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FOUR HUNDRED’S JUNE HIT LIST – 5 MEDITERRANEAN BEACH CLUBS WE ARE BOOKING RIGHT NOW
Summer has officially arrived, and if your travels are taking you across the Atlantic this month, you already know that the perfect European getaway is all about securing the right sun lounger. To help you navigate the crowded coastlines, our team has put together the five ultra-exclusive beach clubs our members are requesting most this June.
THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION OF THE SUMMER: ALBA SPIAGGIA ARRIVES IN MONTAUK
The East End has officially found its new rhythm for the summer season, and we can confirm it tastes distinctly like coastal Italy! We are so excited to share the spectacular opening of Alba Spiaggia, the highly anticipated new waterfront dining concept that has just debuted at the iconic Montauk Yacht Club on Star Island…
CLASE AZUL MÉXICO EXPANDS ITS VISION THROUGH IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Since its founding in 1997 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Clase Azul México has become synonymous with craftsmanship, artistry, and a deep reverence for Mexican culture. Inspired by the beauty and traditions of his homeland, founder Arturo Lomelí set out to create spirits that reflected the richness of Mexico’s heritage. Today, Clase Azul’s portfolio of tequilas and mezcals…
EVERYTHING WORTH EATING, BOOKING, BUYING, AND KNOWING OUT EAST
The anticipated great migration east has officially begun along Montauk Highway, and while the City is having an undeniable blue-and-orange moment, one cannot deny that eagerly anticipated yet blissful journey. To blame is the irresistible charmingly posh whim in the air that never gets old…
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF GREY GARDENS AT GUILD HALL
Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole returns to the musical that defined a generation of theater lovers. Celebrating 20 years of Grey Gardens at Guild Hall, this special East Hampton evening combines live performance, conversation, and local history in one of the Hamptons' most fitting cultural settings…
INSIDE NOMAD’S MOST DESIRABLE NEW CLUBHOUSE
If you’ve tried booking a table anywhere in Manhattan recently, you already know the city’s dining scene is operating at a fever pitch. But nothing quite prepared New York for the arrival of Ambassadors Clubhouse…
FOUR HUNDRED’S MAY HIT LIST – 5 SHOULDER-SEASON ESCAPES TO BOOK RIGHT NOW
The ultimate luxury in travel isn't just a five-star hotel—it’s having a beautiful destination all to yourself. More and more, travelers are skipping peak summer congestion and opting for the magic of the shoulder season. When the weather is gorgeous, the service is more attentive, and coveted reservations are actually within reach…
MEMBERSHIP AT THE LANESBOROUGH CLUB & SPA
Perfectly positioned between Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair, in the shadow of Buckingham Palace, The Lanesborough Club & Spa is one of London’s most exclusive private members’ health clubs and spas - a discreet sanctuary of wellness, refinement and exceptional service in the heart of the capital. Crowned ‘Best Spa in London’ at the Good Spa Awards 2023, The Lanesborough Club & Spa…
AN ITALIAN JOURNEY WITH ROCCO FORTE HOTELS
Italy reveals itself differently from city to city. In Rome, it unfolds through sunlit terraces and centuries-old palazzi. In Florence, through artistry, craftsmanship and the rhythm of piazza life. In Milan, through elegant residences, hidden courtyards and contemporary culture shaped by design…
THE CATALYST TO A LIFE WELL-LIVED
How one company is shifting the narrative on healthcare and ushering in a new age of medicine. It’s the phrase gurus have long been circling proactive healthcare. A two-word mantra that signals both ambition and discernment within a system largely built on the logic of yesteryear. What was once a model dependent on reaction is now undergoing a societal evolution…
MEXODUS IS THE OFF-BROADWAY EVENT TO SEE BEFORE NEW YORK SAYS GOODBYE
Some productions entertain you. Others leave you sitting in silence afterward, trying to process what you’ve experienced. Mexodus belongs firmly in the latter category…
THE ART OF THE DETAIL: CHARLESTON’S TIMELESS ALLURE
This month, we invite you to step into a world where hospitality is not just a service, but a finely tuned masterpiece. As the jasmine blooms across the Lowcountry, we turn our spotlight toward Easton Porter Group and the visionary couple redefining Luxury in the heart of the South…
SPRING, INSIDE: THE HOME REFRESH
With the season at our doorstep, our top picks for refreshing and renewing your space…
MARBELLA, SPAIN: A REFINED ESCAPE ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST
Marbella has long been synonymous with sun-drenched glamour, but today, this storied stretch of Spain’s southern coast offers something far more compelling than its jet-set reputation alone. Set along the Mediterranean in Marbella, it is a destination where old-world Andalusian charm…
THE ADDING MACHINE AT THE NEW GROUP
A piece written over one hundred years ago, revised for today, scored to Radiohead — and landing squarely in the middle of a conversation we are all already having. There are certain nights in New York when you leave the theater and carry something out with you — not the memory of a performance, but a feeling that refuses to settle…
FOUR HUNDRED’S APRIL HIT LIST – WELLNESS RETREATS
As we move toward the close of April 2026, the global wellness retreat landscape is entering a seasonal shift—where travel becomes more intentional, restorative, and rooted in reconnection…
IN CONVERSATION WITH KURT MICHAEL GILLIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR, VILA VITA PARC
Kurt Michael Gillig is the Managing Director of Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve, a role he has held since joining in 2000 as Executive Chef. Born in Austria, Gillig trained at some of Europe's most celebrated Michelin-starred kitchens before bringing that culinary vision to Portugal's Algarve coast. Over 25 years, he has transformed Vila Vita Parc into one of Europe's finest beach resorts…
FOUR HUNDRED’S MARCH HIT LIST – NYC DINING
As we move into March 2026, the New York City dining landscape is experiencing a "Spring Awakening" characterized by bold, live-fire concepts and a revival of "power dining" in unexpected places…
A MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE: SUMMER RETURNS TO EL OLIVO
As the Balearic breeze begins to carry the scent of blooming jasmine and sea salt, we are reminded that summer in Mallorca is not just a season—it is a state of mind. For those of us who seek the pinnacle of Mediterranean elegance, one particular terrace stands above the rest…
THE SUMMER SHIFT: WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT
Summer, at its best, is a feeling—sun-warmed skin, long lunches that turn into late dinners, and destinations that feel both effortless and unforgettable. While icons like St. Tropez, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast continue to define the season, this year’s most compelling itineraries are leaning slightly off-script…