The Purple Passport is a web-based collection of chic, one-stop-shop guides to experiencing the world's cities in style. The site provides the full range of urban travel planning needs, from researching a trip start to finish, to reserving hotels, to creating an itinerary to be shared with travel companions. The Purple Passport team personally visits every spot that it reviews and never accepts compensation for featuring a venue on the site. First-person accounts of the team's travel experiences can be found on the companion blog, The Diary of The Purple Passport.
Whether you’re in London for work or play, you’ll surely need to relax with a few drinks after a long day. We’ve got five great bars to check out for, no matter what mood you’re in.
When in Paris, our motto is “Let them eat cake—and macarons, crepes, and pastries.” If you’re headed to the City of Light, don’t miss these five delicious spots.
We know what you’re thinking—why would you eat fast food in exotic locales? But we’re not talking about McDonalds. These “fast food” joints, from dumpling stands to fish-and-chip eateries, all showcase the best local delicacies a place has to offer.
Want an escape from the concrete jungles of New York, L.A., and London? Check out one of these bustling markets, where you’ll find delicious food, one-of-a-kind purchases, and a great time.
In the second installment of our series on awesome markets around the world, explore Taipei, where bustling markets selling everything from jade to snake snacks can be found day or night.
Visions of fruity cocktails on a sugary Florida beach dancing in your head? Skip the crowded college destinations and head to Palm Beach for a hip spring vacation.
Headed to China, and want to do some shopping? Skip the high-end centers and head to one of these more eclectic markets. From exotic foods to pearls and custom tailored suits, you’re sure to find the perfect thing to bring home.
When you fancy a break from the London tourist circuit and want to live like the (chicest) locals do, consider packing your finest luggage and making a beeline for the posh residential neighborhoods of Kensington and Chelsea.
Whether you’re sightseeing or striking a deal in London, consider taking a break from all the action and making like many of the world’s wealthiest. Check out this guide to the ever-so-upscale enclaves of the Knightsbridge neighborhood.
Planning a mid-winter getaway? Check out these 10 stellar boutique hotels, where the small-scale lodgings, warm service, and cozy features keep the cold—and the hustle of the city—at bay.
