[won-der-luhst] a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.
If you are looking at getting away for the Winter holidays then look no further. This hotel is raising the bar for Swiss Alps luxury accommodation, and this Christmas you could be a part of it. Find out all about the beautiful Chedi Andermatt, the only place you’ll want to stay this winter.
I love New York but every now and then I need to get away from the city and enjoy a little slice of paradise. With any luck, I’ll get to visit Palace Resorts in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. About a week ago we attended the launch party for the spectacular resort via a cocktail reception at Arena just off of time square. The event introduced media, and industry insiders to the fabulous new vacation spot. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails and passing appetizers while hearing about the grande project from the key players behind the scenes. Moon Palace Jamaica Grande is the first property owned by Palace resorts on the island. When thinking of places for their next project Jamaica stood out as the go-to destination. Its culture, history and natural beauty stood out to investors as the perfect place for a new resort.
Summer is the perfect time to visit your favorite destinations or to explore the good ole USA. If Houston is on your short list of places to visit, we highly recommend these legendary places. Especially if you’re an art lover like ourselves.
BVLGARI: 130 Years of Masterpieces, an exhibition of approximately 150 sizable pieces of jewelry from Bulgari’s Heritage Collection, including masterpieces from the historical archives of the company headquarters in Rome or on loan from private collections. 
This exclusive retrospective marks the first time the storied jeweler has showcased pieces representing every period since its Roman beginnings in 1884, making BVLGARI: 130 Years of Masterpieces a once-in-a-lifetime event. The exhibition runs through October 5, 2014. More info: http://bit.ly/bvghmns
Hermann Park celebrates its Centennial in 2014 with a series of public activities, including the addition of the 15-acre McGovern Centennial Gardens and the restoration of the historic Grand Gateway entrance to the heart of the park, both set to open in Fall 2014. Art in the Park is a centennial project designed to bring delight to the more than 6 million annual visitors to the Park by bringing contemporary public art by international artists to the Park throughout 2014 and beyond. Installations include permanent and loaned works by Trenton Doyle Hancock, Patrick Dougherty, Louise Bourgeois, Sharon Engelstein, Yvonne Domenge, Orly Genger and Ugo Rondinone (to be installed in November 2014). More info: http://bit.ly/hpc2014
Believing in the spiritual powers of art, John and Dominique de Menil built what has been called one of the finest collections of the modern era. Still growing and housed in a landmark of modern architecture, The Menil Collection is a local treasure and a global destination – an urban oasis open free of charge to all. This summer, the Menil presents a micro exhibition of works by Charles James in A Thin Wall of Air: Charles James. 
Featuring gowns, suits, hats and coats made for Dominique de Menil alongside furniture James designed for the de Menil’s home, the exhibition affords an intimate look into the close working relationship between artist and patron. More info: http://bit.ly/menil
Soto Summer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Jesús Rafael Soto’s signature Penetrables series is one of the great marvels of contemporary art. The Houston Penetrable—the Venezuelan artist’s final, and most ambitious work—is the only one Soto (1923–2005) designed as permanent or semi-permanent, and one of the few he created as an indoor piece. More info: http://bit.ly/mfahsoto
Currently on view at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is an exhibition featuring more than two hundred works of art as well as notebooks, sketchbooks, studies and other artist materials and ephemera from artist Trenton Doyle Hancock. For nearly two decades since his graduation from Temple University, Trenton Doyle Hancock has brought to life a cast of colorful—and often not so colorful—characters through his work. The artist’s use of vivid imagery and mythology has earned him national and international recognition and prompted a fascination with the foundation of his practice. What emerges upon further examination of those foundations is a wide-range of influences including comics, graphic novels, cartoons, music, and film. More info: http://bit.ly/camhhancock
Roberto Cavalli opened the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge. This luxe location is situated in the most exclusive area of the Mediterranean island, the new Cavalli experience presents his entertainment & nightlife concept in the heart of the promenade that welcomes yachts into the harbor of Ibiza Marina. The Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge will be the go-to destination for celebrities and socialites. The new Cavalli Ibiza features an open-air restaurant where luxury and innovation are merged in the décor and in the details to create a unique ambience, allowing the clients to live a ‘total experience’ in pure Cavalli style.
If you’re looking for a fun getaway to relax or hang with family and friends, then you should definitely check out Grand Lucayan, in Grand Bahama Island. Its the largest property in the fourth biggest island of the Bahamas. Although not located right on the US, the island is just 55 miles off the Florida coast, making it extremely accessible and perfect for a relaxing getaway without having to go far. Here are a few fun facts about what this town is known for:
Jars, Grace Bay Club’s newest restaurant pop boast picturesque views on Grace Bay Beach in Turks & Caicos. The concept is genius and innovative, the entire food and beverage menu is served in jars of various shapes and sizes. Jars are the second pop-up dining experience to arrive at Grace Bay Club, just one year after successfully introducing the Caribbean to its first pop-up restaurant and bar, Stix on Grace Bay, now making an encore appearance at West Bay Club.
Jars feature a 30-foot communal table with colorful stools for guests to enjoy innovative cuisine, rum punches, and handcrafted cocktails, all while savoring the unforgettable ocean views directly on Grace Bay Beach. The main bar, perfectly situated under a palm tree thatch hut, and lounge area, complete with oversized sofas and the sounds of Caribbean music twirling in the background, set the mood for an extraordinary experience under the stars.
Now let’s get to the menu, some of the highlights include Chilled Yellow and Red Tomato Gazpacho with Manchego Scone; Spiny Lobster Ramen with Ginger Pasta & Snow Peas in Sesame Broth; Malaysian Fried Rice with Red Chili Egg, Spring Onion and Dungeness Crab; Coconut Pana Cotta; and Island Ice Cream Cassata. The cocktails are just as exquisite. The handcrafted cocktail includes innovative sips such as the Minty Cherry Fizz, a sparkling cocktail with cherry beer and crushes mint, and the Torrontes Mojito, a bold island-inspired blend of rum, lime, mint and topped with Torrontes Wine, as well as a selection of refreshing rosé wines and in-house flavored rums.
If you’re planning a trip to Turks & Caicos, visit Jars on Grace Bay as it is open daily, from 11am to 6pm. For more information about Grace Bay Club, please visit www.gracebayclub.com. For reservations please email reservations@gracebayclub.com or call toll-free (+1) 800-946-5757.
Now that the weather has finally improved, its is finally time to take our party to the harbor. Spirit Cruises offers several daily cruises aboard the posh Spirit of New York yacht. We recently had the privilege of enjoying the season’s maiden voyage aboard the newly renovated vessel. Last week we attended a press showcase which allowed media and industry insiders the chance to experience a two hour tour complete with dinner buffet and DJ. Since our last visit with Spirit Cruises there have been several fabulous changes.
The most talked about celebrities and fashion icons gathered at the iconic The Mark, before heading to New York’s most coveted annual event, the 2014 Costume Institute Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Victoria and David Beckham, Lupita Nyong’o, Lily Donaldson, Margot Robbie, Karolina Kurková, Adele Exarchopoulos, Domenico Dolce, Elizabeth Olsen, Dianna Agron, Giovanna Battaglia, Monica Bellucci, Douglas Booth, Bianca Brandolini, Coco Brandoini, Joy Bryant, Arizona Muse, Eddie Redmayne, Lord Arthur Mornington, Sarah Paulson, Bee Shaffer, Andre Leon Talley, Stella Tennant, Mario Testino, Gabrielle Union, Sukie Waterhouse and many more departed the hotel at sundown to join Chair Aerin Lauder and Co-Chairs Anna Wintour, Bradley Cooper, Oscar de la Renta, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch at the museum.