Contributor Profiles
Simone Girner
Simone Girner, who was born in Germany and raised in New York, is thrilled to be part of the Indagare editorial team as the features editor. She was most recently an editor at Town & Country Travel where some of her favorite journeys included skiing in Cortina and a beachy sojourn in the Maldives. Prior to Town & Country Travel, Simone spent three years living in Paris, where she was a contributing editor for Departures and also frequently wrote for Vogue. Simone received her BA in English and French from Vassar College in 1999. She lives in New York City but hopes to one day divide her time between the States and Europe.
Destination Reports
Germany: Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe's most fascinating, stimulating and underrated capitals.
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France: Paris
With major European cities looking more and more alike, Paris stands gloriously apart.
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China: Shanghai
China's embrace of capitalism is transforming this historic city into an urban marvel for this century. Come witness its rise.
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New York
New York is at a new zenith of creativity, with exciting new hotels, restaurants, galleries and shops.
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England: London
London is nudging past New York as the world’s financial capital and the ripple effects are being felt all over town. From Russian oligarchs to freshly-minted hedge fund traders, a...
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Czech Republic: Prague
The only other city in Europe that comes close to being as perfectly beautiful as Prague is Venice. Now, its extraordinary architecture has been restored after decades of neglect and...
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California Wine Country: Napa
This mecca for passionate foodies offers some of the country’s most innovative cooking and cultivating.
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California: Los Angeles
Now that many of its beloved museums and monuments have undergone facelifts, it's time to revisit the City of Angels.
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China: Hong Kong
It is the world’s most aggressively capitalist city—a seething, buzzing, speeding place, where East collides with West.
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Italy: Florence
Firenze, famously dubbed the “city of stone" by writer Mary McCarthy, regards itself as a living museum. And considering it has counted among its residents the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael,...
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California: San Francisco
From Nob Hill decadence to SoMa innovation, San Francisco blends old and new unlike any other American city.
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South Africa: Cape Town
Like a gawky adolescent who has discovered her beauty, the city is blooming as it shows off its splendors.
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Turks & Caicos
With new luxury villas and gorgeous classic resorts, the Turks & Caicos is one of the Caribbean's most exciting destinations.
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Italy: Venice
Reporting on cities that have been attracting tourists for hundreds of years is both a privilege and a challenge.
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Turkey: Istanbul
Places with a history of overlapping cultures tend to be especially rich destinations—and perhaps, none more so than Istanbul.
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Italy: Rome
“Rome is a city that’s growing,” declared its last mayor, “and doesn’t fear what is new”—even if most visitors come to see its ancient treasures.
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Italy: Capri
Despite its jet set status, Capri is also an ethereal, soulful island, especially its stunning, fragrant landscapes.
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Martha's Vineyard
A discriminating guide to discovering the simple pleasures of summer on one of New England's loveliest islands.
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Nantucket
A brilliant mix of new arrivals and old favorites are revitalizing New England's beloved island resort.
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Italy: Sardinia
Writer D. H. Lawrence once described Sardinia as “lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere.”
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India: Jaipur
Palace hotels and painted elephants are part of the colorful exoticism of Jaipur, a city that offers a dazzling immersion into the riches of India.
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St. Lucia
The mountainous island in the West Indies is transforming into the Caribbean's new hot spot.
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Mexico: Riviera Maya
The best of the Riviera Maya, a gorgeous coastline that's turning into one of the fastest-growing resort areas in Mexico.
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Jumby Bay
The private island off Antigua makes a wonderful getaway for couples and family alike.
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Austria: Vienna
The Austrian capital is buzzing with chic hotels, cutting-edge restaurants and a vibrant design and fashion scene. How to experience the best of old and new.
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Turkey: Turkish Riviera
Like the French Riviera, Turkey’s southwester coast was “discovered” by artists and also transformed by them.
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Japan: Tokyo
The thriving city, at once thrillingly modern and deeply traditional, has an intrinsic beauty and harmony.
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Hamptons
This summer mecca combines city sophistication with stunning beaches and farmland.
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Italy: Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is a place where land, sea and sky strike a note of such otherworldly perfection that the region is best approached by boat in order to take...
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Mexico: Cabo
Mexico's stunning Baja Peninsula, once prized for its fishing by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, now draws Hollywood A-listers with its trinity of extraordinary resorts.
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Thailand: Bangkok
Bangkok is one of Asia's most complex capitals, with incredible historic sights, a diverse food scene and welcoming locals.
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Thailand: Koh Samui
Thailand’s third-largest island (roughly the size of Martha’s Vineyard) has gorgeous white beaches and clear, warm seas.
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Jackson Hole
The laid-back Western resort has some of America's most stunning landscapes, which draw dare-devil skiers in the winter and nature enthusiasts in the summer.
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The Netherlands: Amsterdam
The Dutch capital is the kind of city where you'll have the most fun blending into the local scene, by exploring on foot, bike and boat.
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American West
The country's most stunning landscapes and exhilarating outdoor activities center in the western states of Montana, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
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Italy: Dolomites
A hiker's paradise, the Italian Dolomites offers glorious landscapes and charming, authentic hotels and restaurants.
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Greece: Athens
In the Greek capital, ancient history informs the tastes, sounds and experiences of modern life.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe rises out of New Mexico's endless, stark desert landscape like a colorful oasis that teeters between over-the-top kitsch and expressive old soul.
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Dallas
In recent years, Dallas has emerged as a vibrant, fast-growing art destination, drawing connoisseurs who come for weekend-long pilgrimages to explore the riches.
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Vietnam: Hanoi
Less flashy and better preserved than Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is a traditional place steeped in nostalgia.
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Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City
The largest city in Vietnam, the bustling metropolis has a fascinating history and is worth exploring, especially if you are en route to a river cruise in the Mekong.
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Greece: Mykonos
Put on the map by Aristotle and Jackie Onassis, this island offers a few gorgeous hotels, chic restaurants and a buzzing scene.
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China: Hangzhou
Marco Polo once reportedly described Hangzhou, south of Shanghai, as “without doubt the finest and most splendid city in the world.”
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California Wine Country: Sonoma
Napa's neighboring wine country is renowned for great Pinot Noir vineyards, memorable boutique hotels and sublime restaurants.
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Mexico: Tulum
Intimate, hip beach hotels line the shore of this former hippie enclave, which is now a favorite spot for low-key travelers looking to unplug.
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Laos: Luang Prabang
A designated Unesco World Heritage site, Laos' former royal capital has stunning ancient temples.
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Myanmar
An outrageous shape-shifter, Myanmar is finally emerging from its troubled past as one of southeast Asia's most fascinating destinations.
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Singapore
The gateway to southeastern Asia, Singapore has a lot to offer for an extended layover.
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Austria: Salzburg
Salzburg sits like a baroque jewel on the banks of the river Salzach, at the northern boundary of the Alps.
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Germany: Munich
The Bavarian metropolis sits in a choice location at the foot of the Alps and enchants with its cultural and culinary offerings.
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Articles
Arts/Culture: Places: Dresden's Green Vault
The Green Vault, in Dresden (a two-hour drive from Berlin), is believed to be Europe’s earliest official museum. It opened its doors to a paying public in 1723 under the...
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Spa/Wellness: Pulse: Taj Spa Yoga Retreats
Yogis planning a trip to India should take note that starting in May, three Taj resorts will be introducing special four- or seven-night retreats focused on the art of ohm....
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Litchfield County, Connecticut: Where to Stay: Luxury: Winvian
When it comes to hotel design, we live in a world of one-upmanship. Whether it’s an I.M. Pei–imagined penthouse suite (Four Seasons Hotel New York), rooms decorated with priceless contemporary...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Questions for Eve Lom
In many ways, London-based aesthetician Eve Lom has been a citizen of the world since she was ninteen, in 1968, when Russia invaded Czechoslovakia and she left her native country...
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Spa/Wellness: Pulse: After-the-Baby Boot Camp
When Bikini Boot Camp co-founder Melissa Perlman had her first child last May, she fashioned a new program for her acclaimed spa getaway Amansala, in Tulum, Mexico. After-the-Baby Boot Camp...
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Leading the Way: June 20, 2007
To read the welcome letter from Melissa Biggs Bradley click here. Last week while traveling in Italy, I had the chance to take a hot air balloon ride over Tuscany....
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Arts/Culture: People: Q&A with Holly Block
Art and travel have long been intertwined for Holly Block, the spirited new executive director of New York’s Bronx Museum of the Arts (www.bronxmuseum.org). During her eighteen-year tenure at Art...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: Update: summer art auctions
The art world expected the annual June auctions to be hot this summer, but the ones in London stunned even the experts. To read about why London is making a...
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Italy: Tuscany: Where to Stay: Grand: Villa Mangiacane
When you first drive up the lavender-lined path that leads to the Villa Mangiacane—a unique hideaway some eight miles south of Florence that is bound to give the venerable Villa...
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Maldives: Where to Stay: Luxury: Soneva Fushi & Spa
This Maldivian property, which opened in 1995, is owned by Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, visionary hoteliers who were among the first to introduce high-end resorts to the Maldives (a backpackers’...
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Maldives: Where to Stay: Most Indulgent: Soneva Gili & Spa
The sexy younger sister of Soneva Fushi opened in 2001 and looks more like your fantasy of a glamorous beach getaway, with its dramatic over-the-water bungalows, large pool and palm-studded...
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Escape: Pulse: Lufthansa Private Jet
On a recent trip from New York to Florence made partly via Lufthansa’s new private jet service, everything that could conceivably go wrong did. Yet the experience made me a...
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Las Vegas: Where to Stay: Boutique: Mandarin-Oriental Las Vegas
Families and travelers not enthralled with the Vegas casino vibe will be happiest at the Mandarin-Oriental hotel, which feels like a tucked-away oasis. Striking a chord of serenity in Las...
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Style: Pulse: A Pied-À-Terre in Paris
For some veteran Paris visitors, staying in a hotel or even renting an apartment just won’t do anymore: they want pieds-à-terre of their own. According to recent numbers, the trend...
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Food/Wine: Places: Restaurants & Cafes in Vienna
From the Ask Advice Boards: “My husband and I are off to Vienna for the last two weeks in December with another couple. Our evenings are booked with operas, symphonies,...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Cultural Sights in Vienna
From the Ask Advice Boards: “My husband and I are off to Vienna for the last 2 weeks in December with another couple. Our evenings are booked with operas, symphonies,...
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Hawaii: Big Island: Where to Stay: Most Indulgent: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
For the Four Seasons Hualalai, the decision to invest in a $40 million renovation was a delicate one. Too drastic a re-design would upset the loyal repeat guests, some of...
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Hawaii: Big Island: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: Pahu I'a
It’s all about the view at this restaurant at the Four Seasons. Sit on a lanai (balcony) just above sea level and soak in the exquisite island sunsets. The menu,...
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Arts/Culture: People: Sotheby's Q&A: Latin America
Interview with Maria Bonta de la Pezuela, who oversees seven Latin American offices for Sotheby’s, including those in Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. What has changed the...
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Arts/Culture: People: Sotheby's Expert: Latin America
“Travel is intrinsic to what I do,” says Maria Bonta de la Pezuela who oversees seven Latin American offices for Sotheby’s, including those in Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Rio...
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Havana: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: Cuba's Art Scene
Pamela Ruiz, an American expat who has been based in Cuba for more than a decade, talks about the vibrant cultural scene on the island. Tell us more about the...
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Leading the Way: Bonding Trips
Last week, while sailing in the Mediterranean Sea off Turkey’s so-called turquoise coast, I experienced one of those powerful travel moments that comes close to the overwhelming energy of falling...
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Havana: Where to Eat: Tips: Ruiz Recommends
Pamela Ruiz on eating in Havana: What restaurants would you recommend? I would say that besides transportation food is the trickiest part of a Cuba trip. There’s only a handful...
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Spa/Wellness: Places: In:Spa Retreats
Since its conception in 2003, British company In:Spa has pioneered a new kind of wellness getaway by creating itineraries designed around rigorous exercise, pampering and nutritional education in some of...
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Giving Back: Pulse: Q&A with Marcella Echavarria
The founder of Surevolution talks about the concept behind her company, which was launched in 2003. How did you become interested in crafts? When I was doing research for magazine...
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Giving Back: People: Starting a Surevolution
Marcella Echavarria, the founder of Surevolution, calls herself a “nerdy anthropologist,” but innovative visionary more aptly describes the thirty-five-year-old Colombia native who is now based in New York. Echavarria came...
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Las Vegas: Where to Shop: Food & Wine: Vosges Haut-Chocolat
The Las Vegas branch of Katrina Markoff’s gourmet chocolate emporium carries the same line of fine truffles, exotic candy bars and gorgeous gift sets as her stores in New York,...
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Family: Places: Jumby Bay: Caribbean Family Spot
While many resorts in the Caribbean inspire daydreams of intimate getaways, Jumby Bay will make you want to bring the family. Not that the 300-acre private island of the same...
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Escape: Places: A Villa Visionary
Villazzo—an innovative company that has brought the best of hotel service and conveniences to the privacy of villa life—was born in 2002 out of one man’s frustration with the rentals...
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Miami: Where to Stay: Villas to Rent
See Indagare Intelligence to read about Villazzo, a company that has several high-end properties in the region.
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Family: Places: 4-Day Itinerary: Paris with Kids
A member asked us for suggestions on what to do with children on a first trip to Paris. Here is a four-day itinerary recommended by Indagare. Read about family-friendly hotels...
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Arts/Culture: People: Sotheby’s Expert Q&A
Interview with Xiaoming Zhang, the energetic specialist who heads Sotheby’s recently established Chinese Contemporary Art Department. You often hear the term blue-chip artist in connection with the Chinese contemporary market....
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Arts/Culture: People: Art Scene: Chinese Contemporary
Even people who are not interested in art know that in recent years the contemporary Asian market has sold beyond all expectations. Take, for instance, the first auction organized by...
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Food/Wine: Places: Katrina Markoff's Tokyo Dining Picks
Katrina Markoff, the founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat, shares some of her recent epicurean discoveries in Tokyo: I took my second trip there in May 2007 and discovered a truly amazing...
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Food/Wine: People: Katrina Markoff of Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Vosges Haut-Chocolat founder Katrina Markoff is more than just a chocolatier—she is a storyteller. Her sweet creations, which feature such ingredients as wasabi, chipotle chili and curry powder, are inspired...
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Food/Wine: Places: Croatia Dining Tips
Vosges Haut-Chocolat founder Katrina Markoff recently traveled to Croatia, where she fell in love with two restaurants: “Croatia is my latest discovery. There’s little industry and the water is gorgeous...
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Escape: Places: Poland Hotel Tip
On a recent journey, Vosges Haut-Chocolat founder Katrina Markoff discovered a special property in Gdansk: “I was in Gdansk and stayed at the Dwor Oliwski (www.dwor-oliwski.com), located in an old...
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Food/Wine: Places: Sweet Treats in Chicago
Katrina Markoff, the founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat on her favorites pastry stops in Chicago: “The best French pastries in Chicago is at Vanille (www.vanillepatisserie.com), which doesn’t have a lot of...
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Learning: Leading The Way (Backup): Unforgettable Art Journeys
South African-born Jessica Deutsch founded Arts to Life, a bespoke travel company focused on cultural journeys, in 1997 after working as a director of programming at Sotheby’s for ten years....
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Arts/Culture: Places: Artful Journey: Tokyo & Kyoto
Jessica Deutsch, the founder of plugged-in travel company Arts to Life is planning her first trip to Japan for next fall. Groups are limited to sixteen travelers and sell out...
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Style: Places: Chic Itineraries: Italy & Paris
Jessica Deutsch, the founder of Arts to Life, a plugged-in travel company, talks about incredible behind-the-scenes access in Italy and France. Can you talk about the highlights of the fashion-focused...
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Arts/Culture: People: Behind the Scenes with Jessica Deutsch
Jessica Deutsch, a former Sotheby’s curator with a passion for history, art and travel, launched her company Arts to Life in 1997. Thanks to a well-connected network of curators, collectors,...
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Style: Places: Jewels from Istanbul
UPDATE: Jaalbér closed in March 2009. Rita Cinque Kriss found her calling in Istanbul, on Nuruosmaniye, a side street behind the Grand Bazaar where she discovered century-old jewelry workshops run...
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Food/Wine: Places: Do & Co in Vienna
This catering company, Austria’s most famous, runs two restaurant in Vienna, including the one in the Albertina museum. The branch located on the seventh floor of the Hass Haus, on...
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Style: Places: Fractional in Paris
Until recently, Francophiles who dreamt of being based in a home of their own in Paris had two options: they could rent an apartment (here’s a list of recommended rental...
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Escape: Places: Finding Great Summer Rentals
With summer just a few months away, we have been getting numerous requests for villas and houses to rent all over the world. There are several ways of finding your...
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Learning: Pulse: How To Be A Responsible Traveler
Disappearing World: 101 of the Earth’s Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places (Collins, 2008; $34.95), a brilliant new book written by UNESCO consultant Alonzo C. Addison, will make you want to...
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Spa/Wellness: People: (E)Spa Pioneer
In the 1980s, when Susan Harmsworth dreamed up the concept for ESPA—now a multi-million dollar company that regularly collaborates with luxury giants like the Peninsula and Four Seasons—the concept of...
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Spa/Wellness: Places: ESPA Travel Advice
ESPA founder Susan Harmsworth shares travel advice and her favorite spots to get away from it all. You travel a great deal for work. What is your favorite travel ritual...
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Style: Places: Brooklyn Flea
Considering Brooklyn’s ever-rising status as the ultra-cool of the boroughs—or if you ask die-hard locals, its own city—a flea market was long overdue. Seeking to conjure, if not outdo, the...
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Active/Adventure: Places: At the Edge of the World in Iceland
With more than 10,000 waterfalls, Europe’s biggest glacier and a wealth of rivers, lakes, ocean and expansive mountainous landscapes, Iceland is a destination for those who love nature, the great...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: Indagare Tracker: Small Museums
The first time I visited Paris, I skipped the Louvre. Not because I wasn’t intrigued by the treasures displayed in the more than ten miles of galleries, but because I...
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Learning: Places: Ubud Photography Workshop
Photographers Beata Bernina and George Simian first traveled to Bali in 1996 and immediately found themselves captivated by the stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and gracious welcome they received by...
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Arts/Culture: People: Istanbul Art Insider
Turkey’s buzzing contemporary cultural scene is a relatively new phenomenon (the Istanbul Modern, for instance, didn’t open until 2005), but now that Istanbul will serve as the European Capital in...
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China: Beijing: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: PaceWildenstein
Attesting to the strength of the contemporary Asian market, with a fast-growing number of serious Chinese collectors, U.S. PaceWildenstein gallery (www.pacewildenstein.com) opened an outpost in August 2008, just in time...
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Active/Adventure: People: Adventures in Iceland
Olaf Thorgrimsson, a founder of Luxury Adventures, a high-end travel outfitter based in Iceland, spoke to Indagare about what not to miss on a first visit, as well as the...
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Escape: People: Abercrombie & Kent Private Jet
In 2006, Abercrombie & Kent launched an exclusive program of private jet tours, including one around the world. It quickly became so popular that this year the respected travel company...
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Style: People: Stylish Duo
In 2009, Manhattan boutique Kirna-Zabête will celebrate its tenth anniversary but the feisty fashion emporium shows no signs of age. The fun, expertly-edited haute designs are as inspired as ever—big...
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Family: Places: Amsterdam with Teenagers
You Asked: I’m traveling to Amsterdam for the first time with two teenage children. What are some spots not to miss? The pretty Dutch city, one of Europe’s most walkable,...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Art & the City
Summer is generally viewed as the time to flee the city and head for the coast or into the country, but a slew of one-of-a-kind public art and major outdoor...
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Spa/Wellness: Places: The Lodge at Woodloch
To say that John and Ginny Lopis did their homework before opening the Lodge at Woodloch, a new destination spa that debuted in northeastern Pennsylvania in late 2006, would be...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Spa Insiders
As spa consultants to such properties as the Cloisters at Sea Island and Vermont’s Topnotch, Ginny and John Lopis have decades worth of experience when it comes to spa, health...
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Learning: Places: Italian Hideaways
When writer Meg Nolan visited Italy’s Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni with her parents in 1997, she not only fell in love with the country and la bella vita (leading her...
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Style: People: An Expert on Italian Hideaways
Meg Nolan, the author of Italian Hideaways spoke to Indagare about her favorite places in Italy and about the country’s next It destinations. How many properties did you consider for...
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Learning: Pulse: Jet Lag Guru
In our ever-shrinking world of virtual offices, 24/7 availability and “global souls” (a phrase coined by travel writer Pico Iyer), one thing has seriously suffered: sleep. According to a 2007...
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Style: Pulse: Chic Shopping in Paris
Author Rebecca Perry Magniant, whose first book Chic Shopping was just published by the Little Bookroom, moved to Paris in 2002 and quickly turned her passion for shopping into a...
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France: Corsica: Where to Eat: On the Water: Tamaricciu
Laid-back, beachside restaurant Tamaricciu, on gorgeous Palombaggia plage, is open seven days a week and serves up innovative Mediterranean dishes. Diners sit on an elevated deck under large cream-colored umbrellas—with...
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Learning: Pulse: Chasing Churchill Tours
Sir Winston Churchill was a voracious traveler, having visited various European countries as well as Cuba, Sudan, India and South Africa by the time he was twenty-five (and that’s before...
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Learning: People: Travels with Winston
Indagare spoke to London-based author Celia Sandys, the granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, about her memories of traveling with the famous prime minister and about special tours she is planning...
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Escape: Places: Donna Karan's Sanctuary
Some places are well-worth waiting for: Fashion designer Donna Karan’s stunning villa complex on Parrot Cay, in the Turks & Caicos completed in November 2007 after more than three years...
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Escape: People: Indagare Special: Casa del Lago
This summer, a last-minute villa to rent in Italy’s gorgeous Umbria region is Casa del Lago, from the portfolio of Sanctuary, the renowned British villa rental company. As with all...
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Style: Pulse: Lucyann Barry Showroom
What I love most about living in New York are those serendipitous discoveries of places that, once found, become such a part of you that you cannot remember what you...
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Style: People: Interview with a Shopper
Personal shopper and owner of a fabulous haute consignment showroom on New York’s Upper West Side, Lucyann Barry is the kind of fun and stylish girlfriend you want to go...
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Learning: Places: Your Own Private Amalfi Coast
Tour Italy, a tour company headed by the plugged-in Bartolo Giusto, who hails from Sorrento, and the charming American-born Andrea Kuba can assist with everything from airport transfers and boat...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Art Trips to Eastern Europe
Gioia Zwack, founder of behind-the-scenes travel operator The Other Europe, spoke to Indagare about what makes eastern and central Europe so exciting at the moment and how to plan a...
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Leading the Way: September Scoop
Style File: New York City With New Yorkers returning after their summer holidays, autumn might be in the air, but so is fashion: on Friday, the runways in Bryant Park...
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Family: People: Bringing Museums Alive for Kids
Natasha Schlesinger launched her innovative art tour company when she began taking her oldest daughter to museums. ” I found that the quality of guides varied from museum to museum,...
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Food/Wine: Places: Bowery Debut: Double Crown
The fine line between up-and-coming areas and totally-arrived hot spots runs even finer in New York City, where neighborhoods seem to transform from grit to glamour seemingly overnight. It happened...
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Arts/Culture: People: Your Ticket to Art Basel Miami Beach
Among culture insiders, Art Basel Miami Beach (December 2-7, 2008) is known as the younger, sexier sister to Art Basel, the venerable fair that has drawn the art cognoscenti to...
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Giving Back: People: Breaking the Cycle: Child Abuse in Thailand
You don’t have to stray too far off the beaten path in Bangkok (or Phuket or or Pattaya, for that matter) to witness the dark side of the so-called Land...
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Giving Back: Indagare Insiders: Founder of the Lotus Flower Foundation
Born to Thai and Swiss parents, Gabrielle von Reding was raised between two countries, cultures and languages. Her true calling, however, is beyond borders: helping victims of child abuse and...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: Maastricht VIP Trip with Art + Auction
A private visit to the castle of legendary collector Axel Vervoordt is just one of the behind-the-scenes activities planned for a special journey to TEFAF next March. The European Fine...
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Food/Wine: People: Cabo Debut: Jean-Georges' Market
This season, the table to get in Cabo will surely be Market, the new restaurant opened at the One & Only Palmilla by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Alsatian-born Vongerichten—the powerhouse chef...
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Arts/Culture: People: Interview with an Art Consultant
Serious pampering and luxe amenities are expected by guests who book at iconic Las Ventanas, in Mexico’s Cabo, but what they may not be anticipating is the inspired art collection...
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Style: People: Kenya Fashion: Anna Trzebinski
Shop for Anna Trzebinski fashion and accessories on the Indagare Souk Anna Trzebinski was born in Germany, but her family moved to Kenya shortly thereafter and today the renowned fashion...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: New Orleans Art Scene
Kirsha Kaechele, the director of KK Projects: Life is Art Foundation talks about the community she is working in and how New Orleans and Katrina continue to haunt—and inspire—artists. What...
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Arts/Culture: People: Art in New Orleans
Kirsha Kaechele, the director of KK Projects: Life is Art Foundation (www.kkprojects.org), has worn many hats since moving to New Orleans on a whim in 2000. She has purchased and...
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Switzerland: Verbier: Where to Stay: Villas to Rent: Chalet Bella Coola
The newest chalet—it debuted in December 2008—of acclaimed company CK Verbier is a four-bedroom extravaganza that features contemporary interiors in a traditional Swiss chalet. The living and dining rooms lead...
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Croatia: Strategies: Lay of the Land
Bordering Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Croatia is a Balkan country with a rich, turbulent and at times tragic history. For centuries, it was under Venetian rule (Italy is...
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Learning: People: A House in Fez
Author Suzanna Clarke and her husband, Sandy McCutcheon, first visited Morocco in 2003 and fell in love with Fez, a city Clarke calls “the cultural and spiritual heart” of the...
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Palm Beach: What to See & Do: Spas: Four Seasons Spa
The recently unveiled, 11,000 square-foot spa at the Four Seasons offers a long list of beauty treatments, including Kate Somerville facials. There’s a large dedicated men’s area, the Willow Room,...
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Arts/Culture: People: Opus Art Tours
Sometimes walking around your own city can be an eye-opening cultural experience, Muriel Quancard-Johnson, the French founder of New York–based Opus Travels knows. Dedicated to exploring the worlds of contemporary...
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Arts/Culture: People: An Art Insider's Guide
Muriel Quancard-Johnson, the energetic founder of Opus, travels frequently for work and pleasure. Her mission: to stay up-to-date with major happenings in the world’s art capitals and discover the emerging...
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Learning: Leading The Way (Backup): Seacology in the Seychelles
This June, California-based Seacology, an environmental non-profit that focuses its efforts on island conservation around the world, is hosting a trip to the Seychelles. An archipelago of more than one...
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Escape: Places: Behind-The-Scenes in Greece
Indagare spoke to one of our preferred Greek specialists about behind-the-scenes access and what not to miss on a trip to Greece. What does an ideal itinerary, balancing great food,...
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Green/Eco: People: Under the Sea: Q&A with Céline Cousteau
At age nine, Céline Cousteau was introduced to the big blue sea by her grandfather, legendary adventurer and ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. “He explained the scuba gear for about five...
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Escape: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Making a Grand Gesture
Some hotels are guaranteed to sweep you of your feet: Hôtel Ritz, Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, Villa Feltrinelli, Amanyara One of Europe’s great properties, Paris’ Hôtel Ritz, established in 1898...
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Food/Wine: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Sensualists
These are hideaways for couples who bond over great food, history and design: Auberge du Soleil, Château de Bagnols, Jnane Tamsna, Amanpuri Inspired by Provence’s effortless art de vivre, the...
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Green/Eco: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Dreamers
Some exceptional places actually succeed in getting you to switch off, log off and disappear: Post Ranch Inn, J.K. Place, Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri, Singita Boulders Suspended between...
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Active/Adventure: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Storm Chasers
Active types who feel most at peace in the great outdoors search for properties that combine adventure and pampering. Wauwinet Inn, Wickaninnish Inn, Ka Hale O Luina, Kauri Cliffs No...
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Style: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Sex Appeal
Stylish but laid-back, these warm-weather resorts champion a barefoot-chic aesthetic: Eden Rock, Estrela d’Agua, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Soneva Gili One of the best places to experience St. Barth’s seductive...
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Escape: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Eternal Romance
Reliable, with a hint of old-world grandeur, these properties are have hosted romantics for generations. The Point, Blantyre, Chewton Glen, Le Sireneuse The Point, on upper Saranac Lake in the...
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Escape: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for Hidden Love Nests
Some properties inspire daydreams of hiding out: San Ysidro Ranch, Gramercy Park Hotel, La Casa Que Canta, Rosa Alpina The historic San Ysidro Ranch, in the rolling Santa Ynez foothills,...
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Style: Indagare Bests: Romantic Getaways for A Steamy City Weekend
Sometimes there’s nothing more romantic than escaping to an urban destination where sexy chic hotels are matched by memorable restaurants and sights: Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Chateau Marmont, Hotel de Russie,...
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Escape: People: Indagare Bests: In the Mood for Love
Type “romantic getaway” into Google, and the search engine returns with more than four million pages dedicated to far-away or nearby retreats that promise serenity and pampering—all in the name...
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Style: Places: Country Hotel: Chewton Glen
Chewton Glen is one of Britain’s most iconic hotels—the crown jewel of British country homes—and despite the fact that its has been open for more than four decades, it continues...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Zurich Art Insider
German-Polish art dealer Isabelle Gmurzynska moved to Zürich in 2005, when she and her mother, Krystyna, opened a branch of their family-owned Galerie Gmurzynska (www.gmurzynska.com). Occupying five floors in a...
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Style: Pulse: Fashion Week: Sophie Theallet
Most people who are not deeply embedded in the fashion industry have a tendency to regard fashion week as somewhat frilly, perhaps even tone-deaf in light of the present economic...
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Arts/Culture: Indagare Bests: A Few Good Fairs
Even people who are only peripherally acquainted with the art world have heard of Art Basel, the Frieze, the Armory and the Venice Biennale—behemoth art fairs and shows that last...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: Behind the Scenes at the Venice Biennale
Opus Travels, the New York-based company that focuses on exploring the world of contemporary art, design and architecture with private groups, is hosting an exclusive behind-the-scenes trip to this year’s...
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Marrakech: What to See & Do: Gardens & Parks: Jardin Majorelle
This gorgeous botanic garden was designed by French expat artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s. The estate was bought in the 1980s by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Giving Beauty
The inspiration behind Kahina-Giving Beauty, a new skin care brand, came to founder Katharine L’Heureux during a trip to Morocco when she visited a cooperative in the southwest of the...
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Giving Back: Places: Doing Good in Morocco
Katharine L’Heureux, the founder of Kahina-Giving Beauty, a new skin care brand that features argan oils produced by a co-operative of Berber women in Morocco, spoke to Indagare about her...
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Spa/Wellness: Pulse: Moroccan Travels
Katharine L’Heureux, the founder of Kahina-Giving Beauty, a new skin care brand that features argan oils produced by a co-operative of Berber women, regularly travels to Morocco. She’s also a...
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Hawaii: Oahu: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Aloha Rag
Longtime island local Sheila Donnelly raves about this fashion boutique: “A hot look at international designer clothes for men and women. It’s from a Japanese point of view and features...
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Green/Eco: Indagare Bests: Green Cuisine
The concept of green cuisine, which was relegated to health food stores a decade ago, has gone beyond mainstream. In fact, it’s become so gourmet that increasingly, the hot spots...
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Style: Pulse: Kaftans Handmade in Beirut
Carole Marshi and Alison Levasseur dreamed up CALM, a new line of handmade kaftans, in their New York City apartments but the concept stretches much further. Marshi was born and...
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Style: People: Designer Q&A: Olga Polizzi
As the creative mastermind behind the Rocco Forte Collection, Olga Polizzi has left her unmistakable mark on such hotels as Brown’s in London and the Hotel de Rome in Berlin....
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Denmark: Copenhagen: Where to Stay: Boutique: Nimb
The stunning transformation of the so-called Bazaar, a whimsical building with a Moorish-inspired façade, into a boutique hotel and culinary destination, with several restaurants and a gourmet market, has Copenhagen...
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Denmark: Copenhagen: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: Noma
This culinary hot spot remains one of the most difficult reservations in town. Run by chef Rene Redzepi, who has worked at such Michelin-starred establishments as El Bulli and the...
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Denmark: Copenhagen: Where to Eat: Quick Break: Vaffel Bageriet
A perfect stop to refuel over steaming waffles that come with various toppings, this family-run café in the Tivoli amusement park (www.tivoli.dk) also serves cookies and homemade ice cream. For...
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Denmark: Copenhagen: What to See & Do: Music: DR Concert Hall
Opened in January 2009 and adding a dramatic new shape to the city’s skyline, the DR Concert Hall was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning, French architect Jean Nouvel. Part of the...
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Denmark: Copenhagen: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
If you have time for a day-trip, this modern art museum is well-worth the journey. Cited in Patricia Schulz’s book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, it holds one...
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Active/Adventure: Places: Misool Eco Resort
When you ask filmmaker and activist Celine Cousteau, granddaughter of legendary Jacques, where she dreams of going next, her answer is a small eco resort in the remote southern part...
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Green/Eco: People: Green Travel: Interview with an Expert
Samantha Denny, of Hotel Terra, a new hot spot in Jackson Hole —and one of North America’s only LEED-certified hotels—signed on to the project out of a deep personal passion....
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Green/Eco: Indagare Bests: Eco Lodges
Not too long ago, eco lodges used to be located in ultra-remote jungle settings, requiring a certain amount of intrepidness from their guests. Much as the concept of green cuisine...
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Spain: Ibiza: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
There’s something mysterious and irresistible about the Spanish island of Ibiza, small sister of Mallorca. Read our Overview and Why Go Now. Also in this report: The island’s best hotels...
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Spain: Mallorca: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
The summer enclave of choice for the Spanish royal family and others who enjoy private dinners and rustic sophistication. Read our Overview and Why Go Now. Also in this report:...
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Melbourne: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
Read our Overview, Why Go Now and Strategies. Also in this report: The city’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, sights not to miss...
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Italy: Milan: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
Read our Overview and Strategies. Also in this report: The city’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, sights not to miss under What to...
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Washington, D.C.: What to See & Do: Performing Arts: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The so-called Kennedy Center, which opened on the Potomac River in 1971, houses three main theaters: the Opera House, Concert Hall and the Eisenhower Theater. Besides the National Symphony Orchestra,...
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New Zealand: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
Perfect for nature lovers: the incredible lodges of the North and South Island. Read our Overview and Strategies. Also in this report: The islands’ best hotels under Where to Stay,...
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California: Santa Barbara: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
Sophisticated living combined with a refreshingly laid-back California attitude in a drop-dead gorgeous landscape. Read our Overview and Strategies. Also in this report: The region’s best hotels under Where to...
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Active/Adventure: People: Hiking and Beyond: Jackson Hole
Inspired by the natural beauty of the Wyoming landscapes, Cathy Schill moved to Jackson Hole in the 1980s and founded her guiding company, the Hole Experience, in 1989. A trained...
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Escape: People: Gayle Warwick on Hanoi
Designer Gayle Warwick, whose gorgeous embroidered eco-sheets are sold at such boutiques as Takashimaya, travels to Vietnam frequently. In Hanoi, a group of embroiderers, all well-versed in traditional Vietnamese stitching,...
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Green/Eco: People: Authentic Ecolodges Around the World
Pioneering landscape architect and architect, Hitesh Mehta, President of HM Design (a firm based in Florida) spent the last 30 months traveling 45 countries around the world to research his...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: Texas Road Trip
You Asked: “I am taking my wife on a road trip around Texas at the end of the month. We are visiting Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin and Houston....
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Learning: Indagare Insiders: Annemarie Victory
Anyone who has ever traveled with a group knows that what makes or breaks these trips is not only on the chemistry between the (hopefully) like-minded members, but more importantly,...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Beauty Guru: Q&A with Val Harding
It was Melbourne-based Val Harding’s passion for travel that inspired her to create a line of beauty products, which can now be found in hotel rooms around the world, including...
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South Africa: Introduction: Just Back From: Just Back from…South Africa
Last week, when most of the world was abuzz with swine flu mania, I traveled to South Africa where the topic of the moment was more local: the country had...
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Escape: Pulse: Tuscan Newcomer: Villa Le Rose
In recent weeks, we have been working with members on finding villas in a variety of places, including France, Italy, Spain and Greece. For information, contact our bookings department by...
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Active/Adventure: People: Dolomites Insider: Guide Star Mountain
Agustina Lagos Marmol (pictured left), a native Argentinean whose family owns an estancia in Patagonia, first came to the Dolomites because she fell in love with a climber from the...
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France: Provence: Strategies: Getting There
It’s easy to explore along the French Riviera and inland Provence, but you should decide where you want the focus to be. If you’re after Peter Mayle’s Provence (ie the...
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France: Provence: Strategies: Getting Around
Unless you’re happy to stay put in a resort setting, like St.-Tropez, it’s best to rent a car to explore this expansive and beautiful region. The charming villages of the...
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France: Provence: Strategies: Lay of the Land
One of France’s most mythical—and beautiful—regions, Provence is located in southeastern France, bordering Italy and Monaco to the east and the Rhône river to the west. It encompasses the inland...
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Style: People: Fashion Discovery: Do It In Paris
Do It In Paris (www.doitinparis.com), a new online fashion magazine, combines the whimsy of a Daily Candy with the stylish, edited take of a Women’s Wear Daily. Launched by a...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Summer Museum Debuts
Last week, Michelle Obama made a cultural journey to New York . She attended the unveiling of the new American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as well as...
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Style: Places: Anya Hindmarch High Line Tote
“I wanted to get involved with the High Line, because I thoroughly approve of a ‘park in the sky,’ especially one that regenerates an existing structure,” says British fashion designer...
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Escape: Pulse: Great American Summer Getaways
Summer has officially started, but this year, travelers have the luxury of planning last-minute and still getting great deals. While visiting Europe and far-flung destinations continues to cast a spell,...
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France: Provence: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
How to navigate France’s most mythical region, which stretches along the Mediterranean coast and into the countryside celebrated by writer Peter Mayle in A Year in Provence. Read about Getting...
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Hawaii: Oahu: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: Chef Mavro Restaurant
George Mavrothalassitis, aka Chef Mavro, opened his first restaurant in Provence, his home, in 1978. Twenty-five years later, he won a James Beard award for Best Chef for Hawaii and...
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Hawaii: Oahu: Where to Eat: Local Cuisine: Roy’s Restaurant
Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s flagship of his ever-expanding restaurant chain remains a classic (even though nearby Waikiki Beach now has its own outpost). There’s an open kitchen where diners can watch...
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Hawaii: Oahu: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: Alan Wong
One of Hawaii’s most acclaimed chefs, James Beard award winner Wong draws foodies from across the state. He defines his flavorful Hawaiian regional cuisine as an eclectic mix of east...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Kahala Food & Wine Classic
The Big Easy’s most celebrated chef—Emeril Lagasse—is traveling to Oahu this weekend to host a series of events as part of the island’s popular Food & Wine Classic at the...
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Food/Wine: Places: You Asked: Oahu Dining
A member recently inquired about a “sexy restaurant” on Oahu for a surprise birthday meal. We reached out to a plugged-in local who has lived on the island for years....
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Escape: People: South of France Newcomer: La Réserve
Travelers who want to visit St.-Tropez but dread the annual crowds will love the coast’s newest hideaway: La Réserve Resort & Spa. The sister property to the renowned collection of...
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Learning: Pulse: Surevolution in Bolivia
Surevolution, the innovative company and New York City showroom, carries handcrafted work of artisans from South America and India. Founder Marcella Echavarria just returned from Bolivia, the land-locked South American...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: An Insider's Guide to La Paz, Bolivia
Marcella Echavarria, the passionate founder of Surevolution, an innovative company that carries handcrafted work of artisans from South America, just returned from Bolivia. Here are her recommendations for La Paz....
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Giving Back: People: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in South Africa
When Kwandwe Private Game Reserve opened in 2002, the owners made philanthropy and giving back to the local communities a priority. With more than seventy percent of the population living...
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Arts/Culture: People: South African Artist Paul du Toit
A few years ago, Cape Town -based artist Paul du Toit (www.pauldutoit.com), received a call inviting him to work with South African icon Nelson Mandela. “It was an incredible honor,”...
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Chicago: Where to Eat: Cocktails: Roof
Located on the 27th floor of the new Wit hotel, Roof is an inspired indoor-outdoor space that has locals and plugged-in visitors raving. There are multiple bars, communal tables where...
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South Africa: Safari: Places: South Africa Safari: Kwandwe
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, is a conservation success story, and its beautifully varied terrain and low-density lodges (resulting in a limited amount of visitors)...
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South Africa: Where to Stay: Setting: Pezula Resort Hotel
Don’t be put off by Pezula’s somewhat hokey marketing lingo—the private estate and resort located along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route is a true find for travelers looking for a...
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Style: Indagare Bests: Indagare Bests: Rooftop Bars/Lounges
Celebrating summer in the city is all about finding the right al fresco spaces, whether high in the sky or hidden away in the garden. In this two-part installment of...
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Style: Places: A Fashion Designer's Athens Guide
Up-and-coming Greek fashion designer Christoforos Kotentos (fans of his sexy-feminine fashion include Rihanna) has his atelier in buzzing Psiri, in Athens the city’s famous nightlife district that’s full of trendy...
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France: Cannes: Where to Stay: Grand: Hôtel Martinez
One of two grande dame properties that preside over La Croisette (the seaside resort’s iconic boardwalk), the Hôtel Martinez was built in the 1920s and has since undergone countless renovations,...
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France: Provence: Where to Shop: Markets: Provence Markets
A great way to explore the smaller Lubéron villages, all in driving distance to Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, is to go during market days, where vendors sell fresh produce as well...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Indagare Bests: Great Garden Terraces
Celebrating summer is all about finding the right al fresco spaces. Recently, we featured a list of favorite Rooftop Bars/Lounges from around the world. In this week’s installment, we selected...
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Style: People: Travels with Anya Hindmarch
British handbag designer Anya Hindmarch, who has stores in more than ten countries around the world (her New York flagship is in SoHo), spends a lot of time jetting between...
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Chile: Santiago: Introduction: Cheat Sheet
The Chilean capital’s many cultural offerings, including fine food and boutiques, are entirely captivating. Named 2011’s #1 destination by The New York Times, Santiago is understandably in the spotlight, and...
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Spain: Introduction: Overview
Read the destination reports on Barcelona and Madrid Read destination reports on Mallorca and Ibiza, including a side trip to Formentera Read about a great girlfriend getaway on Mallorca Read...
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Active/Adventure: Indagare Bests: Indagare Bests: Top Spots for Glamping
The term “glamping” may not have been incorporated into Webster’s yet, but for a new generation of eco-conscious travelers, the idea of staying in a tent without roughing it has...
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Food/Wine: Places: You Asked: Lunch in Lausanne
“My husband and I would like to have a nice lunch either in Lausanne or Montreux on our way to Geneva airport. What are some great lunch recommendations in either...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Food Sake Tokyo
Born in Japan and raised in the United States, Yukari Pratt Sakamoto, the author of the soon-to-be-released Food Sake Tokyo (Little Bookroom, $29.95), is a true Tokyo food insider. Trained...
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Food/Wine: Places: Culinary Tokyo: Restaurants Not To Miss
Born in Japan and raised in the United States, Yukari Pratt Sakamoto, the author of the soon-to-be-released Food Sake Tokyo (Little Bookroom, $29.95), is a true Tokyo food insider. Here,...
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Learning: Places: British Homes & Gardens
The National Trust of England, Wales & Northern Ireland—owners and stewards of more than 300 important historic houses, castles and gardens, 707 miles of English coastline, and the biggest share...
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Leading The Way (Backup): Joining the Royal Oak Foundation
The Royal Oak Foundation, the U.S.-based sister charity of the National Trust of England, Wales & Northern Ireland, is extending a special membership opportunity to Indagare members—click on the Indagare...
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Food/Wine: People: Raw and Healthy: Q&A with Sarma Melngailis
The raw food movement has been around for years—remember the episode in Sex and the City, in which the girls suffer through a meal of wheatgrass shots because Samantha has...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Pure Food & Wine: Organic Picks
Sarma Melngailis, the owner of raw-vegan restaurant Pure Food & Wine, in New York knows that eating organic and healthily is closely tied to a more-balanced, overall lifestyle. Here the...
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Giving Back: Pulse: Voluntourism 101
In 2003, when David Clemmons launched Voluntourism.org (www.voluntourism.org), a Web site to educate about volunteer travel opportunities around the world, the term “voluntourim” was known mostly to intrepid do-gooders, Peace...
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Escape: Pulse: Tuscany & Beyond
Ashley Turney, the founder of Live It Italy (www.liveit-italy.com), first traveled to Rome in 1990 and fell in love with the country, its people and culture. After studying in Florence...
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Active/Adventure: People: Global Nomad: Visiting the Philippines
From an early age, Lorenzo Urra, the Hong Kong-based creator of tour company Global Nomad, found himself the designated travel planner of his geographically widespread family. “I was in charge...
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Food/Wine: People: Culinary Budapest: Q&A with a Local Foodie
When Carolyn Bánfalvi, the author of Food Wine Budapest (Little Bookroom, $24.95) first moved to the Hungarian capital in 1997, she had the best introduction to local cuisine: home-cooked meals...
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Giving Back: Pulse: Indagare Access: Traveling with Gandhi's Grandsons
India is a daunting destination to many travelers—some cannot wrap their minds around the sheer geographical size when mapping out itineraries; others cannot get over how different the cultures of...
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Food/Wine: Places: En Route from Vienna to Graz
You Asked: I am traveling from Vienna to Graz and would love to stop en route at a really authentic restaurant that serves local food and has a charming setting....
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Style: People: Hong Kong Chic
Everyone in Hong Kong knows about Bonnie Gokson’s family, one of the city’s most privileged: her sister is well-known fashion designer Joyce Ma, her grandfather was the founder the Wing...
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Escape: People: Back from Amsterdam & Tanzania
From Andrea van Beuren, June 2009 My husband and I took our two girls (aged eight and eleven) on an amazing trip to Tanzania [Editor’s Note: read van Beuren’s Tanzania...
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Active/Adventure: Places: Travels to Tanzania
From Andrea van Beuren, June 2009 In June, Indagare member Andrea van Beuren traveled to Europe and eastern Africa. After a couple of nights in Amsterdam (read her tips), we...
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Style: Places: Mnemba Island & A Discovery in Dar Es Salam
From Andrea van Beuren, June 2009 In June, Indagare member Andrea van Beuren traveled to Europe and Tanzania, where they stayed at three &Beyond lodges, including Lake Manyara Tree Lodge,...
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Learning: Pulse: Notes on Safari
In June, Indagare member Andrea van Beuren traveled to Tanzania with her husband and two daughters, age eight and eleven. They stayed at three different lodges: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge,...
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Tanzania: Where to Stay: Setting: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Ernest Hemingway, who knew a thing or two about eastern Africa, called Lake Manyara “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” A shallow freshwater lake in the Rift Valley in...
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New Zealand: Where to Stay: Newcomers: Lebua Lake Okareka Lodge
New Zealand’s North Island has no shortage of uber-luxe retreats, including Cavalli, Eagle’s Nest and the Farm at Cape Kidnapper’s, and judging from the buzz, newcomer Lake Okareka Lodge will...
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Giving Back: People: The Making of Mr. Tuesday
New York-based S.A. traveled to South Africa with his girlfriend in August 2009. During their journey, they also visited and stayed at the renowned Le Quartier Français, in the wine...
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Learning: People: Capturing Kenya's Lamu
Photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have dedicated their lives to capturing the ceremonies and rituals of the African continent. After meeting in 1978 (Beckwith hails from the U.S., Fisher...
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Food/Wine: People: You Asked: Italy Cooking Schools
You Asked: I am traveling to Italy and would like to stay at a fantastic hotel that also has a great cooking school. I am open to traveling to any...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Hong Kong's Hullett House
Hong Kong’s Aqua group has never been a company known for understatement: the original Aqua, which opened on arty Hollywood Road in 2000, became an overnight sensation thanks to a...
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Escape: Pulse: Cruising the Mekong: Jayavarman
Three weeks ago, during a trip to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, I was one of the first journalists to tour the Jayavarman, an elegant new cruise liner that departed...
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Escape: People: Trancosa Debut: Uxua
When Wilbert Das arrived in Trancoso, the 16th-century fishing village in Brazil’s southern Bahia, it was love at first sight. Says the longtime creative director of fashion label Diesel: “Trancoso...
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Arts/Culture: People: Florence Revisited: Museo Bardini
The art buzz about town during my recent Florence visit was the reopening of the Museo Bardini, on the left bank of the Arno, which had been closed for renovations...
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Style: People: A Designer's Travels: Wilbert Das
Five years ago, Wilbert Das, the longtime creative director of Diesel, first visited Brazil’s Trancoso and fell in love with the people and special vibe of the place. In 2009,...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Hunting for (Purple) Truffles
When passionate traveler and self-proclaimed foodie Bonnie Brayham, originally from San Francisco, moved to Paris in 1999, she immediately found herself on a quest to uncover the best restaurants, hidden...
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Food/Wine: Places: Hidden Hanoi: Street Food Tour
In Hanoi, like in many Asian cities, life revolves around meals and there’s a busy street food scene, but the Vietnamese have refined and perfected the art of around-the-clock snacking:...
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Giving Back: People: Getting Aid to Haiti
As the initial shock over the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week settles, it’s important to keep the country in mind and the news in the crucial coming weeks....
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Arts/Culture: Places: Paris Design
Indagare member Lawrence Kaplan just returned from a trip to Paris where he visited two of the city’s major design shows. Here are some impressions from his journey. “Paris was...
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Giving Back: Pulse: A Benefit for Kenya's Elephants
When the actress Kristin Davis, of Sex and the City fame, traveled to Kenya on safari in 2008, she never expected that she would return as an elephant rescuer. But...
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Style: Places: Top House Party Spots
Taking over an entire property for a celebration—a destination wedding, an anniversary or milestone birthday—is a unique way to spend time together as family or friends. Here are seven destinations...
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Active/Adventure: People: Hiking in Switzerland
New York-based Indagare member Chris Meltesen is a passionate outdoorsman, whether it’s skiing, biking or hiking, and he and his wife, Tina, travel to Switzerland every year. Here, he shares...
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France: French Riviera: Where to Stay: Most Indulgent: Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
The Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, one of the South of France’s most iconic properties, looks better than ever after a $100-million renovation and expansion. Sitting on the idyllic peninsula between Nice...
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Food/Wine: People: Visiting Munich & Beyond
You Asked: I will be traveling to Munich, Germany, and would like some suggestions for where to eat, shop and what not to miss in the city, as well as...
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Escape: Places: First Look: Raas Jodphur
Fiona Caulfield, the author of the Love India travel guides, tipped us off to this gorgeous new resort in Jodhpur. Opened in late 2009, Raas (raasjodhpur.com) has a stunning location...
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Style: People: Shopping in Cape Town
Shannon Van Staden is a renowned stylist who has worked in London and New York, dressing the glittering A-list from Nicole Kidman to Diana Ross. After twelve years living across...
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Arts/Culture: People: Designing The Wright
“It was both an incredible honor and an exhilarating challenge to create the Wright,” says New York-based architect Andre Kikoski who oversaw the stunning new restaurant that opened in New...
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Style: People: Stylish City: Istanbul
Denise Spencer’s introduction to Istanbul was dramatic: traveling with her then-boyfriend (now-husband) who was visiting his Turkish family, she was taken straight from the airport to the city’s sprawling Grand...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Musical Europe
Summertime in Europe is all about circuits: the jet setters cruise between St.-Tropez, Capri and Ibiza, city folks flee to their respective country abodes (Parisians to the South of France,...
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Food/Wine: People: Salzburg Cheat Sheet
You Asked: I am traveling to Austria this summer for the Salzburg Festival. Can you recommend where to stay in the city, as well as what restaurant, activities and sights...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Meditation in Mozambique
New York City-based Banyan Education, founded by yogi and meditation teacher Harshada Wagner, is hosting a special trip to Mozambique this June. The seven-day retreat will focus on meditation and...
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Escape: People: Just Back From…Napa & Sonoma
Some destinations you visit craving to discover what’s new (Los Angeles, London, New York), while others attract you precisely because they don’t change. But a place in the latter category...
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Family: Places: Family Friendly Wine Country
Napa and Sonoma are not famous for having a lot of family appeal; after all, they are destinations that center primarily around food, wine and adult pampering, i.e. spa time...
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Hawaii: Big Island: Where to Stay: Family Friendly: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
“Every great beach deserves a great hotel,” financier and philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller reportedly said about his decision to build the Mauna Kea on the Big Island in 1965. The resort,...
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Hawaii: Big Island: Where to Stay: Villas to Rent: Hualalai Resorts
Part of the same massive plot of land that also comprises the Four Seasons Hualalai, this private residences development is the Big Island’s most exclusive. Only a fraction of the...
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Hawaii: Maui: Introduction: Just Back From
More so than perhaps any other U.S. destination, the islands of Hawaii are preceded by a litany of stereotypes, many of them at least partially true. The more developed areas...
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Hawaii: Maui: Where to Eat: Local Cuisine: Fish Market
When the Fish Market opened in 1989, Pa’ia was a sleepy fishing town frequented by surfers drawn to Maui’s windy North Shore. Since, a throng of haute boutiques and other...
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Spa/Wellness: Places: Bonding in Marrakech
The newest project of Sandra Zwollo, the founder of cool Marrakech bookstore-cum-restaurant Café du Livre, combines wellness, beauty and relaxation with a strong focus on giving back. Harem, which opened...
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Green/Eco: Places: Rhode Island Debut: Stone House
When the owners of Rhode Island’s Stone House set out to restore the seaside villa, which dates from the mid-19th century, it was big news in Little Compton. For one,...
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Escape: Places: New England Weekend Getaways
We are often asked by members who are based on the East Coast about our favorite country- and seaside getaways in driving distance from New York and Boston. The most...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Wellness Retreat in Marrakech
Sandra Zwollo, the founder of cool Marrakech bookstore-cum-restaurant Café du Livre, first came to Morocco with her then-husband who managed iconic hotel La Mamounia. “I loved both immediately, Marrakech and...
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Arts/Culture: Pulse: Sotheby's In the Country
For some years now, the summer exhibits at Sudeley Castle, located a two-hour drive from London in the Cotswolds, have been widely anticipated. This year, for the first time ever,...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: A Birthday Celebration on Lupita Island
Tim Draper fell in love with Tanzania, its wildlife and adventures, when he first went on a safari years ago. The California-based venture capitalist recently returned to East Africa to...
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Escape: Pulse: Tanzania Debut: Lupita Island
Opened as an ultimate private island retreat, Lupita Island is located in western Tanzania on Lake Tanganyika, the longest and second-deepest lake in the world. The island measures 130 unspoiled...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Travels with Olivia Chantecaille
As the creative director of Chantecaille, the New York–based makeup, skincare and fragrance company, Olivia Chantecaille is often jetting around the world. Of course, both beauty and travel are in...
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Escape: People: A Retreat on Pantelleria
When photographer Fabrizio Ferri first heard about the Italian island of Pantelleria from a friend in 1985, he had to look up its location on a map. Situated about midway...
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Giving Back: People: Kenya's Shompole Collection
Shop the Shompole Collection and Liz Gilbert’s Elephant Collection on the Indagare Souk online. The names of Liz Gilbert’s exquisitely crafted jewelry—Moon’s Silver and Horn, Ethiopian Two Star, North African...
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Style: People: Africa Insider: Liz Gilbert
Liz Gilbert, the Kenya-based creator of the Shompole Collection, shares her favorite discoveries from her extensive travels through Africa. You have documented the Maasai for years. What were the highlights...
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Greece: Santorini: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: 1800
One of the oldest and most acclaimed restaurants on Santorini, 1800 is housed in a restored 19th-century captain’s mansion. The often changing menu focuses on fresh Mediterranean dishes; the wine...
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Style: People: Artěl in Prague
When Karen Feldman launched her Czech glass company, Artěl, she was a newly arrived American ex-pat living in Prague, had no contacts in the Czech Republic’s age-old glass-blowing tradition, and...
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Escape: People: Francis Ford Coppola's Buenos Aires
When Francis Ford Coppola departed Buenos Aires after wrapping his most recent movie Tetro, he left behind an intimate retreat, Jardin Escondido, that he had created in midst of the...
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Style: People: Stylish in Mexico's San Miguel de Allende
The fact that we live in an ever-increasingly flat world is especially—and painfully—clear when it comes to shopping for unique finds while traveling. Whether it’s H&M in Sicily, Prada in...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Venice Goes Contemporary
Venice finds itself in an ongoing battle between old and new, more so perhaps than any other Old-World European city. Modern design is especially rare here, and one can practically...
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Green/Eco: People: The World's Best Ecolodges
In 2007, Hitesh Mehta left his full-time job as a successful landscape architect and environmental planner, embarking on a journey to scout and uncover the world’s best ecolodges. Three years,...
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Arts/Culture: People: Best of My Travel 2010
As Indagare’s features editor, I travel a lot and am often asked about favorite discoveries made while on the road. And even though every trip is unique and memorable in...
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Family: People: Unique Family Programs
Returning from a trip to Egypt that included a Nile cruise and special visits in Cairo, an Indagare member was most excited about the customized touring that made the country’s...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Kimara Ahnert on Travel & Beauty Trends
Makeup guru Kimara Ahnert’s Manhattan studio (www.kimara.com), on the Upper East Side, has long been a well-kept secret amongst more low-key celebrities, like Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields and Amanda Peet....
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Style: Pulse: An Invitation For Fashion's Most Exclusive Club
Indagare members are invited to join fashion’s most exclusive new online Web site and retailer Moda Operandi. (Click here to join) The first online luxury retailer that allows members to...
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Style: People: Fashion News: Moda Operandi
Every bona fide fashionista knows the dilemma: you see the dress-skirt-blouse-trouser of your dreams on the runway during the shows and then the piece disappears into fashion oblivion. If you’re...
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Escape: People: Magic in the Bahamas: Musha Cay
If guests need anything at Musha Cay, they simply hit the magic button—literally. The in-room, touch-tone phones all have one key labeled “Magic,” and it calls on the dedicated staff...
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Bahamas: Where to Stay: Most Indulgent: Musha Cay
Read a review of Musha Cay a private island retreat, a 2—minute boat ride off Great Exuma, which is owned by David Copperfield and comprises 11 islands. The main island...
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Food/Wine: People: Los Angeles' Favorite Chocolatier
Since launching her eponymous line of cakes and confectionary in 2004, Valerie Gordon has been at the forefront of Los Angeles’ celebrated artisan food scene. Entirely self-taught, she is today...
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Telluride: Where to Eat: Setting: Alpino Vino
This Alpine-inspired chalet opened in 2009 at an elevation of more than 11,000 feet, with gorgeous views of the Wilson Range. Raves an Indagare member: “Alpino Vino is at the...
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Giving Back: People: A Daily Dose of Giving Back: Milkshake
When Pam Caffray first approached Amy Jurkowitz with the idea of creating a “Daily Candy that does good,” both women knew they had a project full of potential. After all,...
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Spa/Wellness: People: Caudalie Spa Interview
One first glance, the relaxation room of the Caudalie Spa, in New York’s Plaza hotel, has a very unusual ingredient: along one of its walls, wine bottles are stacked floor-to-ceiling...
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Giving Back: People: Fashionable in the Philippines
Inspired by the authentic designs and beadwork of traditional tribes across the Philippines, Lenora Luisa Cabili founded Filip + Inna in 2010, after a career as a dancer with the...
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Learning: Pulse: Open Skies
The history of the all-business-class airline is not a happy one: such ventures as Silverjet, EOS and L’Avion folded, went bankrupt and were bought out, respectively. One of the sole...
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Food/Wine: People: Paris: Where to Eat Now
Here’s the dirty little secret no one will tell you: the single, slam-dunk Parisian bistro does not exist. It may have when Hemingway was around, but today the city’s food...
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Food/Wine: Places: You Asked: New York City Culinary Weekend
We are often asked about our favorite restaurants in New York City for visitors interested in compiling an itinerary for a great food weekend: one big night out, a nice...
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Learning: People: Ten Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
In MacKay Jenkins’ book What’s Gotten Into Us: Staying Healthy in a Toxic World (www.amazon.com), the author takes readers through some startling statistics, like the fact that 99 percent of...
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Green/Eco: People: Author Interview: What's Gotten Into Us?
MacKay Jenkins, an author and the director of Journalism at the University of Delaware, never set out to write about the toxic world we inhabit—until he went for a regular...
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Style: Places: Exploring Paris' Hottest New Neighborhood
The Haut Marais is buzzing. Roughly the area between the Musée National Picasso (which is closed for renovation until 2012) and the Place de la République, it’s a perfect place...
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Arts/Culture: People: The Traveling Dancer
When ballet dancer Daniil Simkin first burst onto the stage of the Metropolitan Opera a few seasons ago—he joined American Ballet Theatre as a soloist in 2008—there were audible gasps...
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Escape: People: Foodies on Napa
For this Napa update, we reached out to some of our favorite foodies in the Valley and asked about their all-time musts and recent discoveries. Their answers ran the gamut...
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Food/Wine: People: Interview with Napa Foodies, Part I
Acclaimed chefs Lissa Doumani & Hiro Sone, of Ame restaurant in San Francisco and Terra and Bar Terra in St. Helena, and Swanson vineyard’s Alexis Traina Swanson, share their favorites...
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Interview with Napa Foodies, Part II
John Conover, a partner of acclaimed Cade winery, and Philip Kendall, a resident of St. Helena and the vice president of Carneros Inn and Plumpjack resorts, share their favorites in...
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France: St.-Tropez: Where to Shop: Markets: Place de Lices Market
St.-Tropez’s famous Place des Lices, shaded by 100-year old plane trees, hosts one of the region’s most charming Provençal markets every Tuesday and Saturday morning. On Tuesday, it’s a classic...
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Food/Wine: People: Top Tables Sardinia
Laurel Barrack, owner and managing partner of Costa Smeralda Hotels, who is heading up the development of new luxury Villas at the legendary Cala di Volpe, Pitrizza and Romazzino hotels,...
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Giving Back: People: Trade (not Aid) in Rwanda
More than 500,000 people killed in 100 days. More than 250,000 women raped. Of the survivors approximately 70 percent infected with HIV. The numbers of the Rwandan genocide in 1994...
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Green/Eco: Places: Behind the Scenes in Southwestern France
Dominique Haim, whose family’s owns La Petite Escalère, one of southwestern France’s most exquisite private sculpture gardens, shares her vision for the garden, regional favorite spots and what not to...
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Arts/Culture: Places: The Secret (Sculpture) Garden
Like so many projects that blur the line between genius and folly, La Petite Escalère, a stunning private sculpture garden in southwestern France, began with an honest mistake. In this...
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Spain: Basque Country: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: Cristobal Balenciaga Museoa
Inaugurated in the summer of 2011 by Queen Sofia of Spain, the Balenciaga Museum is a trove for the fashion-obsessed. The work of Balenciaga, a mentor for such greats as...
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Escape: People: San Francisco Insider
When an Indagare member recently traveled to San Francisco, we reached out to our favorite insider touring company there for a very special itinerary. The three-day trip included a sushi-making...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Cité de l’Océan et du Surf
The new surf museum called Cité de l’Océan et du Surf is a must-see for anyone visiting Biarritz. Opened in June 2011, the striking museum was designed by architect (and...
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Food/Wine: Places: Best of Dining: Amalfi Coast & Capri
The first part of Indagare’s four-part Best of Italy Dining series focuses on the iconic Amalfi Coast, including the island of Capri. Since the towns of Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento...
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Style: People: Vibrant Children's Fashion
A modern-day Renaissance woman, children’s clothing designer Thuy-Tien Crampton has been all over the map. French with Vietnamese origins, she grew up in Paris, London and Los Angeles, studied at...
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Giving Back: People: Indagare Exclusive: Elephant Collection
Since inception, the Indagare Souk has championed the Shompole Collection, an expertly crafted line of jewelry made by African craftsmen and women and designed by Kenya -based jewelry designer Elizabeth...
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Food/Wine: People: Making Wine in Oregon
There are some professions that one assumes people cannot simply fall into: professional ballet dancer; space-mission astronaut; successful West Coast winemaker. Oregon-based Maggie Harrison, of the Willamette Valley’s Antica Terra...
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Green/Eco: People: Protecting the Caribbean
Dr. Philip Kramer, the director of The Nature Conservancy’s Caribbean program, first fell in love with the region from under the sea. Originally from South Carolina and with degrees in...
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Learning: People: Reading Cities: Berlin
In August 2011, I traveled to Berlin for the first time (read Just Back From Berlin). Considering I am German, born in Wiesbaden and raised in Munich and Koblenz, before...
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Arts/Culture: Places: Shakespeare Theatre Co. Turns 25
If we lived in the U.K., Michael Kahn, the artistic director of Washington’s Shakespeare Theatre Company (www.shakespearetheatre.org) would probably be Sir Michael Kahn. His accomplishments in the world of theater...
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Giving Back: People: Unite The World with Africa
For Anne Wells, Tanzania was love at first sight. “I adored everything: the vast landscape; the huge canopy sky; the scents and smells; the red earth; the stampeding wildlife; and...
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Food/Wine: Places: Restaurants Near Brooklyn's BAM
When planning to see a show at BAM, make a night of it and have a pre- or post-theater meal at one of these Brooklyn neighborhood spots. Berlyn: 25 Lafayette...
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Arts/Culture: People: The Travel Photographer
Travel photographer Cynthia Lynn didn’t just inherit a love for capturing her day-to-day surroundings from her father; she also received her first camera from him. “Ever the perfectionist, he kept...
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Morocco: Strategies: Lay of the Land: Fes
What: Morocco’s second-largest city, whose walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fes has been called the Athens of Africa, in part thanks to its university, one of the...
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Active/Adventure: People: Exploring Ancient Bagan
The temple-strewn fields of Bagan have a similar effect as seeing the canals of Venice or the pyramids of Egypt for the first time. They make you long for the...
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Style: People: Giving Back Boutique
Tucked in a breezy space on the top floor above Yangon’s Monsoon restaurant, Helping Hands Loft (www.helpinghandsyangon.wordpress.com) is a genius fair-trade boutique. It collaborates with NGOs in producing quality gifts,...
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Giving Back: People: The Thoughtful Traveler
Hardly a travel-news day goes by without some coverage of Myanmar (Burma). After decades of isolation, the southeast Asian country is all the rage and plugged-in travelers are hankering for...
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Giving Back: Places: Driving Change: Myanmar's Amara
Social entrepreneur Kalayar Schreiber, who splits her time between Myanmar and Germany, knew something had shifted during this year’s annual check-up at her longtime doctor in Munich. “The nurse asked...
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Learning: People: Delhi: Behind the Scenes
In addition to the big name hotels, restaurants and shops, many of today’s high-end travelers crave the secret, authentic spots only a true insider can reveal. Fiona Caulfield—author of the...
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France: French Riviera: Strategies: Lay of the Land
Known as the French Riviera, the Côte d’Azur, stretches along the Mediterranean coastline, extending from Menton near the Italian border to western Cassis. Along it, you will find such legendary...
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South Africa: Winelands: Where to Stay: Hideaways: Le Quartier Français
This gracious and charming guesthouse, a member of Relais & Chateaux, opened as a fourteen-room lodge in 1991 and remains one of the top places for foodies. Acclaimed chef Margot...
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Las Vegas: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: Twist
Much-lauded, Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire heads this stylish restaurant on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental. With its double-height ceiling, sweeping views and globe pendants, Twist is a gleaming-mod...
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Las Vegas: Where to Eat: Relaxed but Refined: Mon Ami Gabi
This French brasserie, in the Paris, was recommended to me by a couple of self-dubbed “Vegas haters,” who admitted they loathed the city’s over-the-top vibe but found the ambience and...
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Food/Wine: People: Paris Dining Now
For a classic capital, Paris is surprisingly trendy, especially when it comes to its culinary offerings. Sure, there are eternally popular standards, but newcomers keep raising the bar, and the...
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Style: People: Handmade in Morocco
Indagare’s live Souk shopping events (read about the upcoming Spring edition, May 7 through 9) are a great place to hunt for stylish fashion, accessories and jewelry. But even more...
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