Mary Holland

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Former Online Editor, GQ SA / Freelance travel and lifestyle writer and editor based in New York. See my stories here: https://t.co/Eh2yv36oh3

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Articles

Printemps has arrived in New York

3 weeks ago | monocle.com | Mary Holland

With French flair and American ambition, can Printemps revive the department-store dream? The future of the US department store is far from clear. Household names Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus have consolidated, triggering nationwide closures and layoffs.
10 Boundary-Busting Travel Adventures That Might Make You Break a Record

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Mary Holland

5 hours agoWe're officially three months into the Trump administration, and the leopards have already eaten sooo many faces: So, here are some of the MAGA voters who definitely couldn't have seen any of this coming: 1. There's the Trump voter whose husband was laid off and is struggling to find work in Trump's …
10 Boundary-Busting Travel Adventures That Might Make You Break a Record

1 month ago | robbreport.com | Mary Holland |Tori Latham

There was a time when trekking to the South Pole or surfing the world’s largest wave was a newsmaking challenge. These days, even rowing across the Atlantic has become passé. But intrepid travelers have not relented: The hunger to be first remains a powerful driver. “We are constantly getting feedback: What is extraordinary? What is different?” says Jimmy Carroll, cofounder of Pelorus, which specializes in extreme and experiential travel.
10 Boundary-Busting Travel Adventures That Might Make You Break a Record

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mary Holland |Tori Latham

There was a time when trekking to the South Pole or surfing the world’s largest wave was a newsmaking challenge. These days, even rowing across the Atlantic has become passé. But intrepid travelers have not relented: The hunger to be first remains a powerful driver. “We are constantly getting feedback: What is extraordinary? What is different?” says Jimmy Carroll, cofounder of Pelorus, which specializes in extreme and experiential travel.
The Latest Luxury Hotel Trend Is All About Embracing the Outdoors

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Mary Holland

2 hours agoSecretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the United States had sent 10 members of two gangs — MS-13, which originated in the United States and operates in South America, and Tren de Aragua, rooted in Venezuela — to El Salvador late Saturday. Mr. Rubio added in a social media post that “the …
The Latest Luxury Hotel Trend Is All About Embracing the Outdoors

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Mary Holland

Trailborn Rocky Mountains, in Estes Park, Colorado. Photo: Christian Harder/Courtesy of Trailborn Amid the jagged peaks and glacial lakes of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, I could feel the relaxation sweep over my body. Hiking with a guide, I was burning plenty of calories, but just being in the pine forest was filling me with a palpable sense of calm. And while it’s not exactly news that Patagonia is a stunning place to hike, I was surprised by my own enthusiasm for lacing up my boots.
At a Wellness Retreat In South Africa, Learning the Art of Doing Less

2 months ago | cntraveler.com | Mary Holland

During the welcome session we are asked to share our intentions for the next few days. “Survive without caffeine?” I joke. I am sitting with a group of nine others (four practitioners and six guests, including myself) on the wide verandah of a farmhouse. We’re spread across giant couches and rattan chairs, sipping pomegranate juice, overlooking the distant Tsitsikamma Mountains outside Plettenberg Bay, a one hour flight (followed by a 1.5 hour drive) from Cape Town.
At a Wellness Retreat In South Africa, Learning the Art of Doing Less

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Mary Holland

Dr Nicky Whiteman/Oppidum Health RetreatDuring the welcome session we are asked to share our intentions for the next few days. “Survive without caffeine?” I joke. I am sitting with a group of nine others (four practitioners and six guests, including myself) on the wide verandah of a farmhouse.
At a Wellness Retreat In South Africa, Learning the Art of Doing Less

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Mary Holland

4 hours agoNew tariffs could create financial chaos for wine importers, ultimately raising prices for consumers. Key Points The Trump administration announced new tariffs, including a 10% universal tariff on all U.S. trading partners and higher rates for some, such as 20% for the EU and 30% for South Africa, …
Robb Report Australia and New Zealand

2 months ago | robbreport.com.au | Mary Holland |Belinda Aucott

In the highly scrutinised realm of philanthropy, organisations are turning to an aggressive class of research firms to ensure donations are scandal-free. For decades, the Sackler family bestowed tens of millions of dollars on hallowed universities and museums in the United States, the UK, Europe and Asia.