Posts by VUE NJ
Dhahab: The Golden Dhow
—Explore the Gulf of Oman aboard Dhahab, a 90-foot sailing vessel. Six Sense Zighy Bay, located just northeast of Dubai in the sultanate of Oman, is known for its one-of-a-kind experiences. The five-star resort with 82 “village-inspired” pool villas showcases the rugged beauty of Oman, set between the calm waters of the Musandam Peninsula and…
Read MoreTop Honeymoon Escapes by Naya Traveler
By Marta Tucci Over the last decade, travel has shifted from must-see destinations to personalized, cultural experiences. We’ve traded in those bucket lists and souvenirs for sharing a pot of tea with a Berber family in the Atlas Mountains, stamping our own sari pattern with a textile artist in Rajasthan or being guided through an…
Read MoreThe Savvy Guide to Diamond Buying
By Maureen Uphoff-Brady The world of diamonds is unfamiliar to most of us, and there are sellers posed to take advantage of any naiveté. These days, it’s hard to know if you’re looking at a natural diamond or one that’s been radiated, heat- or pressure-treated for color enhancement, or laser-drilled to remove an unsightly spot…
Read MoreNorthern Light: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
For most, Arctic winters are only idyllic figments of the imagination. The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, are a phenomenon we have read about in books or seen in movies, but cannot picture experiencing in real life. This is largely due to the fact that, in the past, travel to the Arctic was only for…
Read MoreFlip Auto — A New Way to Drive
—Flip Auto launches the first premier auto subscription service in the Northeast. By Melissa Sorge Car envy. We have all had it—that feeling when you love your rugged, oversized, fits everything-but-the-kitchen-sink SUV until a sleek sports car with the top down pulls up next to you and you cannot help but question whether or not…
Read MoreLiving In Color
Design collective FEATHR is on a mission to fill the world with more art and less decoration. FEATHR roams the world collaborating with contemporary artists to create original wallpaper and fabrics. Their latest collaboration is with British graffiti and mixed media artist, Lee Herring. Herring’s contemporary landscape paintings are rich in physicality, texture and color:…
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