Baz Luhrmann’s spectacular screen adaptation of the quintessential New York novel burst into theaters this past weekend and the whole city got in on the Great Gatsby-themed action. Prada and Tiffany & Co. dedicated their windows to Jazz Age finery, while restaurants and hotels pulled out all the stops to treat guests to Roaring 20s-style opulence. ... Read More

The nautical theme is all the rage again this season and now you can master the look in a legitimate way. Ella Vickers, Second Wind Sails and Sea Bags are all making stylish tote bags from recycled and reclaimed sails. ... Read More

The rows of Cabernet Sauvignon stretch as far as the eye can see. This is my first visit to California’s Napa Valley and like most first-time visitors, I am hopping from one storied winery to another, packing in as many tastings as I can in two days. But Napa isn’t just about wine. It also offers a plethora of fine dining establishments, galleries, theaters and hotels. Tiny Yountville has become the choice destination in the valley.... Read More

Over the course of the past decade, Portland, Oregon has become America's bike mecca. This paradise for bicyclists is the closest the U.S. may ever come to European pedal utopias like Amsterdam and Copenhagen. While the national spotlight may be firmly honed in on the City of Roses, the rest of Oregon offers plenty of options for riders in search of a greater challenge than a quick bop between the city's Alberta Arts District and the nearest Stumptown Coffeehouse.... Read More

Steering clear of the one-size-fits-all chain restaurant box, Paley’s Place has made its mark on the West Coast restaurant scene with a distinctive convergence of French, Eastern European and Pacific Northwest influences and dynamic emphasis on local, sustainable and seasonal. ... Read More

They date back to the 19th century in Germany and they're not new in America. Manhattan's Bohemian National Hall alone dates back to 1895. Nevertheless, beer gardens have enjoyed renewed fanfare in the states recently.... Read More

Over the past year, this popular hotel in Portland, Ore. has earned rave reviews and coverage from media outlets including The Today Show, The Guardian and Travel & Leisure. It's all due to the Nine's dedication to both luxury accommodations and sustainability. Located nine floors over downtown Portland atop the former Meier & Frank department store, the 331-room hotel opened in 2008 and quickly drew accolades for its efforts on the environmental front. ... Read More

The low season in St. Bart’s offers opportunities to mix with the locals, take advantage of reduced hotel rates and enjoy the uncrowded beaches and streets. Rather than compete for beach space or loungers at Nikki Beach, you can take in the scenery sans distraction.... Read More

Given Bermuda’s reputation as a destination for the rich from America’s East Coast, it’s somewhat surprising that for years the island has been notably lacking when it comes to high-end luxury properties. ... Read More

It’s that time of the year again, when you celebrate a holiday for no other good reason except to get your drink on! We’re talking about Cinco de Mayo, and in Southern California good margaritas are everywhere. It’s the great ones that might take some serious bar-hunting to find.... Read More

Bar Agricole is right at home in its stark, industrial surroundings of San Francisco’s SOMA (South of Market) neighborhood. Intentionally austere and minimalist, the restaurant’s sustainable design is how they earned Gold LEED certification. That’s also what put them on GLR’s shortlist for this year’s GreenLux Award for Greenest Restaurant. That as well as their local, seasonal, farm to table fare, of course.... Read More

Autumn can be a tricky season in Barcelona. The phrase "the rains in Spain fall gently on the plain" isn't a misnomer and sometimes "gently" is a vast understatement. The weather tends to fluctuate between heavy rains and periods of sun that make Barcelona glow like a mythical lost city of gold. ... Read More