paris: l’hotel… “I am dying beyond my means”

this is precisely where pp and dd had drinks in february of 2009


it’s no coincidence that this hotel in paris is named “l’hotel” as if there is no other. the truth is that there is no other! and it’s no coincidence that mister serge gainsbourg used to sleep there from time-to-time even though his house was 5 minutes away, or that oscar wilde died there, or that marlon brando was a usual guest and so on… and maybe it is no coincidence that harpers bazaar says it’s the best hotel in the world. but what is a lucky accident is that it feels like it’s your little secret place that you share with the guys we named before… it is still as quiet and as intimate as it should have been in the old days… a must for those who know by pp’

bali: four seasons in ubud


by far one of my most memorable vacations i’ve had, this particular four seasons in ubud is a must for any hotel buff. the room was so incredible i wanted to stay there forever. the antique statues placed on the carved shelves with in the walls, 2 story room with a guest bath, living room, and a balcony on top plus the bedroom with soft 1200 thread sheets, master bath, private balcony and a small plunge pool made it a dream apt. if only i could move that experience to NYC. the service was as expected, not only for four seasons but even for bali, where you get great service regardless, was still considered above usual and rather immaculate. perhaps above or at least equal to the amankila. highly recommended! by dd

Waris Ahluwalia with his pet bugatti

waris demonstrating the cavernous front trunk of the bugatti veyron FBG with interior by hermes, available at reputable dealers nationwide for around $1.3 million. what is great is that you can fit up to 3 birkin bags without compromising the space for an additional bottle of fiji water. by dd

Public notice #1

due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. we apologize for the inconvenience. by dd