Santa Monica is one of the most desirable destinations in California. Find out why this sunny beachside city is the perfect place to base yourself on your next visit. If there’s one corner of the City of Angels that captures the warmth of the Pacific, the serenity of a coastal city and the culture of …
The world’s grandest yacht exhibition, the Monaco Yacht Show, returns with more events, a bigger attendance, and of course, more yachts. Since ancient times, the Port of Hercules has been home to many a vessel that has entered its shores. Undergoing various renovations over centuries, the Port is well known for being an entry point …
A trip on the Presidential Train, a one-of-a-kind culinary rail runner, is Portugal’s most exclusive gastronomic experience. What better way to enjoy the Portuguese countryside than to ride a vintage railcar while a leading chef prepares you a gourmet meal? That is the exquisite premise of the Presidential Train, a culinary and country tour that …
Dolce sits down with Anthony Lassman, co-founder of London-based bespoke travel agency Nota Bene, to take notes on his favourite jet-setting destinations for 2017. Dolce Magazine: What are some travel trends you’re noticing for the new year? Anthony Lassman: Experiential travel more and more — yet still the demand for the traditional “watering holes” of the …
Although my visit was brief — only three days — and my recollections are somewhat fragmented, due to the series of incredible events that took place in such a short time, I shall forever cherish my time and the people I met in Paris and the Cognac region of France on our Berluti, Krug and …
Palm Beach, Fla., is the origin story of the Great American Getaway. This sun-drenched corner of the States became the country’s first-ever warm-weather tourist destination when the Second World War forced American elites out of their European summer homes, leaving them to source their sabbaticals in their own stomping grounds. But as I spend my …
Dolce Magazine heads to Cali for a sun-drenched stay at the Resort at Pelican Hill. Remember, for a moment, those fairy tales and nursery rhymes from childhood: the ones told in a sing-song way of a great king and queen, sitting atop their throne in a palace perched on a hill. Those rhymes, for most, …
Pendants and symphonies and pop art Bentleys, oh my! Secure a sensational summer by checking off the treasures that have caught our attention. 1. IT’S BOUQUET WITH ME Inspired by the floral motifs hand-embroidered on Manila shawls, the Emperatriz Bouquet Maxi Pendant sparkles with a mix of 18-karat gold and diamonds, creating a delicate yet …
Quebec City is more than just a metropolis —it’s a world I discovered during a luxurious weekend gateway at the city’s award-winning Auberge Saint-Antoine. Located in the heart of Quebec City and situated just opposite of the majestic St. Lawrence River is the not-so-average boutique hotel, Auberge Saint-Antoine. This historic space is home to hundreds …
The sun is beaming on my face as my gaze locks onto the cloudless sky. I’m about to board the most luxurious and extravagant ship on Earth. I arrive at Iberville Cruise Terminal where I am taken through security. After much anticipation, I am greeted by crewmembers waiting for my arrival. “Good afternoon, Ms. Kanbar. …
