First there’s the honeymoon….then comes the babymoon. Usually taken in the second trimester, this last hurrah before the baby arrives is supposed to be the pinnacle of relaxation and luxury. I was already sporting a nice round belly so a long, uncomfortable flight was out of the question and my doctor recommended we stay in <... >

Ever wonder why Paris is the number one travel destination for people from all parts of the globe? It’s the hoods, baby…the neighborhoods. Called arrondisements (districts), each one has a unique flavor and style all its own, and there’s one for every personality. My most recent trip to Paris focused on La Rive Gauche (aka <... >

Your fantasy is finally coming true. Not only have you made it to Nafplio, a romantic Venetian town on the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece, but now the hot bartender at the Palamidi Café is giving you eyes over ouzo cocktails. He whispers something and slides a napkin over. It’s a request for a date, but <... >

I had the pleasure of staying at the Helmsley Park Lane this summer, and my visit was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The staff is friendly, courteous and always helpful, the rooms are nicely appointed and feature modern amenities for those who need them – i.e., wired and wireless Internet connection <... >

You may not know the name Gaby Aghion, but we’re sure you’re familiar with Chloé, her fashion label that practically invented pret-a-porter fashion. Before Aghion moved to Paris and began Chloé in 1952 (gaining fans like Jackie O., Brigitte Bardot and Kate Moss), she lived in the stunning, historically charged Mediterranean city of Alexandria, Egypt. <... >

For our summer double issue, we wanted to dedicate a product roundup to the one item that can truly make or destroy your vacation – the shoe. The last thing you want to be doing after shelling out thousands of dollars to explore, dine and shop in a land far away from home is be <... >

Whenever I’m in the midst of making vacation plans, I find that there’s always a catch: too hot, too cold, not enough to do, too much to do, too expensive, alarmingly inexpensive, too kid-friendly, too senior citizen friendly, too spring break-y, too scary not knowing the language, I’ll starve, I’ll come back 20 pounds heavier, <... >

Terminal – the word just oozes demise and bleakness. We’re not sure whose idea it was to name these sections of the airport, but they sure weren’t a marketing genius. Luckily, airports themselves have been getting savvier and are transforming these forsaken areas into bustling lifestyle hubs, where anything you can do on the outside <... >

It’s easy to see the impact the beauty of the world has had on Sue Devitt’s world of beauty. You might pucker up with her mini mocha lip gloss, Costa del Sol; smooth on a chartreuse green eyeshadow named Prague or line a lid with Zaire, a shimmering plum eye pencil. While the whole earth <... >

You’ve sealed the deal with an “I do” and are off to celebrate your first nights of wedded bliss. Chances are your fantasies don’t include a Holiday Inn or a Ramada (those romps all ended at the altar, sweetie). Now you’re thinking sexy, sultry locations – and we don’t think you necessarily have to head <... >

Sometimes it seems the hardest part of traveling isn’t jet lag, delayed flights, hotel arrangements or finding your way – it’s making the damn zipper on your suitcase close. And as we’re sure you’ve found out, every little bit counts in bulging luggage. So let’s start with your makeup bag and some of your favorite <... >

They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but women are just as wooed by a lovingly prepared meal. Unfortunately, both sexes are relying on to-go orders and pre-fab dinners to serve up some fast, cheap love these days. If you do it together, making a meal can be an <... >

Hammam treatments are popping up in the unlikeliest of places, like New York and Las Vegas. (Who knew Sin City wanted to clean up its act?) The truth is this method of purification has roots in the countries of Turkey and Morocco, where the bathing rituals have been carefully performed for centuries in special bathhouses. <... >

When it comes to travel, we wholeheartedly support anything that makes it easier and more comfortable. After all, you don’t need more stress after a delayed flight (if you even make it onto the plane these days) while dealing with the ensuing jetlag or airborne illness. Here’s the May roundup of products that will make <... >

You’ve been wanting to “sail away, sail away, sail away,” since Enya’s 1988 hit, “Orinoco Flow” rocked the new age charts. Now you’ve got the chance, and it’s a lot more feasible than traveling to the shores of Tripoli. Instead, head to the shores of Orcas Island, part of Washington State’s gorgeous San Juan Islands <... >

Which came first, glamour or the Ginza? It was 1872 when the Shiseido Pharmacy opened up in Tokyo’s storied Ginza district and modeled itself after a western style apothecary. Founder Arinobu Fukuhara was keen on forward-looking ventures – after visiting the States, he adopted an American drugstore-esque soda fountain and also introduced an unusual commodity <... >

They say you are who you associate with. So, if you vacation where the Versace’s grew up, will it make you more talented – by association? Hard to say. Just imagine little Donatella and Gianni playing along the 124 miles of Mediterranean coastline that was their childhood home. We’re are not all so lucky, I <... >

It’s great that you booked that last minute deal on Expedia, and tomorrow you’re flying off to Kathmandu. We know you’re in a rush, but thought you’d be keen to avoid a few beauty bummers on your trip. Read on and toss these staples in your bag so your vacation pictures don’t scream that you <... >

Karen Neuburger is known for her outrageously cozy and comfy pajamas, socks, bathrobes and slippers, but perhaps she’s even softer than we thought. Neuburger’s lifestyle brand has put together a women’s only travel package at the Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA from April 10-13, and pledged to donate $150 per package booked to the Breast <... >

The real estate prices are as high there as they are in Manhattan and for good reason. San Francisco is the perfect holiday destination for those of us city folk who only want the countryside if there’s great wine and some spa treatments to go with it. With its year-round gorgeous weather and the ‘best <... >