatically enrich Miami’s art scene. The Allen Morris Company partnered with The Related Group, founded by Mr. Perez, to move Fernando Botero’s monumental bronze masterpiece, “Male Torso” to the SLS Lux Hotel and Residences. The 10-foot […]

In the heart of Silicon Valley lies a cozy hideaway where millionaires and billionaires play. Here are our recommendations on the hautest places for a weekend staycation in Saratoga.

Pele—The King of Football—partied with an elite crowd at a Brazilian-themed bash fêting “Hublot Loves Football”

  Pulling up to Haute Living magazine’s annual Haute 100 event at the Pérez Art Museum Miami is quite the experience. You are greeted by two shiny new Lamborghinis, a black Aventador coupe and a green Aventador roadster from Brett David’s Prestige Imports.  Once you ascend the museum’s steps and enter, a flock of waiters are eager to […]

Though Mexican vacations often conjure images of foam parties and girls gone wild, there’s a new haute spot south of the border called Riviera Nayarit that will change the way you look at the country forever. Chockfull of authentic beach towns, luxury accommodations and five-star amenities, this 192-mile stretch of paradise along the Pacific coastline […]

Haute Fitness: New York's Top Outdoor Workouts

Spring fashion was in full swing at the Fairmont Hotel's Grand Ballroom when Neiman Marcus presented a stunning fashion show to benefit the San Francisco Ballet.

“This should be the first commandment: Don’t fuck with nature,” declares Robert De Niro. It is a rainy April evening in Manhattan and the 70-year-old actor, director and producer is at Tribeca’s Three Sixty° celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mohonk Preserve, New York state’s largest non-profit nature sanctuary. “Mohonk Preserve is a shining example […]

The Inn on Fifth The Inn On Fifth recently underwent an expansive renovation project to further live up to its name as Naples’ premiere hotel. The new 32 Club Level Suites offer amazing accommodations with large floorplans, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, evening drinks, and appetizers for customers used to the best of the best. The […]

Wine country certainly knows how to do luxury in an earth-friendly way. Here are our top five Napa Valley hotels for a luxurious, eco-chic vacation.

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.