Who knew that there was such a thing as luxury salt? In recent years, simple salt has taken its place in the pantheon of luxury goods. Along with many other once-prosaic items, like butter, marshmallows and honey. So what’s the most expensive luxury salt in the world? What’s the best gourmet salt? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has a primer on what you need to know about luxury salt.
A brilliant view of the Statue of Liberty, a wide open field, a nighttime campfire. What does it take to experience such luxuries? A glamping trip to Governor’s Island. Our adventurous correspondent Julie Chang Murphy is sharing her luxury insider tips on a recent overnight there. Here’s what you need to know about glamping on Governor’s Island in New York.
Wait. Luxury marshmallows are a Thing? Yes, dear reader. In the ongoing trend of once-lowly items being transformed into luxuries, behold another example. The best gourmet luxury marshmallows can cost $ each. These are not the plastic bag, straight-from-the-local grocery store marshmallows. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has the run down. Low is the new high: these are the best luxury gourmet marshmallows. Prepare the hot chocolate!
First it was the screw top. Then the aluminum can. And now? The cardboard box. Is there nothing sacred about the containers that hold fine wine anymore?
If you’re a luxury lover, then you already know that “glamping” – a portmanteau (or mash-up) of the words “glamour” and “camping” – is now a Big Thing. But that “g” can mean different things to different people. If you’re looking for capital-G Glamour, here are the glamping spots all over the world that are calling your name.
