The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Hotel Review with Photos (September 2023)

In the heart of summertime, the St. Regis Abu Dhabi offers a traditionally luxurious experience in UAE’s buttoned-up capital city.

Travel and Hospitality, Hotel ReviewBenjamin SchmidtOctober 18, 2023St. Regis, St Regis, hotel, hotel review, abu dhabi, uae, united arab emirates, hotel stay, interior design, travel, hotel interior, St. regis, benjamin schmidt Comments

What is Hotel Butler Service and How Can I Use It?

The idea of a personal butler can spook can-do Americans who don’t want to be a bother. But when a hotel offers this service, what should you do?

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Updated: Does Chanel’s Virginie Viard See the Bigger Picture?

Art and Culture, CritiqueBenjamin SchmidtOctober 6, 2023Chanel, Fashion, fashion review, opinion, benjamin schmidt, Benjamin Schmidt, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld Comment

Condor Economy Class Review: DE2016 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to New York City (JFK) (September 2023)

Flight Review, Trending StoryBenjamin SchmidtSeptember 25, 2023new york flights, Condor, flight review, Condor Airlines, Frankfurt Airport, JFK airport, condor airlines, condor review, economy class review, economy seat, Condor Economy Class, DE2016 Comments

INVITE: Step Into the World of John Wick With The Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience in NYC

Events and Happenings, Food and DrinkBenjamin SchmidtSeptember 21, 2023John Wick, 1 Wall Street Court, The Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience, new york city, NYC events, events, events in nyc, peacockComment

Hotel Review with Photos: Conrad Washington DC is a Sleek, Art-Filled Haven in the Heart of the Capital (June 2023)

The all-new Conrad Washington, DC offers a well-timed shot of high design and discreet luxury in the nation’s capital.

Travel and Hospitality, Hotel ReviewBenjamin SchmidtJuly 19, 2023hotel review, washington dc, travel, hotel, conrad, hilton, Conrad hotels, Conrad Washington DC Comment

The Largest Horse Farms in Lexington, Kentucky by Acreage (and Some History)

Lists, Trending Story, Art and CultureBenjamin SchmidtMay 30, 2023horse farms, Calumet Farm, Overbrook Farm, Mill Ridge Farm, Castleton Lyons, Dixiana Farm, Ramsey Farm, Spendthrift Farm, Mereworth Farm, Mt. Brilliant Farm, Gainesway Farm, Stonestreet Farm, Juddmonte Farms, Shadwell Farm, Beaumont Farm, Elmendorf Farm, horse farm sales, Manchester Farm, Brad Kelley, Henryk de Kwiatkowski, Coaltown, Oxbow, Whirlaway, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Alt 32, Alice Headley Chandler, Hal Price Headley, Shane Ryan, Dr. Tony Ryan, Tony Ryan, Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland Sales, James Ben Ali Haggin, Barbara Banke, Mary Wibel, William Shively, Sarah Ramsey, La Chaumiere du Prairie, Marquis de Lafayette, Fayette County, lexington, Lexington, Kentucky, Equestrian, Real Estate, Ted Ceraldi, aia, William Esarey, Amber Fogle SergentComment

Ruinart Celebrates Eva Jospin Collaboration with a Custom $3,800, Three-Liter Champagne Bottle

Food and DrinkBenjamin SchmidtMay 21, 2023Eva Jospin, Ruinart, art history, art, wine, champagne, ruinart champagne, Carte BlancheComment

With Ruinart, Eva Jospin's Theatrical Cardboard Works Come to the United States for the First Time

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What Makes a Great Tequila? Understanding the Basics of Tequila

Food and DrinkBenjamin SchmidtMay 2, 2023Blanco or silver tequila, Reposado tequila, Añejo tequila, Extra añejo tequila, Mezcal, tequila, Jalisco, about tequila, differences between tequila, Mexico, Tequila Herradura, Tequila-Forward Recipes, recipes Comment

Take Your Pick: Five Fine Tequilas for Every Taste

Food and Drink, ListsBenjamin SchmidtMay 2, 2023Cierto Tequila, tequila, Tequila, silver tequila, Reposado tequila, Añejo tequila, Extra añejo tequila, Don Julio 1942, cinco de mayo, Cinco de Mayo, Flecha Azul Cristalino Añejo, Bribón Reposado Tequila, Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño, additive-freeComment

The Singapore Cocktail Festival is a Weeks-Long, Global Celebration of the Art of the Drink

Events and Happenings, Food and DrinkBenjamin SchmidtApril 11, 2023analogue singapore, manhattan singapore, events, things to do in singapore, singapore cocktail festival, Singapore, singapore, cocktails, Republic Bar, Stay Gold Flamingo, The Elephant Room, Analogue, Manhattan singapore, Origin Bar, JW Marriott Singapore South BeachComment

Ten Things to Experience at the Newly-Renovated JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Fresh off of a multi-million dollar renovation, The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is the new destination for families with a taste for the finer things on a vacation in entertainment capital Orlando.

Travel and HospitalityBenjamin SchmidtApril 3, 2023jw marriott, JW MARRIOTT, jw marriott orlando, jw marriott orlando grande lakes, orlando hotels, Grande Lakes Waterpark, knife burger, evrbarComment

Hotel Review with Photos: The Dubai EDITION Hotel in Downtown Dubai (March 2023)

The Dubai EDITION hotel is on a mission to counter every accusation posed against the vast metropolis that is Dubai, which happens to be the site of the first EDITION hotel in the region and major moment of growth for the brand.

Icelandair Economy Class Review: FI622 Newark Airport (EWR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) (March 2023) Is an Hour Layover at KEF Long Enough?

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At Cartier, Trading Stories of Creativity That Go Beyond Jewels

Tapping into infinite creativity seems to come second nature to Cartier, where stunning timepieces, exquisite jewelry, and exceptional decorative objects continue to be treasured by generations. But the essences of creativity and what drives that magic can feel impossible to understand. Creative people know, from the precious moment of inspiration to the primal urge to create, the act of creativity can feel like an ordeal arranged by nothing but instinct and instance. And when it comes to mentally or physically accessing that creative space and feeling truly inspired, things get even more complicated.