Mari Slater

Just in time for New York Fashion Week, New York's Social Diva, Peg Samuel, took time out of her hectic schedule for an interview with Jetset Extra to clue us in on her fabulous NYC faves. The best-selling author and founder of SocialDiva.com, Peg started producing chic, unique events for fellow New Yorkers looking for hip happenings in the city. The Diva continues to produce must-see events in cities worldwide.  Peg has tons of tips for New York locals and first-timers alike. Here’s what she had to say about Diva-worthy destinations in NYC:

Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir of a year of soul-searching by way of world travel, struck an immediate and passionate chord with women the world over. In Gilbert's own words in Eat, Pray, Love: "I wanted to explore one aspect of myself set against the backdrop of each country, in a place that has traditionally done that one thing very well. I wanted to explore the art of pleasure in Italy, the art of devotion in India and, in Indonesia, the art of balancing the two."

Kermit was right: It’s not easy being green. Especially when you’re sky-high, sipping bubbly on a private jet. While more and more of us reject plastic bags, embrace bike-sharing programs and shop at the local green market, it doesn’t seem too much to expect our travel choices to be more environmentally aware. We Jetsetters want to travel with style, and feel good doing it. But how can we take in the sights of a new environment or landscape without hurting it? Thankfully, hotel owners around the world are showing the rest of the travel industry how it’s done. In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, below is a sampling of Jetset Extra’s favorite resorts that have set the bar for environmental excellence. It’s eco-chic baby, and going green has never been more luxurious!