Beaver Creek and New York Recap

    Hey guys, hope you all enjoyed the holidays, wishing you all a belated Happy Holidays and New Year! As you may know, I recently took a trip to Beaver Creek and New York City, so I’m going to be sharing a little recap with all of you on the blog today ❤️

    Ever since I was a little girl it’s been a Christmas tradition for my family and I to spend our holidays in Beaver Creek, Colorado and New York City. Having grown up in Southern California it never really felt like Christmas due to the hot weather, so getting to have a white Christmas every year made up for it. Beaver Creek makes me feel like I’ve escaped to the Alps, if I didn’t see the Colorado flag waving around everywhere I would probably not even realize I was in Colorado. Each time I go to Beaver Creek, I stay at the residential suites at the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch. The Ritz Carlton is a stunning hotel which is ski in-ski out and is located on its own mountain called Bachelor Gulch which is only a ten minute shuttle ride or a thirty minute ski to Beaver Creek mountain. As for aprés ski, some fun activities to check out are snowmobiling and ATVing, they are exhilaratingly fun activities that the whole family can enjoy no matter the age. Also, ice skating in the village is a festive activity, especially for the kids. Beaver Creek has its very own quaint ski village with a ice skating rink, boutiques, hotels, and restaurants. Also, Beaver Creek is only a twenty-five minute drive from Vail which is also another lovely ski town that has a similar village. Dining in Beaver Creek/Vail is amazing, some of my favorite restaurant include: Splendido, WYLD, Mountain Standard, Zach’s Cabin, and Beano’s Cabin. Each of those restaurants serve mountain style food from gourmet steaks to fondue and foie gras that is to die for. Beaver Creek is a must for a fun and elegant winter retreat! 

    New York City is arguably one of the best cities in the world, from the massive concrete skyscrapers to the thrilling vibe you feel walking the streets...New York is always a good idea. Whenever I’m in New York I stay at the Four Seasons Hotel on East 57th, the hotel is located in the heart of the city, and is only a block away from Fifth Avenue and steps away from Central Park and Museum Mile. I did so many fun things while I was in the city; I shopped til I dropped, explored SoHo and other trendy areas, browsed a few galleries, ate my heart out, and did some site-seeing. First off, the shopping in New York is AHHHHMAZING! Some of my favorite department stores and boutiques to shop at include: Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys, Kirna Zebetê(street wear), What Goes Around Comes Around (vintage), and Kith(street wear). Whether it’s the latest ready to wear styles or awesome street-style looks, New York stores have something to offer for every type of fashionista. Also, I hit all the after-Christmas sales which was great. For more touristy activities I recommend going to galleries and museums because it is a great way to escape the cold NYC air, some of my favorite galleries are: The Whitney, MoMA, The Met, Solomon R. Guggenheim, and Cooper Hewitt. Museum Mile is filled with amazing museums that will interest anyone at any age. Also, in SoHo and Nolita there are some cool showrooms and galleries that showcase more trendy and modern art and fashion. While I was in NYC, I saw the Louis Vuitton Exhibit which was absolutely incredible, it had all the luggage and handbags from the 1800s until now. Unfortunately, the exhibition is a special showcase and is open for a certain amount of time but there are pictures on my Instagram and online so you can still see the stunning collections. As you all may know, I’m such a foodie, some of my favorite restaurants and trendy cafes I ate at were: The Grill (formerly known as the Four Seasons), Vandal, Pietro Nolita, The Butcher’s Daughter, The Sugar Factory, The Garden, Milk, Dō, Vacluse, and Pizza Rollio at the Plaza Food Halls. I believe that decor, presentation, quality, and atmosphere make a restaurant or café, all of these restaurants are delicious and super cute Instagram-worthy spots....never forget “the camera eats first”😜 I had an amazing time in New York and hope you all check out these lovely places next time you’re in the city! 

XOXO LOVE, PASCALE 💋