After several days of moving through Palawan, I learned how valuable it can be to arrive somewhere that simply makes travel easier. Canvas Boutique Hotel sits only minutes from Puerto Princesa International Airport, which immediately makes it practical for travelers arriving in the city, preparing for a flight, or moving between different parts of Palawan. […]

Carpe Diem was never supposed to be a hotel. Around a decade ago, sisters Armelle and Christelle left France and moved their family to the Philippines. And when I say family, I mean all of it: their children came with them, their mother came with them, and they were not arriving with a hospitality blueprint […]

The road into The Dome Hotel & Resort Puerto Princesa does not immediately tell you what is waiting at the end of it. When we first made our way toward the property, I remember wondering exactly where we were going. The approach feels removed from the polished entrances people often associate with resorts, but once you […]

There are places you understand almost as soon as you arrive, and then there are places that slowly reveal themselves through the people you meet, the stories you are told, and the details you only begin to notice once someone gives them meaning. Princesa Garden Island Resort became that kind of place for me. We […]

From Harlem and Washington, D.C., to the ateliers of Europe, Kenny Kas has lived many lives. Now the designer is drawing on decades of fashion, adversity and hard-earned perspective to build something larger than his next collection: a legacy.

3 out of 5 stars Psychological Thriller – R – 1h 49min Explorations of the machinery behind what we see on television are hardly a novelty in Hollywood. Network (1976) remains the quintessential Oscar-winning classic—still relevant, still gutsy—and it unleashed myriad descendants: Broadcast News, Quiz Show, To Die For, and Bombshell are just a few […]

Marc Dennis’s new works at Harper’s Gallery in New York this fall are monuments of overwhelming seduction and visual pleasure. The artist’s extraordinary talent, his infectious lust for nature’s stunning gifts—whether a peony or a cheerleader with pom-poms—and his optimistic vision all come together in a show aptly titled Sugar On My Tongue. It is […]

Marcia returns for her eighth travel diary with Gurus Magazine, marking a milestone in her series exploring the world’s most enchanting destinations—now turning her lens toward her curated passport of global accommodations. Marcia invites readers on a world-spanning journey, debuting her An American Abroad Travel Series alongside her ultimate guide to luxury and boutique stays […]

From Taylor Swift’s sculptural sparkle to Lisa’s head-turning crimson drama, these women delivered some of the most memorable fashion moments of the night. The MTV Video Music Awards have never been an occasion for playing it safe. Year after year, the VMAs turn the red carpet into a playground for music’s biggest stars to experiment […]

The global art and creative supplies brand marks its fifth anniversary with a celebration of creativity, community, and a renewed commitment to making art accessible to more people. LOS ANGELES, September 17, 2026 — Five years after its founding, Grabie is looking toward the future with a continued focus on one simple idea: making creativity […]

The FlyUSA CEO breaks down what first-time private flyers should know, from choosing the right aircraft to understanding costs, timing, and why the real luxury may simply be getting your time back. For travelers approaching that point where flying private feels less like an impossible luxury and more like a serious consideration, Barry Shevlin believes […]

Malibu Food & Wine opened its weekend at the breathtaking Saddlerock Ranch with an extraordinary evening hosted by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron in support of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), bringing together acclaimed chefs, exceptional wines, and meaningful philanthropy for an unforgettable night in Malibu. Following a successful inaugural year, founders Chef […]

Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant joined Observer in celebrating 30 years of Sex and the City with an intimate, insiders-only New York Fashion Week evening at CORE: Club on Monday, September 14, bringing together author Candace Bushnell, @mytherapistsays Founder Lola Tash, and Observer moderator Jasmine Lobe for a conversation on the cultural phenomenon’s enduring legacy and […]

5 out of 5 stars Action/Fantasy – R – 2h 52m When I read those ancient stories as a kid, I had a clear distinction in my mind between gods, heroes, and ordinary people. I knew what the gods looked like—whether it was Zeus or Poseidon, Hermes, Apollo, or Aphrodite—thanks to countless artists and sculptors […]

Ancient Greece provides the reference, but not the rules. Fashion has always borrowed from the past, but the interesting part is what happens when you stop treating it too carefully. For The New Antiquity, the familiar codes of classical dress—draping, gold, laurel, lace and exaggerated proportion—are pulled into the present. There are echoes of Greek […]

The power of becoming your authentic self is a North Star many spend their lives searching for. But for Sandra Vergara, the journey has never been about becoming someone else. It has been about allowing the world to see more of who she is.  Long before stepping into the luxury real-estate world of Selling Sunset, Sandra […]

At her fifth annual celebration, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star brought together fashion, entertainment, and the women pushing circular fashion forward. New York has never needed another reason to talk about fashion. But Sutton Stracke gave it one. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and fashion entrepreneur brought her 5th Annual Women […]

At Millennial Plastic Surgery, the New York plastic surgeon is building a practice where advanced technique, individualized care and a more open conversation around aesthetics meet. Plastic surgery has entered a different era. For many patients, the conversation is no longer simply about changing a feature or chasing an ideal. It is increasingly about refinement, […]

What began as lunch at The Monkey Tree Cafe & Bar opened the door to Banana Bay Boracay, a thoughtful approach to island hospitality, and a side of Boracay, Philippines, that deserves far more attention. Most people arrive in Boracay already knowing what they came to see. White Beach has earned its reputation: powdery sand, […]

Hidden behind the palms of Station 1, a former private home offers a more intimate way to experience one of the Philippines’ most famous islands. There is a moment when you arrive at The Strand Boutique Resort when Boracay seems to disappear. Not completely, of course. White Beach is still nearby, along with the restaurants, […]