Cherry Blossom Walks of America

The arrival of spring is only rivalled by glorious days of summer owing to its balmy, sometimes sultry temperatures. Besides thawing out from the frigidity of winter, spring offers spectacular viewing of its bloom, be it the tulips, daffodils or the stars of the season – Cherry Blossom. The epitome of tender hues, these delicateContinueContinue reading “Cherry Blossom Walks of America”

Weekend In Rose City of Portland, OR

The Northwest Pacific region is highly revered for its lush surroundings sprinkled generously with volcanic mountain peaks and waterfalls in Oregon and Washington states. But little did I know that there is a city known for its fragrant blooming roses and it is none other than Portland, Oregon. I visited Portland, OR to kick offContinueContinue reading “Weekend In Rose City of Portland, OR”

Sunset Strolls in San Diego, California

La Jolla  – The very sound of it painted a picture in my mind before my visit. Me sitting on an iron railing balcony of an ivory stucco house dressed in a mustard flowing jumpsuit enjoying the molten ball of fire over the Pacific Ocean sipping a margarita from a wide rim saucer. Fast forwardContinueContinue reading “Sunset Strolls in San Diego, California”

Review : Brunch at Sarabeth’s Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is enough of an address for the suave and conversant to know its in Manhattan. For over a century it has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for the moneyed and owing to this perception the architecture, art and experiences it beholds reflect the upward. The steady seasoning of tastesContinueContinue reading “Review : Brunch at Sarabeth’s Upper East Side”

10 Coastal Getaways in New England

If you had a choice what would you choose, the ocean’s bounty on your plate or the sights of breaching whales few yards away? Fortunately New Englanders in America don’t have to choose as the visual and taste buds are satiated as summer beckons us to the coastal towns. While North East Coast of AmericaContinueContinue reading “10 Coastal Getaways in New England”

Romantic Getaway in Nantucket

The romantic notion of being marooned on an island with your lover has been spun around for centuries through novels, movies and today on Instagram / YouTube videos. A romantic island getaway is ideal to celebrate milestones, special occasions or take that much needed long weekend to enjoy some sun and sand with your oneContinueContinue reading “Romantic Getaway in Nantucket”

Cupcakes And The Cities

The dainty looking mini cake decorated with sprinkles and buttercream has become an integral part of our guilty pleasures and Me- Time. What started off as an American dessert trend in New York has the world in a rage almost two decades later. Cupcakes symbolise our love for pleasure, art, beauty and the romance ofContinueContinue reading “Cupcakes And The Cities”

Spiced Holiday Cocktails To Enjoy In Boston

Extensive research of the cocktail bar before a visit is my norm, even when it isn’t scheduled for a write up on the blog. So about a quarter of a year ago when I was reading about The Hawthorne Bar at Hotel Commonwealth, it was mostly to do with how celebrated its position is inContinueContinue reading “Spiced Holiday Cocktails To Enjoy In Boston”

Fashion Week Night Outs in New York

It is that time of the year when the big fours kick off at an otherwise dreary, empty loft on 550 Washington Street that transforms into frantic green rooms known for last-minute meltdowns, glitzy red carpets, coveted front rows and bustling runways that could give Manhattan’s streets a run for its traffic. A full weekContinueContinue reading “Fashion Week Night Outs in New York”

Legendary Hotels : Traditions + Tech at St. Regis New York

The Gilded Age is a legendary period in American history, Manhattan being its unmistakable epicenter. It was truly the epitome of America’s wealth and entrepreneurial prowess just as today’s unicorn tech founders amass power and wealth in Silicon Valley. This was the time before Uncle Sam began collecting taxes. I have been an ardent followerContinueContinue reading “Legendary Hotels : Traditions + Tech at St. Regis New York”

Manus x Machina : MET 2016

The journey of fashion between the 20th and 21 century has been an evolutionary relationship between handmade fashion and machine made fashion. If you are travelling to New York or the East Coast for a Spring holiday we recommend that you quench the thirst for art and fashion at The MET on 5th avenue. TheContinueContinue reading “Manus x Machina : MET 2016”

Celebrate Milestones on a Private Estate

What would the tapestry of life look like if not for the milestones that embellish it? Milestones represent that our lives have been worth the struggle, endurance and choices we made to get there. It’s been one year since The Lux Insider was born and to mark this milestone we’d like to share some celebrationContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Milestones on a Private Estate”