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If traversing the canals with a be-striped gondolier sounds unbearably touristy, stick to the sidewalks and spectacular ...
04/10/2019

If traversing the canals with a be-striped gondolier sounds unbearably touristy, stick to the sidewalks and spectacular arched bridges to get your fill of this truly unique, wildly romantic floating city.

Geology lovers and avid Instagrammers alike will be drawn to the otherworldly hues of the "Rainbow Mountains." The color...
21/09/2019

Geology lovers and avid Instagrammers alike will be drawn to the otherworldly hues of the "Rainbow Mountains." The colors were formed by the layering of sedimentary mineral deposits over millions of years, but it's hard to look at the flowing reds, yellows, and oranges and not feel like you're witnessing magic.

There are so many amazing places around the globe to see, we couldn't possibly include them all in just one list. But, t...
20/09/2019

There are so many amazing places around the globe to see, we couldn't possibly include them all in just one list. But, these breathtaking destinations are definitely worth bumping to the top of your travel bucket list–whether you're looking to relax on a beach, get off the grid or explore a city.

I love watching The Island With Bear Grylls. And it’s not just the glittering turquoise waters, dazzling white sand and ...
17/09/2019

I love watching The Island With Bear Grylls. And it’s not just the glittering turquoise waters, dazzling white sand and swaying palm trees that appeal – I’d love to experience that complete disconnection from the outside world and lack of all-consuming Wi-Fi (the bitching, hunger, heatstroke, and mozzie bites? Not so much.)

Winter is coming, autumn is here and summer is long gone. It’ll soon be a case of going to work in the dark, coming home...
16/09/2019

Winter is coming, autumn is here and summer is long gone. It’ll soon be a case of going to work in the dark, coming home in the dark, and layering as much as you can to shield yourself from the chill. Luckily, there are some delightful winter coats out there to keep us warm as the temperatures drop.

Today’s hype-fueled fashion landscape yields a mountain of fresh menswear drops every month. Which is why every issue of...
15/09/2019

Today’s hype-fueled fashion landscape yields a mountain of fresh menswear drops every month. Which is why every issue of GQ now includes a guide to the best of the best new gear as it hits stores. May brings a Rimowa's worth of Diamond Medallion–status travel necessities, starting with a limited-edition ombré Rimowa designed by L.A. artist Alex Israel. There’s also a just-released Rolex GMT-Master II, the Crown’s latest globetrotting wristwatch that’s got a waitlist longer than JFK’s security line. And there’s a grip of super-versatile fashion by Z Zegna, Michael Kors, and Stella McCartney that’ll take you from TSA to the tarmac to the taxi line. Come shop with us.

I’m not sure whether it’s exciting or dispiriting that I can remember traveling with Trans World Airlines, known colloqu...
14/09/2019

I’m not sure whether it’s exciting or dispiriting that I can remember traveling with Trans World Airlines, known colloquially as “TWA,” which filed for bankruptcy in 2001. Maybe it’s both. I’m getting old.

We all dream of dropping off the map. Here’s a place you can actually do that: the wonderfully isolated region of Patago...
13/09/2019

We all dream of dropping off the map. Here’s a place you can actually do that: the wonderfully isolated region of Patagonia. Awasi is the southernmost Relais & Chateaux in the world. The main attraction is the setting itself, and the 14 private villas are located between the Torres del Paine Mountain Range, the Patagonian Steppe, and Lake Sarmiento (all littered with guanacos, puma, and condors). The minimal footprint of the hotel on the grounds makes it all the more epic. Take your own private guide and 4WD vehicle for some serious exploration. Then head back for a raging fire and hot tub.

The Belmond Grand Hotel was the city’s first luxury hotel to open back in 1875. The Presidential Suite was unveiled in 2...
12/09/2019

The Belmond Grand Hotel was the city’s first luxury hotel to open back in 1875. The Presidential Suite was unveiled in 2014. So while the hotel is neo-baroque, the suite itself caters to the more avant-garde. Nevertheless, you’ll get lost in heavy furs, grand pianos, dinner parties with caviar, and secret doors. No joke, there is a secret bookcase door between the library and master bedroom. If you’re going to do Russia, you might as well go all in on imperial grandeur.

The Royal Mansour is a place to escape. They refer to the four-bedroom Grand Riad as a “hotel within a hotel.” The accom...
11/09/2019

The Royal Mansour is a place to escape. They refer to the four-bedroom Grand Riad as a “hotel within a hotel.” The accommodations are ridiculous enough to fully list: 19,375 square feet, a private library, two swimming pools, a cinema, hammam, gym, multiple dining and living rooms, and a glass-enclosed split-level terrace with a retractable roof. It also smells like fresh jasmine everywhere. And if you get lost (or go dizzy by looking at your nightly room charge), you have your own chef, watchman, housekeepers, and butlers to help you out.

Many of Paris’s grand hotels can be a little uptight. If you want to maintain a bit more levity—while maintaining your t...
05/09/2019

Many of Paris’s grand hotels can be a little uptight. If you want to maintain a bit more levity—while maintaining your top-notch taste—stay at Le Bristol. In the heart of the 8th arrondissement, the palace has been an institution since 1925, and has skillfully been updated over the past century. The Suite Paris, in particular, is one large live-in masterpiece, like a trip inside pop artist Bertrand Lavier’s mind. It’s both Walt Disney and Louis XVI. We won’t fault you for liking either. Here's how to have both at once.

The late Alberto Pinto’s renovation is very English. The hotel, nestled between Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace in Mayfa...
31/08/2019

The late Alberto Pinto’s renovation is very English. The hotel, nestled between Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace in Mayfair, incorporates a vast array of made-in-Britain brands. Pinto and his Paris-based firm achieved something artistic and extravagant—but private, calming, even feminine. No two spaces are alike, and more importantly, none is public. The hotel has a variety of fun ornamental birds, and four-legged pets of your own will be treated like guests. The Buckingham suite can be your own little monastery, swathed in Roja Parfums.

While Aman properties have become the darlings of a younger jet-setting class, this property is a wonderfully different ...
29/08/2019

While Aman properties have become the darlings of a younger jet-setting class, this property is a wonderfully different beast. It’s its own island. There’s a bridge to the mainland, but no one is ever sure whether they want (or need) to cross it. It was once a whole town, so you’ll probably be sleeping in a medieval bakery or church. Lying on Montenegro’s coastline on the Adriatic Sea, Sveti Stefan is a boat ride away from ancient towns and UNESCO-protected sites. (Price upon request)

The most important aspect of Ballyfin is that it has been restored “to period” and the current owners went around to auc...
27/08/2019

The most important aspect of Ballyfin is that it has been restored “to period” and the current owners went around to auctions and bought up furniture, silverware, and anything else they could find that was owned by the family that originally built the house back in the 1820s. So if you are the kind of person who dreams of researching Chinese Chippendale furniture on 1stdibs, or talks about your great-great-great-grandparents, this is the place for you. They’ve even got falconry. And with 614 acres of gardens, you should try to get out of the room at least once and have yourself a stroll. With a falcon.

In a city full of high-end hotels, it’s hard to really impress anyone. There are storied institutions like the Plaza, Ri...
26/08/2019

In a city full of high-end hotels, it’s hard to really impress anyone. There are storied institutions like the Plaza, Ritz, St. Regis, and Carlyle, or the more recently opened laps of luxury like The Beekman or 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. But when The Mark Hotel opened their penthouse back in 2015, even unflappable New Yorkers were at least a little gobsmacked. It was designed by the preeminent Jacques Grange. And, taking up roughly 10,000 square feet, it’s currently the largest suite in the States, with a quarter of that real estate given over to a rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park and the Met.

When the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas collaborated with Damien Hirst on a $100,000-a-night “Empathy Suite” earlier this year...
24/08/2019

When the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas collaborated with Damien Hirst on a $100,000-a-night “Empathy Suite” earlier this year, heads turned, eyes rolled, and a few 1% bank accounts got infinitesimally smaller. Which begs the question: If you're splurging, why not really splurge and get yourself a sheik-friendly suite? Or a $7,000-a-night berth on a superluxe locomotive? If you're going to spend it, here are some of the better pricey hotel offerings out there.

GQ Insider Gary Williams () is generally more of a city guy. But this past September he heard the call of the wild and h...
15/08/2019

GQ Insider Gary Williams () is generally more of a city guy. But this past September he heard the call of the wild and heeded it, heading north of the border for a stylish jaunt into the Canadian Rockies. His destination? Fernie, British Columbia, an underappreciated mountain town that’s a 3.5-hour drive from Calgary. Here’s a rundown of how he hiked, paddled, got sidetracked by the crazy scenery—and managed to look sharp while doing all of it. Take this itinerary (and the style cues) as inspiration.

Jordan Slotopolsky works out five days a week. “Fitness is a constant for me. I need a good sweat every morning to clear...
15/08/2019

Jordan Slotopolsky works out five days a week. “Fitness is a constant for me. I need a good sweat every morning to clear my head and feel good,” explains the New York–based hospitality consultant. And while Slotopolsky appreciates time off, “I just can’t dedicate a whole vacation to R&R—I need to be challenged.”

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