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Waldorf Astoria’s Stunning Mountain Retreat

Californians love their fresh powder, especially when it comes to the slopes of Park City, Utah. The Golden state’s residents account for nearly a fourth of the historic town’s annual visitors. Add in the Sundance International Film Festiva…

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A Hotel Barge is Really a Floating Villa

Lately, travelers have been all about river cruising, and the industry has responded by offering a slew of new itineraries across the globe. Calling it an “alternative to villa living,” European Waterways is offering all-inclusive boat char…

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A SoCal Local’s Perspective at Tower23

As a Travel Editor, I’m often asked about which hotels around the world are the best to visit, and this is especially true when travelers head to San Diego (where I currently reside). Having lived at the beach for the past six years, my initial r…

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The Scarlet: Singapore’s Naughty Boutique Hotel

Singapore is a vibrant and exciting city that is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated as well as sexy and a little bit naughty. This dynamic personality can also be used to describe The Scar…

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Visiting The Most Dangerous City In the World

If you ask around, there probably aren’t a lot of travelers who would jump at the chance to visit Caracas, Venezuela. For one, the destination has risen to No. 1 spot on the world’s most dangerous cities…

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2016 Cruise Industry Entices Travelers With Big Names, Small Ports

March’s Seatrade Global convention is the cruise industry’s chance to convene, make deals, announce last year’s important statistics to their peers, and discuss the trends …

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Redefining Cabo: A Magnificent Private Beachfront Retreat in Puerto Los Cabos

Anchored by a renowned marina and a stunning new golf course, Puerto Los Cabos has achieved fast fame as one of the most desirable new vacation communities in the region.

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Chile’s Magical Rain Forest Reserve

If you don’t believe the forest is a magical place, a stay at the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve in Chile’s Patagonian rain forest will likely change your mind. The reserve is home to eight hotels and lodges that differ based on the kind of…

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Mount Vernon’s 19th Century Mansion Hotel

When the boutique Ivy hotel opened in June 2015 it created quite a buzz. After four years of planning and extensive renovations, the former 19th century mansion in the Mount Vernon neig…

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A Place to Call Home When Exploring Downtown Sydney

Located near the Royal Botanical Gardens and just steps from the Opera House, the Rocks, and Circular Quay, is The InterContinental Sydney, a beautiful hotel inside a 19th century New South Wales…

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Get Off the Beaten Path: 5 Great Remote Travel Destinations

Just a few years ago, travelers on vacation went to see the capitals of the world, eat at famous restaurants and bought mementoes of their trips. Now, with the emergence of millennial travelers accounting for about 76 million of these tourists, those p…

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Heading to Pebble Beach Food & Wine Fest? Stay Here.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine Fest takes place from March 31 to April 3. With only a few days left before the annual event, if you haven’t book accommodations yet, …

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Anbang Ups Bid for Starwood, Will Marriott Counter?

Hey, Starwood, how does it feel to be the belle of the ball? We’re betting pretty dang good. The brand has been at the center of a bidding war between Marriott International and Chinese-based Anbang Insurance Group to buy its entire portfolio. This…

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Muse Saint-Tropez Captures the French Riviera’s Laid-Back Glamour

MUSE Saint-Tropez is one of the latest hotels to join Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This month, the 13-suite property was added to the brand’s collection of over 520 hotels in more than 80 countries. The property encapsulates the laid-back gl…

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This is How You Should Start Each Day at Coachella

Coachella, the annual music and arts festival in Indio, California is considered one of the best in the country. It is also the fourth most-attended in the nation with around 180,000 people visiting each year. As a southern California resident, Coachel…

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Join 6 Acclaimed Chefs for a Private In-Air Soirée to Pebble Beach

Chances are you’re already pretty familiar with the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival happening March 31-April 3. But this year the annual event is taking things to new levels with the introduction of their exclusive soirée aboard a pr…

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Wroclaw: European Capital Culture 2016

Wroclaw, Poland’s fourth largest city, is hosting a full slate of events this year connected to its designation as European Cultural Capital 2016. Located in the southwestern part of the country, the “Venice of Poland” is roughly a th…

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Trekking Through Tanzania in High Style

With Elewana Collection’s seven-night SkySafari package, luxury isn’t just posh lodges and high-end service; the team makes it possible to fully relax, let go, and forget any to-do lists thanks to an eight-day trip across three national par…

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A Look at One&Only Palmilla One Year After Its Resurrection

Upon entering your suite at One&Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, your dedicated butler will immediately offer you tequila while he gets you get situated in the room. That’s…

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Tahiti Who? Check Out Sandals Royal Caribbean’s New Over-Water Suites

Sandals Royal Caribbean just stepped up their accommodations game with their new over-water suites. Located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, these five Tahitian-style bungalows rest on a floating deck co…

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7 Non-Touristy Things to Do During Art Basel Hong Kong

So you’re heading to Art Basel in Hong Kong this weekend. Your wardrobe is picked out, you’ve mapped out your must-see galleries and chosen which parties to attend over the three days—but have you considered what to do during down tim…

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Island Hop Your Way Through the BVI With a Private Yacht & Helicopter

There’s nothing that a little sunshine, warm water and ocean breezes can’t cure (in our opinion). And if the British Virgin Islands are on your travel list, Hallas Travels has a new way to warm up your post-winter bones. The tour operator&r…

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An Adults-Only Monastery Hotel Where Celibacy is Encouraged

Eremito Hotel (hermit in Italian), has only twin beds within its 14 rooms and is described as luxury for the solo travelers. The hotel was designed to look just like the original Umbrian monaster…

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7 Adult Easter Egg Hunts With Prizes You’ll Definitely Want to Find

Is it just us or did Easter sneak up on you too? With visions of Cadbury eggs, pastel color schemes and Champagne brunches filling our minds, it may have come early, but we’re definitely ready to celebrate. Across the globe, hotels are commemorat…

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Casa Velas Debuts Million-Dollar Renovations for 10th Anniversary

Velas Resorts’ bijoux property in Puerto Vallarta, brings a dose of boutique luxury to a resort town that often gets short shrift. Consistently rated as one of the top hotels in Mexico, Casa Vela…

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5 of Ireland’s Best Castles-Turned-Hotels

It’s pretty safe to assume that as a child you had dreams of one day living in and owning your own castle (thanks, Disney). Although we may have grown out of our illusions of being royalty ourselves, there’s still a level of intrigue that c…

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VIDEO: An Inside Look at Iconic Raffles Singapore

Raffles Singapore Hotel has a stellar reputation as one of being one of the city-state’s finest luxury hotels, a status it has held for well over a century. For all of the high expectations I…

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5 Must-Do Outdoor Experiences To Try in Iceland

Iceland’s landscapes are some of the most beautiful in the world with active volcanoes, glacier-cut fjords, and black sand beaches that will leave you with selfies and memories that will last a lifetime. Travelers have been visiting the European …

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San Sebastian: European Cultural Capital 2016

There’s never been a better time to visit San Sebastian, the vibrant Atlantic-side enclave in the heart of Spain’s Basque country. Its designation as European Capital of Culture 2016 brings a full schedule of events throughout the year, add…

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Iconic Hotel del Coronado Sold in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

Acquired in a $6.5 billion deal this week, Hotel del Coronado was sold to Chinese-based Anbang Insurance Group along with 16 other properties under the Strategic Hotels & Resorts brand. This deal comes just three months after Blackstone Group LP pu…

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A River Cruise for the Sake of Whisky

If there was ever a river cruise that was calling my name, European Waterways’ Whisky Trail excursion would be it. Taking place along Caledonian Canal aboard the Scottish Highlander, the six-night trip will make stops at three historic disti…

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Virginia’s Most Gentlemanly Place to Play Golf

Keswick Hall and Golf Club, the Forbes five-star, 600-acre resort set in Virginia’s Hunt Country, is now the country’s most gentlemanly place to play golf thanks to the recent addition of a Pete Dye-designed course dubbed Full Cry. The cour…

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5 Extreme Adventure Trips Based on Oscar-Nominated Films

Now that you’ve watched all the Oscar-nominated films, it’s time to live them firsthand—well, their destinations at least. This year’s selections had a strong focus on locations and landscapes, especially Best Picture winner&nbs…

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Be Batman For a Day With Your Own Personal Alfred

In just a few weeks, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will hit theaters nationwide. Celebrating its release, The Keating hotel in San Diego has created a unique package for superhero lovers. The Live Like Bruce Wayne package includ…

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The Suite Life: Sky Villas, ARIA Las Vegas

After experiencing many suites, villas and luxury destination club residences, I have developed a philosophy about these temporary living spaces. The goal of many luxury resorts is to imitate the comfort and elegance of a high-end home, translated into…

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Authentic and Bio-Diverse Costa Rican Adventures

Costa Rica should never be billed as a “quick weekend getaway” hotspot, an easily-navigable locale, or budget-friendly travel option. Rather, it should be thought of as a place where wanderlusters can take their time to explore without bein…

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La Dolce Vita at The Baglioni Hotel Regina

Before you even get settled into the five-star Baglioni Hotel Regina in Rome, one of the property’s butlers will request to unpack your bags for you. It’s this kind of service an…

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The 7 All-Time Best Beaches in the World

Every year, travel sites all over release a list of the world’s best beaches. As we took a look at these selections and compared them with our own, we noticed that many of the same sandy locales show up time and again. In an effort to t…

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