Monthly Archives: April 2021

When a couturier meets an architect to create a fabulous home for fashion, something magical happens. The act of shopping for luxury clothing becomes much more than simply purchasing a good—instead, clients are treated to an all-encompassing aesthetic experience, one where both the clothing and the architecture complement one another. Herewith are ten spectacular boutiques in fashion capitals across the globe—all designed by world-famous architects.

The Chanel boutique in Paris. PHOTO: COURTESY OF PETER MARINO

Acclaimed architect Peter Marino is quite familiar with Chanel, having devised no fewer than 12 boutiques for the brand, three of which are in Paris. His most recent in the City of Light debuted in 2012 and is located on Avenue Montaigne, the famed shopping boulevard home to dozens of haute-couture stores. Marino brings his signature luxe aesthetic to the space, with gold tweed walls, embroidered silk curtains, and a white marble staircase.

Traveling is all about ‘fun’ until small hassles like always taking the wrong turns or finding yourself wallet-less the next morning can ruin your trip in a second. To make you truly stress-free and enable you to enjoy your vacation with utmost conviction, here is a list of some travel hacks you can put to use on your next trip.

It’s mind-boggling to think that this Middle Eastern megalopolis of gravity-defying skyscrapers, world-class shopping malls, and man-made islands—all at the edge of an endless desert—was once a lowly fishing village.It's now known as the “City of Gold,” but there’s beauty and tranquility to be found in all that extravagance. From a no-expenses-spared seaside palace to a secluded desert oasis, these hotels top our must-stay list.

Sometimes, inspiration for your next big trip can take the form of a single photo. Or getting back surprising 23andMe results and thinking, “Hey, why don’t I go to my homeland?!” There are so many ways to decide where to go and what to do — even if you don’t want to fall down the Google rabbit hole for hours. Here are the best ways to figure out where to disperse all those extra points and miles in 2018 — with extra wisdom from our TPG Lounge on Facebook.

This one might seem obvious to TPG diehards, but it’s also the most important! 

Michael A. scopes out TPG for ideas, then says, “I determine feasibility by seeing United and Hilton award availability. If everything aligns, I book!”

You’re already on TPG (yay!) and we’re happy to highlight everything from destinations to hit to restaurants to try. Consistently following a few sites will make you aware of trending places (if that’s your thing), even