Located on a quiet street in the eighth arrondissement, a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris has long been a magnet for artists, musicians, actors, and cultural figures. Since opening in 1928, guests have included Walt Disney, General Eisenhower, Madonna, and Ray Charles, who lends … Continue Reading

Perched on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica is more than just a hotel – it is a palimpsest of the golden age of Hollywood glamour and a modern sanctuary for those looking to escape the relentless pace of modern life. This ten-storied hotel, with its sprawling bungalows and … Continue Reading

On the Right Bank, overlooking the Seine and Pont-Neuf, Cheval Blanc Paris occupies one of the most quietly commanding positions in the city. The hotel is set within La Samaritaine, the historic department store first redesigned in 1928 by Henri Sauvage, now restored through a major redevelopment led by LVMH. Opened in 2021, the property marks … Continue Reading

J.K. Place Paris gives you the feeling that you are stepping into a private Left Bank residence before you have even reached the lobby. Set on Rue de Lille in the seventh arrondissement, close to the Musée d’Orsay, the Seine, and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the hotel sits behind an iron and glass gate, with a marble walkway … Continue Reading

There are beach resorts – and then there is The Boca Raton Beach Club. Located on a pristine half-mile of private shoreline in Palm Beach County, this legendary destination just raised the bar on coastal luxury with a $130 million transformation that redefines what a beachfront escape can be. I recently returned to the Beach … Continue Reading

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 28, Hamptons Social celebrated the launch of its July issue with a summer cover party at Baker House 1650 in East Hampton. Hamptons Social founder and editor-in-chief Lizabeth Zindel Wells and executive editor Erika Katz hosted the afternoon with Antonella Bertello, owner of Baker House 1650, bringing together friends of the magazine, … Continue Reading