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- From right: courtesy Francette, photo by Romain Fabry courtesy Xavier Desforges, photo by Pierre Lucet-Penato, courtesy Riviera FugaRead More
My City: Paris with Maison Caulières’s Xavier Desforges
“Parisian people love to be in Paris,” says Xavier Desforges, founder and owner of French beauty and wellness brand Maison Caulières. The company has earned a cult following, not least because it’s stocked in the spas and guest rooms of...
From left: Artwork at the new Capella Sydney hotel; exploring the Flinders Ranges at Arkaba; the famous Bondi Icebergs Pool at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth HarveyRead MoreJourney to the Land Down Under: Just Back From Australia
“We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the Australian continent and recognize their custodianship of culture and country for over 60,000 years. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.”
Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, New York City. Photo courtesy of Rosewood Hotel GroupRead MoreIndagare’s Most-Booked Hotels in New York City
New York City is getting ready for fall—and now is the perfect time to start planning a visit to the Big Apple. To help you find your perfect home base, we've rounded up the New York City luxury hotels that...
From left, courtesy: Il Pellicano, La Réserve Hotels, Rosewood Hotels & ResortsRead MoreIndagare’s Top-Booked Hotels: Fall 2023
Where in the world are Indagare members going next? A look at our most-booked hotels for fall 2023—which we’re loosely defining as between September 5, the day after Labor Day, and November 30—shows that this season, they’re heading on culture-rich...
Photos by Rose Allen and Kathryn Nathanson, ourtesy IndagareRead MoreExperts Weigh In: The Trends Driving Luxury Travel Now
At Beach Enclave in Turks in Caicos, a group of industry leaders gathered to discuss what’s next in the evolution of luxury travel.
Rianna Kounou and Nina Knaudt of RIANNA + NINA. Photo by Cristina Garcia LeeRead MoreIndagare Insiders: Summer Style with RIANNA + NINA
At Indagare, we're always on the hunt for stylish, soulful designers who create easy-to-pack pieces that bring a bit of color to our adventures around the world. One of our favorite such designers is RIANNA + NINA, a one-of-a-kind luxury...
Read MoreA Cheese Lover’s Ultimate Guide to Travel
Creamy camembert, crumbly parmesan, buttery manchego... there's a cheese out there for every foodie—and for every dish, be it a sweet dessert like kunefe or a savory and indulgent meal like fondue. And while some of the best cheeses might...
From left: Courtesy Indagare; Courtesy Montage Big Sky; Courtesy IndagareRead MoreHow to Plan a North American Ski Trip
Winter is always coming—at least, that’s the mindset I grew up with. And having skied forty-six mountains and averaged 40 ski days a year since age five, that means there is hardly a time of year when I’m not planning...
Photos by Paxton Zweifel, courtesy IndagareRead MoreHow To: Summer in Rome
Though the myth and majesty of Rome is magnetic year-round, the sometimes sweltering heat and humidity of Roman summers are not. But with school breaks dictating many family trips and high temperatures often lasting from June well into October, “summer”...
Left: Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Bannister's Wharf. Photo by Trey Ross, courtesy Indagare; Middle: Ala von Auersperg. Photo by Andrew Egan, courtesy Ala von Auersperg; Right: The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island. Photo by Trey Ross, courtesy IndagareRead MoreNewport Insider: Ala von Auersperg
Designer and philanthropist Ala von Auersperg grew up as Princess Annie-Laurie von Auersperg, and has spent time in Newport since she was 12 years old. Her love of fashion began as a child, visiting Paris and the couture houses with...
From left: Old Town in Aalborg; lobster and edible flowers in Lønstrup; exploring Råbjerg Mile, the migrating sand dune, outside of Skagen. Photos by Trey Ross, courtesy IndagareRead MoreTravel Spotlight: North Jutland, Denmark
Few places in the world feel like discovering your own little secret anymore. That’s what North Jutland, the northernmost region of Denmark, reveals itself to be. But, given our duty to be good travelers—these secrets are meant to be shared.
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection in Austin. Photo courtesy Auberge Resorts CollectionRead More19 Barbie Pink Hotels for a Glamorous Getaway—and What to Wear with Mytheresa
It's officially the summer of Pink—Barbie Pink, to be exact. The premiere of celebrated filmmaker Greta Gerwig's Barbie last Friday has quickly become one of this season's most culturally and economically impactful events. Starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll,...
Photos by Even Sung, courtesy Tatiana (left) and Adrian Gaut, courtesy Lincoln Center and Modellus Novus (right)Read MoreThe Best Theater District Restaurants in New York City for Pre- and Post-Broadway Dinners
In New York City, restaurants can be found around every corner, within five feet of each other and in even the smallest of spaces—which can make it extremely difficult to choose the right place. So we’ve gathered the best options...
From left: The rooftop pool at the R48 Hotel and Garden in Tel Aviv; sunset on the beach in Tel Aviv; olive branches in Galilee. Photos by Elizabeth HarveyRead MoreJust Back From: Summer Exploration in Tel Aviv, Israel
In the latest edition of Indagare Magazine, we asked members of the Indagare team about their favorite travel rituals. Like my colleague Peter Schlesinger, I always go for at least one long run, without consulting any maps, when I arrive...
Courtesy Son BunyolaRead MoreMallorca: Another Side of Paradise
With its mountain villages and vineyards, bohemian enclaves and a slew of stylish new hotels (hello, Richard Branson), the interior of this Mediterranean island is a European insider’s hideaway. Mark Ellwood uncovers its considerable charms.
Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs, ColoradoRead MoreOur Favorite U.S. Hotels with Private Cottages or Villas
Whether you're seeking peace and solitude or simply some extra space (for multi-generational family gatherings, small children, or the maintenance of your own morning regimen), our favorite hotels with standalone accommodations, from private cottages and bungalows to multi-level villas, offer...
From left: Galerie d'Art at Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris. Photo by Charlotte Chateau, courtesy Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris; head art concierge Julie Eugène. Photo by Guillaume Soularue, courtesy Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris; Exterior of Louis Vuitton Foundation. Photo by Jen Barr, courtesy IndagareRead MoreParis Art Insider: Le Royal Monceau’s Julie Eugène
Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris head art concierge Julie Eugène has what some might call a dream job: A morning might involve taking guests on a private tour of the Basquiat show at Louis Vuitton Foundation before the museum opens...
Photo by Ben Minges, courtesy Sarah Minges / IndagareRead MoreJust Back: Luang Prabang
This UNESCO protected old town on the Mekong River is filled with temples, cultural heritage and spirituality. It’s also home to Indagare Index Adored property, Amantaka. “The service at the resort was so genuine, and the spirituality and kindness touched...
Le Rooftop, The Peninsula Paris. Photo by Raphael Metivet, courtesy The Peninsula ParisRead MoreIndagare Recommends: The Best Rooftops in Paris
Rooftop gardens may date back to ancient times, but they seem to have been perfected in 21st century Paris. Perched above the mansard roofs, these oases in the City of Light often offer views over, well, even more mansard roofs,...
From left: Photo by Sydney Lapin, courtesy Indagare; Courtesy Perowne International; Photo by Sydney Lapin, courtesy IndagareRead MoreBehind The London Debut of Mirazur Chef Mauro Colagreco
Chef Mauro Colagreco, the culinary mastermind behind three Michelin-starred Mirazur in the French Riviera, is poised to make his mark on the London culinary scene this October. Foodies had best brace themselves, as he will be helming not one but...
Photo courtesy Canoe PlaceRead MoreInsiders’ Hamptons: Where to Go and What to Do This Summer
There is something timeless about summer in the Hamptons: bike rides through the countryside; long afternoons at the beach; seaside picnics; a stop at the farmers market or a farm stand for tomatoes and rhubarb pie; and cocktail hour followed...
Courtesy One&Only MandarinaRead MoreThe 36 Best Hotel Pools in the World
No matter how indulgent the hotel, whether it's perched above the jungles of Bali or nestled on the coast of the French Riviera, a quality pool can make all the difference. They're places to relax after a day exploring, or...
From left: photo by Claudia Campins Zuehlsdorff, courtesy Visit Palma; courtesy Jacinto Solivellas de Oleza; photo by Claire Gelalich, courtesy IndagareRead MoreA Local’s Mallorca: Jacinto Solivellas de Oleza’s Guide
Born in Palma, Mallorca, Jacinto Solivellas de Oleza can trace his roots here back to the 13th century, when his ancestors arrived with King James I of Aragon after the conquest of the island; it is nearly impossible to find...
Photo by Le Photographe du Dimanche, courtesy Le Bon GeorgesRead More27 Paris Restaurants That Stay Open in August
Though many restaurants in the French capital close for several weeks during the summer, there are still some great meals to be had. Here are your best restaurant options in Paris that are open in August. Be sure to still call...
Le Jardin de Russie restaurant overlooks the Stravinskij Bar and lush private gardens. Courtesy Hotel de RussieRead MoreWhen In Rome: Siesta, Shakerato, Spritz
Indagare's editorial director Annie Fitzsimmons pens a love letter to one of our favorite Rome properties, Hotel de Russie, and their shakerato (best enjoyed in the private garden).
Courtesy La CompagnieRead MoreWe Tried It: Flying All-Business Airline La Compagnie to Paris
With airports more crowded than ever this summer and travel to Europe forecasted to be up as much as 55 percent, according to Allianz Partners travel insurance estimates, flying in a premium cabin—and enjoying all the in-airport perks that come...
Read MoreJust Back From: Grindelwald, the Swiss Mountain Town We're Loving
Indagare’s Abby Sandman reports back on a visit to Grindelwald, one of the most picturesque corners of the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Alps.
Photos from left: Inside Casa Maria Luigia (by Federica Marchi); Lara Gilmore and Massimo Bottura (by Paolo Terzi); lasagna at Francescana at Casa Maria Luigia (by Marco Poderi)Read MoreExplore Modena, Italy with Chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore: Insider Interview
Covering the fertile hills that lie between the wetlands of the Veneto and Tuscany’s golden pastures, the region of Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy's most fascinating—especially for foodies and fans of Formula 1. As the birthplace of tortellini, Prosciutto and...
Josh and Katherine at Amanyara. Courtesy Josh Lauder / IndagareRead MorePostcard: A Babymoon at Amanyara, Turks & Caicos
Indagare travelers Josh and Katherine recently spent a few days at Amanyara in Turks & Caicos for their babymoon. Read below for highlights from their trip, including why they chose Amanyara in the first place, and what they loved about...
Courtesy Time + TideRead More22 Best Private Island Resorts to Escape to This Year
Hide away in your own overwater bungalow in the Maldives. Indulge in the elegance of a celebrity-owned villa in the Caribbean. Or reconnect with nature on a jungle island off Madagascar.... There’s an island for any traveler’s dream. And from...
Courtesy Sessions Art ClubsRead MoreLondon's Best New Restaurants
An array of global influences is on display across the Pond, ensuring the city’s food scene is alive and well. Plus, the reservation of the moment and more top tables to know now.
From left: Photos by Julia Hetta courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art; Iwan Baan courtesy AMNH; Pete Huggins, courtesy Sean Scully / Houghton HallRead MoreThe Culture Hit List: Top Museum Exhibitions & More for Summer 2023
Mario R. Mercado details your summer arts preview: what’s on at the world’s leading institutions—including the latest exhibitions and the newest museums—plus the top tickets worth traveling for.
Photo by Peter Schlesinger, courtesy IndagareRead MoreFlying The Seaplane Between New York and Boston: What to Know
Boston is only around 200 miles from New York City, and there is no shortage of options to get between the two (Amtrak’s Acela and Northeast Regional service, multiple direct flights every hour out of Laguardia, Newark and JFK; or...
Photos from left: courtesy Minaret Station Alpine Lodge; Huka Lodge; Farm at Cape KidnappersRead MoreIndagare Matchmaker: New Zealand’s Best Hotels
A trip to New Zealand is an epic 10/10: the world-class lodges, the food, the people, the landscapes—which range from mountains to woods to beach to farmland–and everything is stunning.
Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley in the bar of the Villa Igiea in Palermo.Read MoreMelissa's Sicily Highlights
In April, 2023, I hosted a very special journey to southeastern Sicily and Palermo. We explored UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Val di Noto, Ragusa and Siracusa, but we also met with some of the residents who are working...
Photo courtesy of Canoe Place in Hampton Bays, New York.Read MoreEast Coast Vacations: Easy Summer Escapes from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend
Fresh lobster rolls, colonial cottages, sea breezes at sunset: there is a certain magic about summer on the East Coast. Whether you prefer the beach or the country—or a mix of the two—the Northeast has it all for families, friends...
Courtesy AmanyaraRead MoreAman Junkie Diaries: The Indagare Community Tells All
With 34 properties across 20 countries, Aman Resorts is a veteran of the luxury travel world. And just as Star Trek has Trekkers and Taylor Swift has Swifties, Aman Resorts has its own brand of superfans dubbed “Aman Junkies.” We’ve...
Photos by Bridget McElroy, courtesy IndagareRead MoreJust Back From Istanbul
Indagare’s Bridget McElroy and several members of the Indagare team recently traveled to Istanbul and Cappadocia, where they took in the city’s glorious cultural sights, stayed at the brand-new Peninsula Istanbul right on the Bosphorus and experienced Cappadocia’s surreal volcanic...
Sunset at Canaves Epitome. Photo by Annie Fitzsimmons, courtesy IndagareRead MoreWhat's New on Santorini: Summer 2023 — Plus, Our Interview with Longtime Santorini Local Markos Chaidemenos
Of around 6,000 islands in Greece, 227 are inhabited—so, yes, there are less crowded islands to explore. In the 1950s, some 180,000 people in total visited Greece each year—today, Santorini has more than two million visitors a year.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreA (Very In-Depth) Report on Scotland: The Isle of Skye, the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh
Indagare’s Kathryn Nathanson just returned from a scouting trip to Scotland, visiting the Isle of Skye, the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh. Below, she tells us why you should think about visiting Scotland now, plus her favorite restaurants, shops and hotel...
Quinta da Regaleira. Photo by Sarah Miller, courtesy IndagareRead MoreThe Magic of Sintra: The Ultimate Three-Day Itinerary
With its fairy-tale castles and an alluring blend of Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance history, Sintra should be more than just a day trip from Lisbon. Indagare's Abby Sandman crafts the ultimate itinerary. Plus, experience a taste of of Sintra...
Photos by Eliza Harris, courtesy IndagreRead MoreJust Back from New Zealand
Indagare’s Eliza Harris reports on her recent trip to New Zealand, where she explored both the North and South islands, experiencing the country’s jaw-dropping natural beauty and warm hospitality.
Fabrics at Sivaslı İstanbul Yazmacısı, Madeline Weinrib at the Istanbul Biennale and the jewelry case at Mavi Kose (left to right). Photos courtesy Madeline WeinribRead MoreIstanbul Insider: Textile Designer Madeline Weinrib Reveals Her Top Spots
Textile designer and former painter Madeline Weinrib has always embraced authenticity, in her own aesthetic and in her approach to color, pattern, scale and techniques that “favor hand over machine and tradition to automation.” These choices are reflected in her...
Photos (from left) by Joaquín Cortés and Román Lores, courtesy Reina Sofia; courtesy CaixaForum Madrid; courtesy Prado Museum.Read MoreIndagare Madrid Museum Matchmaker: Plus, What's On for 2023
Spain’s capital draws in travelers from all over with its enormous parks, vibrant energy and mouthwatering tapas—what visitors will also find is easy access to some of the most celebrated works of art in the world. The Prado Museum, Reina...
Santorini, Greece; Marrakech, Courtesy La Mamounia; Patagonia, ChileRead MoreYour 2023 Travel Calendar: Where to Go and When to Book Your Trips
As we begin a new year, it’s time to start dreaming about where your travels will take you—whether it’s a romantic escape to the Italian coast, a family adventure at a luxury dude ranch or an African safari over the...
Photo by Tyson Sadlo, courtesy Belmond; Photo by Brechenmacher & Baumann, courtesy Le Sirenuse; Courtesy Il PellicanoRead MoreIndagare Matchmaker: Italian Beach Destinations
Italy’s eternal allure has beckoned travelers for centuries with its dramatic coastline and sophisticated isles. From charming, cliffside villages with dramatic sea views to islands brimming with untamed beauty and secluded coves, Italy plays host to some of the world’s...
Union Jacks fly above the entrance to Claridge's. Courtesy Claridge's.Read MoreDispatch from London: Melissa’s Spring 2023 Visit
Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley reports on her recent trip to England's capital, with insight on the newest happenings from bakeries and buzzy dinner spots to hotel updates and the coming Coronation fête.
Photo by Kial Church, courtesy IndagareRead MoreOur Team on The Best Destinations Without Crowds
In the past year, it’s felt that every season is “high season.” And while we’re all grateful to be traveling again, the throngs of people crowding our favorite cities, sites and hotels have stirred in many Indagare members a longing...
Dish at Saporium, courtesy Borgo Santo PietroRead MoreThe 31 Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the World
Around the world, both restaurateurs and their patrons are increasingly interested in knowing where their food comes from, leading to a veritable bumper crop of farm-to-table restaurants. And some places—pioneers in the industry—do this type of dining so well that...
Photos by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreMelissa's Camino de Santiago Learnings
Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley shares eight key insights she learned while on our recent Insider Journey along the Camino de Santiago.
Scenes from the Santiago de Camino pilgrimage. Photos by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreWalking the Camino: The Way of the Traveler
Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley shares her insights and inspiration discovered while walking the ancient Camino de Santiago trail on a recent Indagare Insider Journey.
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreMelissa's Zimbabwe Recap: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Rewilding Experience
In early June, seven adventurous Indagare members joined me on our first Impact trip to Zimbabwe. We chose Zim, as locals call it, for our first Impact Journey of 2023 because of the ground-breaking conservation work being done in the...
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