Tempting Tuesday: Crafty Cocktails in Notting Hill

January 17, 2012

LONDON, UK– Here at The Purple Passport there are a few things we love more than an expertly crafted cocktail. Whether it’s mojitos in Beijing, flavored margaritas in Beverly Hills, or martinis in Paris, we love checking out a city’s mixology scene . And you know what’s even better than… (more)

Vintage diner eats meet sparkling scene at Green’s Luncheonette

January 15, 2012

PALM BEACH, USA – It probably comes as no surprise that there are those who find Palm Beach to be something of a throwback. Places like vintage linens emporium Kassatly’s (it’s got lingerie straight out of Mad Men) still anchor shopping street Worth Avenue, dinner hour and dress codes are… (more)

Announcing: The Purple Passport’s eBook Guide to Palm Beach

January 13, 2012

If you’re headed to South Florida gem Palm Beach, chances are you’re setting out for some serious relaxation. What with the town’s white sand beaches, exclusive resorts, plush spas, and divine restaurants, you won’t want to waste a single moment prioritizing business over pleasure. Which is why we’re certain you’ll… (more)

Thursday Finds: New Year Travel Resolutions

January 12, 2012

Happy new year, dear readers! This week only, we’re posting a Thursday Finds instead of Friday Finds — but stay tuned, as we’ve got big news headed your way tomorrow. 2011 was a huge year for us—we launched our Palm Beach and Paris guides as well as our Paris and… (more)

Flowy resort wear, minus the flash, at Calypso St. Barth

January 11, 2012

PALM BEACH, USA – Fabulous though it may be, the fashion scene in Palm Beach can be a touch overwhelming. On the one hand, there’s the ubiquitous bright citrus tones of iconic homegrown designer Lilly Pulitzer and her many imitators, and on the other there’s the scene-tastic hubbub of Worth… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution

January 10, 2012

NEW YORK, USA– Are you guys keeping your New Year’s resolutions?  You know, your plans to relax on the weekends, and to treat yourself every once in a while? Oh, you’re not? Well, we aren’t either. But lucky for you we’re here with a hotel deal in New York… (more)

A “bobo” bistro with cinematic charm at Hôtel du Nord

January 9, 2012

PARIS, FRANCE–Every time I walk through the streets of Paris, I can’t help but feel a little cinematic déjà vu. The Eiffel tower, the grands boulevards, the bourgeois-bohème crowd (bourgeois-bohemians, affectionately known as “bobos“) cupping espressos at sidewalk cafés…every mental snapshot I take feels like a frame of celluloid ripped… (more)

The pearly gates of beauty at Dorchester Spa

January 8, 2012

LONDON, UK – They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but after a trip to the Dorchester Spa, you might just change your preference to pearls. After going through a fab, multi-million pound makeover, the opulent Art Deco spa emerged as one of the most glam in London. Case… (more)

Even in a steamy beach town Café Boulud Palm Beach plays it cool

January 5, 2012

PALM BEACH, USA – An unassuming celeb chef–sound unbelievable? Well, the plot thickens: an unassuming celeb chef ignores the skeptical snorts of heavy-hitting restaurant critics, takes an unmistakably Manhattan concept, swishes the classic country French cuisine around with some not-yet-trendy Southern flavors, tucks it away in a quiet hotel courtyard,… (more)

Tempting Tuesday: A Hot Hollywood Hotel

January 3, 2012

LOS ANGELES, USA- Welcome back to Tempting Tuesday travelistas! We’ve been super busy behind-the-scenes at the Purple Passport (have you seen our New York City Guide sneak peak?), but this week we are back to our regularly scheduled programming with a deal straight from the Los Angeles hotel scene. We… (more)