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Broadway is a siren for aspiring actors and playwrights around-the-world.  “If you can make it here you can make it anywhere,” crooned Frank Sinatra. Quite the opposite, Jim Strong has already made it. Considered one of the top luxury travel agents in the World, Dallas-based Strong serves on the Advisory Boards of Travel + Leisure... View Article

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If he wasn’t one of New Bond Street’s most sought after jewelers, Jeremy Morris might in fact have found a successful career in publishing. The recent coffee table book “Celebrating 50 Years of David Morris” was a father-daughter collaboration, celebrating famous ad campaigns, famous friends and of course beautiful jewelry from the house. The book... View Article

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The Sultanate of Oman may get less attention than some of its high profile neighbors, but American educated Assistant Director General of Tourism Promotion Ghasi Humaid Al Hashmi says this will be changing. Leveraging his country’s diversity, the tourism boss plans to put Oman front and center on the world stage with elite travelers.  During... View Article

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Schooled in the United Kingdom, originally a lawyer who rose to create his own law firm, then a Senator, Dato’ Seri Mohd Nazri Aziz certainly exudes charm not to mention fancy footwork. According to his biography, he was born in Ipoh, a city know for its colonial buildings just over halfway from Kuala Lumpur to... View Article

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Domingo Ramon C. Enerio III has spent his entire career promoting his beloved Philippines.  Having boosted visitor totals during stints in Japan, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, the Tourism Promotion Board boss is now making sure everyone knows what they will get when they visit his country – more fun. Even the email address... View Article

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Top cabin: Platinum Cabin Key selling points: The private lounge space with ample seating and a movable table in this premium cabin takes in postcard-worthy views through panoramic windows and becomes a comfortable double-bedded (or twin-bedded upon request) sleeping space where you can relax at night. An additional interior window allows you to catch the... View Article

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Top cabin: Presidential Cabin Key selling points: The largest and most opulent accommodations on board, the Presidential Cabins have their own separate dressing areas with an en-suite shower and lavatory, plus a deluxe lounge decorated with intricate marquetry that converts into a cozy bedroom with two single beds at night. Here, guests can relax and... View Article

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Top cabin: Presidential Suite (Navratna) Key selling points: Reserve this tony cabin, also known as Navratna, which means “nine precious gems,” and you’ll have an entire railcar to yourself—just like a modern-day maharaja. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the suite’s two plush bedrooms (one with skylights), two bathrooms, and a sitting and dining area will... View Article

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Top cabin: Imperial Suite Key selling points: These lavish sanctuaries are the most spacious cabins on any train in Russia and feature large double beds, a lounge area with a dressing table, a small library, two picture windows, and a private en-suite bathroom with a power shower (no need to worry about wavering pressure) and... View Article

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Top cabin: Deluxe Suite Key selling points: The Danube Express is the only private train in Central Europe that offers guests en-suite facilities, and when you book one of the Deluxe Suites, you’ll be treated to a plush living area with three chairs by day that converts into a sleeping area with two cozy beds... View Article

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Top Cabin: Superior Suite Key selling points: These recently refurbished suites, within carriages that were built in France in the 1920s and used by the British monarchy, still retain their stunning Belle Époque style, like wood paneling with gold accents. But now they sport all updated amenities such as independent climate control, well-stocked minibars, and... View Article

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Pool Villa Riverview Key selling points: This antique-filled, yet refreshingly contemporary suite comes with its own lush garden, private plunge pool, and open-air roof terrace with river views—private enough to sunbathe in the nude should you wish to. Standout service: A guest went to the lap pool every day at 6 a.m. and ordered an... View Article

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