From the Parisian birthplace of the mimosa to velvet-lined speakeasies and every dirty martini in between, these watering holes are more than a lobby landmark; they’re home to destination-worthy drinks and vibes.

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Maison Métier

Nine Mile Point

Hotel Le Grand Mazarin

This area is known for being home to a large LGBTQ+ community and hosting a diverse mix of independent art galleries and specialist stores nestled between aristocratic mansions.

The leafy Marais district, in the 4th arrondissement (just across the river from Notre Dame), is a fairly peaceful part of the city, all cobblestone alleys and courtyards and tree-flanked streets. This is a shopping sweet spot and is home to a 17th-century market Marché des Enfants Rouge.

Gay bars rub shoulders with Renaissance mansions and Jewish dining establishments in the Marais, a warren of narrow streets known for their breathtaking architecture and buzzy vibe.

Le Marais

Ritz Paris

This district is home to the world-famous Louvre museum and the Jardin des Tuileries, as well as hotels and restaurants brimming with over-the-top luxury.

Situated just west of the imposing Louvre Museum and former palace, the lush formal garden in central Paris known as the Jardin des Tuileries is part of the same-- originally royal-- complex…It's a UNESCO World Heritage site, part of the historic stretch alongside the Seine riverbanks of Paris to be named as precious cultural and historical territory.

It's a well-known fact that the French like their fashion, and a stroll along rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement is almost guaranteed to make you style-obsessed, too. Whether you're indulging in window shopping at Hermés, giving your wallet a workout at Goyard, or simply watching the parade from a sidewalk table at Le Castiglione, this neighborhood is très à la mode.

Louvre

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection

Aspen

These hotels stand out for value, hospitality, and/or design but are generally under the radar.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

Midtown is having a renaissance right about now...this slice of NYC is a veritable playground for adult fun... You may even be surprised at the pockets of calm you can unearth amidst these skyscrapers, and the unsuspecting residential streets with A+ dining gems.

...the neighborhood is...home to New York landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the headquarters of the United Nations, Rockefeller Center and Times Square.

At the very heart of Manhattan lies the land of historic hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and an abundance of riches. After a brief blimp due to the pandemic, the Old World glamour of Midtown is back thanks to a flurry of new openings. With plenty of new things to discover around every corner, there are tons of reasons why this iconic neighborhood has not lost its luster.

Midtown Manhattan

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The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

Live the life of a true Manhattanite while strolling through the upscale Upper East Side for the day. This New York neighborhood is home to the world-famous Museum Mile, as well as a hodgepodge of retro eateries, brownstone apartment blocks and auction houses.

Known for being upscale, picturesque and dare we say a bit posh, the Upper East Side is undoubtedly one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods. 

Upper East Side

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Florence

Alvear Palace Hotel

Buenos Aires

The Spectator Hotel

The French Quarter is a classic stop for Charleston first-timers; Charleston City Market, the Gibbes Museum of Art, and the South Carolina Historical Society are all in the area.

While this is an area where many of Charleston’s iconic sites are located — Rainbow Row, the Battery, the infamous Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon — there are plenty of hidden delights to be found while wandering down the cobblestone alleys as well. Significant events of the American Revolution took place here...

Charleston City Market...Built in the early 1800s, this former meat/seafood/vegetable market is now a destination for local crafts, souvenirs and food...You’ll find a wealth of certified locally-made goods, gifts, and foods...From April-December, the Night Market on Friday and Saturday nights features live entertainment alongside vendors.