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ART & SOUL: Hamptons returned to Southampton from July 17–19, 2026, for its fifth anniversary, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, collectors and tastemakers for a sold-out weekend celebrating Black creativity, wellness and community. Credit: Kurt Leggard Produced in partnership with the Southampton African American Museum, Southampton Arts Center and Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio, the three-day festival featured art exhibitions, museum tours, culinary

Finding a luxury summer rental in the Hamptons has never been easier, or more overwhelming. Credit: Getty Images Thousands of stunning homes are available across booking platforms, each promising resort-worthy amenities, designer interiors, and idyllic outdoor living. But for today’s luxury traveler, having endless choices isn’t necessarily an advantage. Instead, confidence has become the new luxury. “There’s no shortage of beautiful homes in the Hamptons,” says Kim Lalande,

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, LongHouse Reserve welcomed more than 300 guests to its annual Summer Benefit, Beautopia, an evening that was a gorgeous garden party, an artist tribute, and a love letter to the East End. Credit: BFA Set across LongHouse’s 16-acre sculpture garden in East Hampton, the benefit honored artist Sean Scully and philanthropist Dr. Bruce Horten, while raising vital funds for LongHouse’s public programs, educational initiatives, gardens, sculpture collecti

The world's most prestigious hotel brands are curating lifestyles, creating private worlds, and delivering experiences once reserved for royalty, heads of state, and billionaires. From the barefoot sophistication of Soneva in the Maldives to the serene minimalism of Aman, luxury travelers today have more choices than ever before. Yet not all luxury hotels occupy the same position within the hospitality hierarchy. The Luxury Hotel Brand Pyramid offers a visual roadmap to under

Finding the perfect Hamptons weekend host gift is all about choosing something thoughtful, beautiful, and effortlessly useful. Credit: Hamptons Blue Whether you are headed to a beach house in East Hampton, a dinner party in Southampton, or a summer weekend gathering on the North Fork, a well-chosen gift for the home always leaves a lasting impression. From coastal-inspired décor and elevated entertaining pieces to luxury candles, home fragrances, tabletop accents, and refined

East End Taste experiences the 126th U.S. Open Championship from the exclusive Dewar's 1846 Suite, exploring the heritage of one of the world's most celebrated Scotch whisky brands while enjoying championship golf, luxury hospitality, and unforgettable moments. Credit: Dewar's As one of golf's four major championships, the U.S. Open represents the pinnacle of competition, bringing together the world's greatest players, iconic brands, and passionate fans for a week where histo

If the night calls for you and a little scandal, you're lucky to be in New York. Credit: Delmonico's Just a stroll down any given sidewalk feels like a scene from a movie, so imagine having access to the city's finest hospitality, where old Hollywood glamour happens within the most sophisticated streets in the country. If you're a hopeless romantic like us, then you understand the need for life to be an adventure and for love to be savored through food and drink. East End Tas

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Audi Southampton and East End Taste welcomed guests for an elevated evening of wellness, connection, and luxury lifestyle experiences in The Hamptons. Credit: East End Taste Hosted from 6 to 8 p.m. on behalf of Vanessa Gordon and Edberg Espinoza of East End Taste, the event brought together New York City-area tastemakers and Hamptons seasonal residents, reflecting the refined, wellness-minded, and highly engaged community that continues to define l

Less than two days before sunset, a Hamptons homeowner reached out to East End Taste with the kind of summer request that sounds simple until the details begin to unfold: an intimate dinner at her oceanfront residence, a beautifully considered menu, a seamless evening for her guests, and no desire to spend the night managing timing, plating, service, or logistics. Image by depositphotos.com Increasingly, luxury homeowners are choosing privacy over publicity. Rather than build

The first question I ask a brand planning an experience is rarely the one they arrive with. Not how big, not how many, not which guest list. It's quieter than that: what feeling do we want someone to leave with? Credit: East End Taste The brands that can answer fast are usually the ones whose experiences land. The ones that lead with the logo, the step-and-repeat, and the impression count tend to get a few good days online and very little after. I think that gap is about to d

East End Taste and Porsche Southampton Host a Landmark Wellness Experience in The Hamptons. Credit: East End Taste This past Saturday, East End Taste, led by founders Vanessa Gordon and Edberg Espinoza, proudly partnered with Porsche Southampton to produce what is believed to be one of the first dedicated luxury wellness experiences hosted at a Porsche dealership in The Hamptons. Credit: East End Taste The event brought together wellness enthusiasts, luxury lifestyle consumer

Held over two consecutive nights on June 9 and June 10, The Frick Collection’s annual Spring Garden Party invited Fellows, Young Fellows, and their guests to step into one of the city’s most enchanting settings for an evening of art, music, conversation, and seasonal beauty. Guests in the Garden Court at the Spring Garden Party; photo: Matt Borkowski/BFA.com The event unfolded inside and around the museum’s historic Fifth Avenue home, with exclusive access to the Frick’s Fift

There are few places on the East End where art, nature, design, and community feel as organically intertwined as they do at LongHouse Reserve. Credit: Longhouse Reserve Set across 16 acres in East Hampton, LongHouse has long served as a sanctuary for creative thought and sensory discovery. Founded by artist, collector, and world-renowned textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, the reserve was conceived as a living environment where gardens, sculpture, architecture, and daily life

There are few automotive brands in the world that inspire the same level of passion, admiration, and loyalty as Porsche. Image by depositphotos.com For more than seven decades, Porsche has built a reputation rooted in performance, innovation, design, and engineering excellence. From legendary victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans to scenic coastal drives through some of the world's most beautiful destinations, Porsche has become much more than an automobile manufacturer. It ha

When people think of Formula 1, they often picture Monaco's harbor filled with superyachts, the bright lights of Singapore, or the glamour of Miami and Las Vegas. Image by depositphotos.com What many don't realize is that the values driving Formula 1's explosive growth—luxury, hospitality, performance, innovation, wellness, and unforgettable experiences—align perfectly with the lifestyle that has made the Hamptons one of the most desirable destinations in America. The questio

There are few sports that embody the Hamptons lifestyle quite like tennis. Image by depositphotos.com Long before pickleball became America's fastest-growing sport and decades before wellness retreats became part of everyday conversations, tennis courts were already woven into the fabric of life across the East End. From private estates and country clubs to public courts and community programs, tennis has long been a sport that brings people together. It is a sport that encou

As the 126th U.S. Open prepares to return to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton this June, the championship is already shaping up to be one of the defining Hamptons moments of the summer. Credit: Dewar’s From June 18–21, 2026, the world’s best golfers will gather on one of the sport’s most historic stages, bringing with them an audience of golf fans, luxury travelers, hospitality leaders, and tastemakers from around the world. For Southampton and the greater East End,

In June 2026, Southampton, New York will become the center of the golf world. Credit: U.S. Open From June 18–21, the world's best golfers will arrive at the legendary Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to compete in one of the most prestigious championships in sports—the U.S. Open. For golf fans, it is a major championship. For the Hamptons, it is one of the most significant events of the decade. Over the course of a single week, Southampton will welcome thousands of visitors, media

This June, Bridgehampton gets a little taste of The Bahamas. Credit: DUNE by Jean-Georges For three evenings only, DUNE by Jean-Georges at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas will take over Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House for a special culinary experience titled A Taste of Paradise. Taking place June 12–14, 2026, the dinner series brings together two celebrated Jean-Georges restaurants — one rooted in the relaxed glamour of Paradise Island, the other in the seas

For The Hamptons Summer Style Edit, discover elevated summer fashion, luxury accessories, chic sandals, and effortless coastal style essentials designed for days at the beach, sunset dinners, and polished weekends out East. Image by depositphotos.com Each piece reflects the relaxed sophistication of Hamptons living, where comfort and refinement go hand in hand. From timeless wardrobe staples to statement-making seasonal finds, this edit is curated for a summer out east that f