In Defense of the Late Reservation
As the light lingers longer, and tanned limbs are stretched out of dormancy and into skirts and shorts, there’s something in the air that allows our social batteries to forget that they ever lose charge. However, somewhere along the way, we collectively, it seems, decided that the best place to be at 9pm was home. […]
Summer’s Hottest Off the Radar Travel Destinations
As overtourism reshapes some of the world’s most popular cities and travelers grow weary of competing for reservations, beach chairs, and photo opportunities, the most coveted destinations this summer aren’t necessarily the ones dominating social feeds. Instead, we’re seeing a shift toward cities with rich cultural identities but fewer crowds; coastal enclaves that still feel […]
Street Food Gets The Star Treatment
For most of the Michelin Guide’s existence, the stars had predictable company: white tablecloths, tasting menus, small servings, high prices. The assumption was – unspoken but embedded – that this mark of excellence required structure, discipline, architecture. That serious cooking needed a grand dining room, a pristine table, an ironed jacket. However, over the last […]
Little Luxuries, Big Moment
2025 saw the surge of little luxuries, and going into 2026, consumer habits don’t seem to show this slowing down. At RHC, instead of cutting back in January, we celebrate – and lean into – indulgence as an antidote to the cold weather and a pared-back social calendar. Luxury is being redefined – not by […]
Where Do Mexican Spirits Go From Here?
Tequila is on the tips of everyone’s tongue these days. Literally. While other popular categories of spirit have been sputtering in the post-Pandemic era, the legendary liquid of Mexico continues to buck the trend. In 2025, it was the only liquor style to observe growth—accumulating some 2.9% in value—and soaring above $6 billion in annual […]
Culture, Champagne and a Little Bit of Chaos: How Rachel Harrison Communications Won 2025
Growth isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s measured in trust, in long-term partnerships, and in the quiet confidence that comes from doing the work well — consistently. For Rachel Harrison Communications, 2025 was a year defined by exactly that kind of momentum. This past year, RHC was named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s […]
Once Upon a Cocktail: A Holiday Reverie
My natural propensity for eye rolls and sarcastic comments often convinces people I’m a cynic. Come Christmas, then, they wouldn’t recognize my surprisingly joyful state. All it takes is a half hour of watching Frosty the Snowman or a plate of gingerbread cookies, the crispy-edged little men embellished with lopsided royal icing grins, and once […]
The Hottest New Souvenir? A Skill You’ll Use Long After the Trip Ends
Forget the snow globe, the novelty magnet, or the airport keychain. The most coveted souvenir for today’s traveler isn’t something you can pack – it’s something you can carry with you long after the vacation is over. Welcome to the rise of the skillcation: immersive travel experiences where guests trade passive lounging for hands-on learning. […]
Written in the Stars
Greydon House | Nantucket, MA This island getaway floats 30 miles off of mainland Massachusetts and offers a night sky void of almost all light pollution. Nantucket is also home to a world-class viewing spot: the Maria Mitchell Association, named after the first female astronomer in the US and home to Loines Observatory. Guests of […]
RHC Recommends: Gift Guide Edition
It’s been quite the year at RHC, from countless hotel and restaurant openings, to new product launches and award ceremonies, just to name a few. As all good publicists know, when the end of the year rolls around, so do the slew of holiday gift guides, but we’re making ours a bit different this time. […]