Michelle Gross is a Beaufort, South Carolina-based multimedia travel journalist, photographer, and editor by way of New York City. You can follow her travels on Instagram @pinktravelproject or read her travel newsletter, The Beau Yorker, on Substack.
Tokyo’s Newest Neighborhood Is a $4 Billion Mini City—Here’s Everything We Know
Somewhere between Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills in central Tokyo, there exists what we’re pretty sure is one of the last, and possibly only, Tony Roma-Hard Rock Cafe combo-restaurants left on earth. Just down the road is something far less retro: Azabudai Hills.
More than 30 years and roughly $4 billion in the making, Azabudai Hills is a compact cluster of three vertically integrated high-rise and low-rise buildings punctuated by green spaces. It’s a new, only-in-Japan city-with-in a cit...
One of Cali’s best inns reopens following $100M flip
High drama and neighborhood squabbles are part and parcel of living in a HOA community, and the San Diego County village of Rancho Santa Fe is no exception.
One of Southern California’s most exclusive ZIP codes, the drama unfolded like the plot of an old Hollywood classic after Montecito-based developer and designer to the stars Steve Hermann purchased the town’s most prized asset, the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (from $785 per night), for a reported $43 Million in 2022.
Just one year later, he fl...
This 17th-Century Party Palace Has Been Transformed Into the Netherlands’s Newest Luxury Hotel
Walking through the Baroque terraced gardens of Château Neercanne, Camille Oostwegel Jr. pauses in front of a medieval fountain.
“We are standing in the very heart of Europe,” Oostwegel Sr. says of the Roman site where Julius Caesar and 6,500 soldiers battled. “There are many stories, so much history all around us, and still so much to be discovered.”
Nestled along the southeast corner of the Netherlands near the Belgian border, the Oostwegel family, collectors of stories and historic houses,...
The Perfect 3-Day Charleston Itinerary
Pressed for time in Charleston? Here's your ultimate list of must-sees and dos in a perfect three-day itinerary.
When it comes to popular destinations, Charleston’s hundreds of years of history, art, and architecture, coupled with an iconic culinary scene has transformed this Southern city into one of the most desirable year-round locales. There’s a lot of ground to cover and no shortage of things to do, and if you’re looking for the perfect three-day itinerary, we’ve got you covered.
Soak up...
This Company Is Hosting The First Michelin-Starred Meal In Space
For the sky-high price of $495,000 per-passenger, this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be out of this world.
How far are you willing to travel for a really great meal?
How about 100,000 feet above sea level on a six-hour stratospheric adventure that will take you to the edge of space and back?
In an announcement made by luxury space travel operator SpaceVIP on Friday, the mission-based expedition company said they’re teaming up with acclaimed chef Rasmus Munk and are offering six intrepid ...
The 10 Best Day Trips From Charleston
Believe it or not, Charleston can be a gateway to some equally fabulous Southern cities.
Drive just a few miles in any direction outside of Charleston, and you’ll be greeted by scenic Lowcountry marshes, beautiful beaches, and charming small towns dripping in Spanish moss at every turn. If you have some extra time on your hands, or if you’re eager to experience what it is Charlestonians love so much about this beautiful part of the country, here are ten of the best day trip ideas, from travel...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Inside Nevada’s New $3.7bn Mega Resort
After 23 years and $3.7bn, Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened in December and is already making a name for itself as one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings.
As far as legendary hotels go, when Fontainebleau Miami Beach first opened its glamorous mid-century modern doors in 1954, it was, by and large, the most luxurious resort the US had ever seen.
Beloved by a long roster of celebrities and musicians including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland, the hotel soon became known as...
Hotels Across Japan Are Gearing Up For Cherry Blossom Season
As fleeting as they are beautiful, sakura season is upon us. Here’s what hotels across Japan are doing to rise to the occasion.
The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us.
In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last month, revealing a slightly earlier-than-expected arrival of the country’s beloved blooms.
In 2023, sakura season brought the highest number of travelers since the coun...
Fodor's Five: Top Things to Know Before Traveling to Charleston
Southern hospitality is a way of life in the Lowcountry and something Charlestonians take a great deal of pride in. There’s no shortage of excellent hotels and historic inns to choose from depending on your preferences and price point. While many hotels are within walking distance to the city’s top attractions, be sure to inquire about any unique local offerings and amenities your hotel has to offer, and don’t miss the opportunity to book an experience directly through your concierge.
Luxury Guide to Boston
Boston’s roots run deep: One of the oldest cities in the US, Boston has a reputation for delivering a small-town feel with big-city energy that has always been a part of the draw here. Now, 250 years after the infamous Boston Tea Party, Beantown has never been more abuzz. Considered one of the most walkable cities in America, Boston has been undergoing a luxury renaissance in recent years, thanks to the arrival of some seriously slick new hotels, a stylish new seaport and a bevy of seasonally inspired fine-dining restaurants, sky-high lounges and rooftop bars.
New Hotels: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
As far as legendary hotels go, when Fontainebleau Miami Beach first opened its glamorous mid-century modern doors in 1954, it was, by and large, the most luxurious resort the US had ever seen. Beloved by a long roster of celebrities and musicians including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland, the hotel soon became known as America’s first destination resort, and has been synonymous with the jet set ever since
This Is The Best Time To Visit Charleston
Year after year, Charleston is perennially ranked as one of the most popular domestic destinations. Weather-wise, spring and autumn are when Charleston really shines, thanks to moderate temps and deliciously warm and breezy nights.
Bless Your Heart: The Ultimate Charleston Etiquette Guide
Here’s what you need to know about the South’s most “mannerly city.” Over the span of her career, the author and authority on manners and all things etiquette, Marjabelle Young Stewart, wrote more than 20 books on the subject of social graces. Earning the nickname “The Queen of Couth,” one of Stewarts’ biggest claims to fame was her annual list of the country’s most mannerly cities–Charleston, South Carolina, has always landed squarely in the number one spot.
The Healthiest People On Earth Swear By This Drink
Japan’s southernmost island of Okinawa is widely known for its balmy weather, stunning beaches fringed with coral reefs, and A-list diving sites. When bestselling author Dan Buettner came along in the early aughts, he designated the subtropical paradise as the first of five Blue Zones—areas with low rates of chronic diseases and a long life expectancy.
Last spring, I traveled to this remote, somewhat mythical island paradise (it has been called the "Land of Immortals") eager to tap into the island’s enticing ties with human longevity.
Move over Margaritaville: Tommy Bahama unveils its first luxury resort
Bucket hats are back and coastal grandpa-chic has captured the 2023 design zeitgeist.
The lifestyle retailer and boomer’s beloved brand of choice, Tommy Bahama, has officially entered the chat with last month’s opening of the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, outside Palm Springs, Calif.
The first resort concept for the Seattle-based retailer (and purveyor of fan favorite Tommy’s World Famous Coconut Shrimp) has been years in the making and is breathing fresh tropical islan...