Scotland will be getting its first tourist tax, a levy in Edinburgh, but the local tourism industry is concerned it will make the destination less competitive.
21.08.2024 - 13:49 / cntraveler.com / Ralph Lauren
Few properties are so inextricably associated with their location as Gleaneagles, where days are composed of traditional clay pigeon shoots on misty moors and fireside whisky tastings. This year marks 100 years of the Scottish estate, which has celebrated by collaborating with the British outdoor brand Barbour and releasing a Rizzoli tome devoted to its glamorous history (royal escapades included), all while planning a centenary ball that will take place this fall. Walk the line between country chic and laid-back glamour with soft creams and pinks that will look as at home in the glen as in the plum-colored American Bar.
To help you look and feel as special as the iconic hotel, we gathered a list of timeless and sophisticated packing essentials inspired by the property, from cashmere sweaters to chic ballet flats. Keep scrolling for your ultimate guide on what to pack.
The Gleneagles is a destination, not just a hotel, where interesting pleasures and people, both traditional and modern, converge
Build your packing list around comfortable, versatile basics you can easily layer other pieces with and rewear throughout the trip. A chic collared pullover is a great base to your outfit and can be dressed up or down. We're eyeing these neutral essentials from Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Uniqlo, and La Ligne.
Whether you're headed to lunch at the hotel or venturing out to explore nearby Drummond Castle Gardens, a light-colored trouser will look stylish and put together while still keeping you comfy. A slightly fitted pair looks polished with a ballet flat or loafer and any sweater or polo can be neatly tucked in.
Every type of trip requires at least one go-to dress (bonus points if it transitions well from day to night). These options work just as well with a pair of comfortable sandals during the day as they do with a kitten heel or pump for dinner.
You'll want to pack a sleek clutch or crossbody bag that's elegant enough for a night on the town. To maximize its mileage, we suggest sticking to a neutral color, like cream or black.
Rather than filling your suitcase with multiple pieces of jewelry and risking losing or damaging something special, pack a statement necklace that can really elevate an otherwise simple outfit. Stacked necklaces, elegant pearls, and floating gems are all fair game.
Nothing can sooner ruin an otherwise perfect travel day like a uncomfortable walking shoe. Save your slingback heels for dinner time and instead opt for a simple yet sleek flat shoe to explore the grounds during the day. We welcome the resurgence of ballet flats with open arms—especially this ultra-lightweight, pointed pair from Rothy's and these black leather Mary Janes from Dolce Vita. Another flat shoe you'll
Scotland will be getting its first tourist tax, a levy in Edinburgh, but the local tourism industry is concerned it will make the destination less competitive.
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Clarksville, a historic district of Austin, Texas, has lately emerged as a stylish dining and shopping enclave. Among the area’s most compelling new businesses is La Embajada, a design shop housed in a 1923 Craftsman bungalow. Combining the hospitality and interiors expertise of its founder, Raul Cabra — who has designed tableware for some of Mexico City’s most celebrated restaurants, including Rosetta and Pujol — La Embajada presents a refined, regionally diverse selection of Mexico’s artisanal offerings. A series of small rooms display vintage and contemporary furniture, from stately midcentury armchairs and 1970s glass sconces to a minimalist agave fiber rug by the Oaxaca-based textile artist Trine Ellitsgaard. The house is also an actual residence. Cabra often stays in the bedroom up the creaky stairs, and he’s recently made it available for short-term stays (bookings include a daily basket of baked goods from Austin’s Swedish Hill). Guests can purchase the room’s handmade décor, such as a pair of sleek bedside lamps in milky white onyx, a 1960s La Malinche dresser and a bedspread from a Michoacan manufacturer that once supplied Herman Miller. Downstairs, glassware, candles and gifts fill a section modeled after a typical general store in a small Mexican town. But La Embajada’s heart is its inviting kitchen, where visiting chefs cook elaborate meals and staff prepare ice cream and coffee. In another twist, every bespoke detail — including a hammered copper sink, caramel-colored tiles and waxed pine cabinets — can be custom-ordered for one’s own home.
As the summer travel season comes to a close, travelers have a new way to save on fall getaways. JetBlue recently announced the «Game On» fare sale, which offers flights as low as $49. The promotion is a nod to the fall football season, however the fares can provide an affordable options for early fall vacations, or last-minute trips. As an example, JetBlue shows a fare of $49 one-way from New York's JFK airport to Nashville, Tenn. for travel in both September and October.
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