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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…
THE HOSTING EDIT
The dinner party has long been the most effervescent night out – or in – in the city. The intimacy, the whimsy, the customization makes an ordinary meal into something out of a storybook. It’s the magic of inviting others into your home, your space, and somehow transporting the evening far beyond the four walls…
HANAMI NIGHTS AT BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
Each spring, the cherry blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden transform the city for only a brief moment. Hanami Nights offers the rare chance to see the sakura illuminated after sunset. Pair the experience with dinner nearby and let Four Hundred curate a perfect spring evening beneath the blossoms…
IN CONVERSATION WITH LYDIA FORTE, VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOD & BEVERAGE AT ROCCO FORTE HOTELS
Lydia Forte is the Vice President of Food & Beverage at Rocco Forte Hotels, overseeing restaurant and bar concepts across Europe. Daughter of Sir Rocco Forte, she focuses on blending local, high-quality ingredients with luxurious, inviting atmospheres in cities like London, Rome, and Milan…
TASTE THE DOLOMITES: A CULINARY JOURNEY TO CORTINA AND THE HEART OF TYROL
During the spring of 2024, I took one of the best trips of my life to the majestic peaks of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is not only a paradise for skiers, hikers, and nature lovers, but also a hidden gem for gourmands. This winter, as the world turns its eyes to Cortina d'Ampezzo for the Winter Olympics…
SPRING BREAK REIMAGINED: GRAND CAYMAN & TURKS AND CAICOS
Spring break doesn’t have to mean crowded beaches and neon nightlife. For the discerning traveler, it’s an opportunity to reset somewhere extraordinary, where the water is impossibly clear, the service is intuitive, and every detail feels curated. This season, two Caribbean destinations stand apart for members seeking understated luxury and effortless beauty…
THE INTIMATE ROMANCE OF A HOTEL LOBBY
For all the experimentation happening around third spaces, the hotel lobby remains the most enduring expression of the idea. What was once designed for efficiency and business travel has evolved into something far more intentional: a design-forward meeting ground…
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL LEADS BROADWAY’S SPRING SEASON
Some revivals preserve. Others reinterpret. A rare few transform a familiar work so completely that audiences feel they are encountering it for the first time. This spring, CATS: The Jellicle Ball transfers to Broadway following its sold-out and widely celebrated engagement at the Perelman Performing Arts Center…
BEYOND THE GATES: EXPLORING LOCAL TOWNS THAT ELEVATE A PUNTA DE MITA VACATION
The St. Regis and Four Seasons Punta Mita are two luxury resorts within the exclusive, gated Punta de Mita community, a private peninsula known for its high-end real estate, Jack Nicklaus golf courses, celebrity appeal, exceptional service, spas, and Pacific Ocean access within this prestigious enclave…
FOUR HUNDRED’S JANUARY HIT LIST – HOT CHOCOLATE IN NYC
Here’s a cozy winter guide to the best hot chocolate spots in New York City — the perfect way to warm up during the cold months and explore some of the city’s most delicious chocolate drinks and desserts…
THE CITY’S MOST COVETED FITNESS SANCTUARIES
As the old adage insists, a new year brings a new you. A fresh start. A blank slate. A resetting of systems. There’s something thrilling about that — the little spark that emboldens even the most hesitant of us, that infectious whim that tugs at you to get up and begin…
UNDER THE RADAR: A JANUARY RE‑ENTRY INTO NEW YORK’S CULTURAL LIFE
January in New York has its own cadence. The holidays fade and the city slows. By mid‑month, you feel the pull to go out again and engage with work that rewards your attention, your curiosity, and your company’s conversation. Under the Radar arrives in this moment with a clarity few seasonal festivals manage…