Traveling to Amangiri is already an experience in and of itself. Lost in the middle of the Utah desert, a four-hour drive from Las Vegas, it looks from the outside like a no man’s land that could be hiding Area 51. There’s …
New Yorkers, the weekend is upon us and nature beckons. Ditch the car and the trains. Surely, flying is far more stylish and StndAIR, the new ultra fancy airline owned by The Standard hotels, has everything you need. Hotel magnate …
It’s no longer just a rumor. It’s for real this time. Hyperloop One tested this week its eponymous train in the desert outside Las Vegas. The company aims to ferry people from Los Angeles to San Francisco in a futuristic …
International travel can be a real headache when it comes to language barriers. There are places like Thailand, where Westerners feel that locals are answering “yes” to all their questions. So let’s toss out those slightly incomprehensible dictionaries and stop …
Spring is without doubt the sweetest time to ski. If skiing in April seems like an odd concept to the uninitiated, Val d’Isère has all the answers. This small village in the Tarentaise Valley just across the border with Italy, …
Aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled its new “Airspace” cabin concept, focused squarely on the need to give more space to travelers, whether in business or economy class. That’s a breath of fresh air in an era where passengers have seen …
Oh the glory of Easter, a feast for the tastebuds centered on one thing alone: chocolate! This weekend is hotly anticipated by our stomachs, which prepare to engage in potentially limitless chocolate debauchery, swiftly followed by nauseating indigestion during which …
Marseille, the first Greek settlement in France, still bears many iconic architectural remnants of that ancient civilization. It’s also known for its classic architecture on the banks of the Mediterranean. Just think of the historic high street of Canebière in …
Lady Gaga made a big splash during her red carpet appearance ahead of her performance of “Till it Happens to You” at Sunday’s 88th Oscars ceremony. What caught attention was not her unusually sober outfit or her bleached hair, but …
The acclaim and respect of peers is not enough for Oscars nominees. Whether or not they get a golden statuette in Hollywood come February 28, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet and Michael Fassbender will all be winners… of an extravagant $200,000 …
This may surprise you, but Beyoncé is just like the rest of us. Okay, in one respect: she rents on Airbnb. The pop idol asked organizers of the Super Bowl, where she sang at half-time during the 50th edition of …
On a cold winter day in Paris, gray as ever, who hasn’t dreamt of biting into a hot, soft, comforting raclette cheese melt in a Swiss chalet? For the second consecutive year, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme can make this dream …
Let’s be honest here. You don’t go to Courchevel for competitive skiing. It’s a place you visit to discover part of its countless slopes of powdery goodness (spread across 600 kilometers, or 370 miles) and its dozens of luxury shops. …
Ever since the latest installment in the “Star Wars” franchise came out in theaters — and even before — countless products, the BB-8 robot included, have hit store shelves. They made a killing during the holiday shopping season. Fancy Oli …
“Welcome to Miami.” Like Will Smith’s song, Miami can easily be seen as a destination with a whole lot of bling, both sophisticated and a tad vulgar. At least, that’s what Fancy Oli expected when he headed there to escape …
It all dates back to the Middle Ages, when revelers followed a tradition of burning a huge log of freshly cut wood in the chimney, hoping it would bering great prosperity in the coming year. But it has since become …
Don’t be fooled by the sight of this old firehouse and its 19th century Victorian Gothic style straight out of “Poltergeist,” the ghost movie. The Chiltern House made a lot of noise in September 2014, quickly becoming the “it” place …
Want to get away? Travel around the world? But you can’t stand commercial flights or being packed like sardines with a bunch of other passengers… Look no further than FancyOli to get you out of this impasse. Luxury hotel group …
Gros coup de cœur de Fancy Oli pour le nouveau sac Anya Hindmarch issu de la collection Printemps-Été 2015. Fun et original, voici le Ebury Sticker-Print Leather Tote. The British designer known for her offset prints got inspiration from schoolgirl sketches …
FancyOli is dedicating this week to Japan. From mid-March to mid-April, cherry trees produce their stunning sakura blooms for hanami season. It’s a time-honored Japanese tradition and cultural phenomenon. Japanese people celebrate the season with numerous outings at parks and …
Capsule hotels are typically Japanese and quirky. No, these are not the kind of capsules you might throw on the ground or send orbiting around a planet. They are just specially designed accommodations that maximize their use of space. Built …
One out every 10 people fears airplanes. The sheer horror of plane crashes and the deadly destruction they leave in their path makes aviophobes question the reliability of aircraft. True, accidents do happen, and fast. All it takes is something …
Le Cinq Codet is the latest five-star hotel on the left bank in Paris. It’s located in the seventh arrondissement, just steps from the Invalides complex. Its name owes to its discreet address at 5 rue Louis Codet, named after a …
Travel guides are vital for any fancy traveler. Practical, they are the perfect ally for recommendations on hotels, restaurants, shops and travel itineraries depending on your budget and interests. Travel guides can be frustrating, with just a small fraction of …
If you associate Mykonos with party central, where music rings out until sunrise over a deep blue sea, small taverns, chaotic roads (and drivers), yachts, drag queen shows and luxury boutiques… this is it! Largely through word of mouth from …
In February, the Four Seasons hotel chain launched its first air cruise. The “Private Jet Experience” aboard a Boeing 757 gives guests an opportunity to choose from a collection of upscale adventures aboard a flying luxury palace decked in the …
Retreating to your cabin in the woods for a weekend with friends chatting by a warm chimney fire. What a dream. Danish firm Vipp, better known for its home design products, will make your dreams come true with its prefabricated …
Honfleur and its fishing port can be a tourist magnet, with the camera-wielding throngs swarming its galleries, boutiques and restaurants. While you may want to take refuge from the tourist buses by hunkering down in your hotel, it is rather …
A Christie’s auction on June 1 in Hong Kong beat a new record. A Hermès Diamond Birkin 35 bag from the collection dedicated to British singer-actress Jane Birkin went under the hammer for 1.72 million Hong Kong dollars (about 202,000 …
Etihad Airways, voted the world’s best airline for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, is pushing ahead with its ultra-luxurious first-class cabins in its new A380 fleet. Since late 2014, the United Arab Emirates-based company offers mini-apartments it …
It’s surely the fanciest and most elegant annual rendezvous of the capital city, with thousands of picnicking revelers taking over a Paris landmark for a dinner that is out of this world. Each year, the location of the very select …
Young, decked out in Louis Vuitton from head to toe, and hailing from the four corners of the world,they are sometimes nice and sometimes naughty but are all rich, very rich. At least thanks to their families. These kids want …
For his second visit to Amsterdam, Fancy Oli opted to get out of the city center a little to leave his suitcase at the Sir Albert Hotel, a designer hotel that opened in Spring 2013. Located in the De Pijp …
The British firm Skytrax, which does research and publishes statistics on international travel, has revealed its list of the world’s top 100 airlines. And the winner is… (drumroll)… 1 – Qatar Airways 2 – Singapore Airlines 3 – Cathay Pacific …
Hallelujah! It took a while for them to make the switch to digital, but Louis Vuitton finally launched its latest mobile app for its City Guides on November 5. And for a kickoff in style, four new cities were added …
FancyOli checked out Soho House Berlin this week. Only members of the Soho House private club have access to its hotels around the world, from New York, Miami and Los Angeles to London and Istanbul. And only clients of the …
Any excuse is reason enough to organize a picnic: a sunny Sunday in a parc by a lake, Independence Day celebrations, a country-style birthday party thrown in a city garden. Regardless of the occasion, you should always be prepared. For …
Each year, some 25 million pieces of luggage are lost in airports. That’s way too much! But this little case that looks like a modem from the 1990s may do the trick next time you catch a flight. The Trakdot …
After several months of renovations, the new bar at l’Hôtel Particulier Montmartre has reopened its doors. New decor, new atmosphere, new menu. Renamed Le Très Particulier, it’s the latest fancy spot in Paris. Good luck finding it on the first …
For those fine palates let down for so long because they had no access to airline lounges and salons, the main airport serving Paris, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, opened a new gourmet restaurant in June. I LOVE PARIS was launched by …
The Cronut, the fried delicacy idolized by New York’s morning joggers, fashionistas, bloggers and hipsters alike, is still riding high more than two years after its stunning entry on the highly competitive pastry scene in the Big Apple. French chef …
The legendary nightclub Les Bains Douches, whose heyday was in the 1990s, once appeared doomed to never again open its doors. That was until current owner Jean-Pierre Marois launched a massive renovation to save the Parisian icon. Last Spring, after …
Mariah Carey has never made a secret of her love for dogs with ridiculous names: The Good Reverend Pow Jackson, Pipitty Jackson, Mutley P. Gore Jackson The Third, Jill E. Beans, Cha Cha, Jackie Lambchops, J.J. and Squeak E. Beans. …
This week, FancyOli gives way to the huge contemporary art expo taking place in Paris. From October 22-25, the Grand Palais museum and exhibition hall hosts the event critical for the world’s biggest galleries. Some 3,400 artists are featured this …
New luxury establishment Hôtel Bachaumont opened its doors in July in the heart of Paris, between the rue Montorgueil and rue Montmartre. In a few weeks, this former clinic has become the neighborhood’s hip hotspot. It owes its success to its Le Night …
After yearlong renovations, the Ruinart champagne house — France’s oldest — reopened its cellars to the public in the Spring. Visits are by reservation only. For champagne addicts, the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is doubtless one of the fanciest champagne …
Possibly one of the fanciest names in fine dining for the autumn season, this restaurant is located on the Left Bank in Paris and offers a caviar-based menu. La Gauche Caviar is Le Montana hotel’s restaurant. Doors opened this summer …
It may be all-out warfare between airlines over always-fancier business class service, but La Compagnie is bucking the trend. Backed by 40 investors, this new company launched in october 2013 offers low-cost business class flights between Paris and New York. …
Forget about Austria’s old school traditional balls and operas. The Daniel hotel is the living proof that Vienna can still be young and hip. Since 2011, this renovated sixties-era building has become the city’s boho spot, an urban cocoon with inspired and …
In Brussels, there is a hotel that stands apart from all others around the world. Designed in 2010 by Michel Penneman and architect Olivier Hannaert, the Pantone Hotel is located in the hip Saint-Gilles neighborhood, just five minutes from the chic shopping …
Besides WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and a couple other apps, we don’t make the best use of our smartphones. It’s a little like our brains. If you’re heading abroad, here are some of the best apps to upload before leaving. Facebook – Instagram …
Traveling to Amangiri is already an experience in and of itself. Lost in the middle of the Utah desert, a four-hour drive from Las Vegas, it looks from the outside like a no man’s land that could be hiding Area 51. There’s …
They took their time to catch up with their competitors, but Air France has in recent months equipped its Business Class with new seats, spending some 500 million euros ($545 million) for the upgrade. For now, these new seats are …
Marrakesh is, without a doubt, the preferred vacation destination for the French, the rich and famous, and fashionistas who need a good sunbath. It’s easy to get there and the culture shock is guaranteed. An Eldorado of sorts for real …
Take the discreet entrance to enter this secret place. After Geneva, Ramatuelle and apartments at the Trocadéro in Paris, owner Michel Reybier has added La Réserve Paris – Hôtel & Spa to his collection of hotels and residences. After two …
Berlin has its party reputation, but it’s also a multilayered, complex city. Its weather leaves lots to be desired, memories of war still permeate the landscape, the architecture is not always the most beautiful the world has to offer and …
Ah jetlag, that foe of millions of travelers the world around! How can you optimize your trip and minimize that big tiresome feeling upon arrival? Here are a few tips to help you triumph over jetlag like a pro. 1) On …
After car-sharing, make room for jet-sharing. The basic idea is the same: share a trip with others. But this time, it’s aboard a private jet! The Cojetage unlocks the doors to this kingdom. About 40 percent of private jets currently …
It’s Fashion Week, so let’s talk about New York. The city that never sleeps is filled with new hotels. If you’re ready to fight the cold and the snow, slip on your ushanka and your (fake) fur coat to head …
Don’t worry if your taxi doesn’t find this hotel right away. Behind what looks like a seventies-era housing project lies a new must-see in London: The Mondrian. Located between the OXO Tower and Blackfriars Bridge in the former Sea Containers …
Let’s start off with a bit of kitsch: Las Vegas, aka Sin City, where “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” unless it’s herpes. Most of you will have a real (or fake) need to visit Las Vegas, and the …
They took their time to catch up with their competitors, but Air France has in recent months equipped its Business Class with new seats, spending some 500 million euros ($545 million) for the upgrade. For now, these new seats are …
Marrakesh is, without a doubt, the preferred vacation destination for the French, the rich and famous, and fashionistas who need a good sunbath. It’s easy to get there and the culture shock is guaranteed. An Eldorado of sorts for real …
Take the discreet entrance to enter this secret place. After Geneva, Ramatuelle and apartments at the Trocadéro in Paris, owner Michel Reybier has added La Réserve Paris – Hôtel & Spa to his collection of hotels and residences. After two …
Berlin has its party reputation, but it’s also a multilayered, complex city. Its weather leaves lots to be desired, memories of war still permeate the landscape, the architecture is not always the most beautiful the world has to offer and …
Ah jetlag, that foe of millions of travelers the world around! How can you optimize your trip and minimize that big tiresome feeling upon arrival? Here are a few tips to help you triumph over jetlag like a pro. 1) On …
After car-sharing, make room for jet-sharing. The basic idea is the same: share a trip with others. But this time, it’s aboard a private jet! The Cojetage unlocks the doors to this kingdom. About 40 percent of private jets currently …
It’s Fashion Week, so let’s talk about New York. The city that never sleeps is filled with new hotels. If you’re ready to fight the cold and the snow, slip on your ushanka and your (fake) fur coat to head …
Don’t worry if your taxi doesn’t find this hotel right away. Behind what looks like a seventies-era housing project lies a new must-see in London: The Mondrian. Located between the OXO Tower and Blackfriars Bridge in the former Sea Containers …
Let’s start off with a bit of kitsch: Las Vegas, aka Sin City, where “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” unless it’s herpes. Most of you will have a real (or fake) need to visit Las Vegas, and the …