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Australia quickly found itself high in the global luxury travelers consciousness not long after winning its first America’s Cup in 1983. Recognizing a need for expert advise and native knowledge, Ian Swain, a so-called “true-blue-Aussie” himself, along with his wife Linda Swain, founded Swain Destinations. Twenty-seven years since conceiving the fully customized destination experience, the... View Article

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Private jet travel has long been a means of commute for business and leisure travelers, but on the proviso that said travelers own their jet, or at least rent one. JetPartner is doing it differently. Elite Traveler spoke to founder Antony Rivolta about the online booking site that is making private jet travel more accessible... View Article

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Among its nine distinctive brands, Starwood Hotel and Resort’s three most majestic –The Luxury Collection, St. Regis and W– form the largest network of luxury hotels in the hospitality industry, currently totaling 165 locations. During International Luxury Travel Mart, Global Brand Leader Paul James describes to Elite Traveler how its latest patent of growth is... View Article

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Luxury Swiss watchmaker Bovet 1822 recently debuted its first U.S. boutique in the Ritz-Carlton hotel on Central Park South in New York City. Bovet owner Pascal Raffy explains how this landmark opening promises to continue the artful watchmaker’s traditions, aesthetic values and dedication to superb craftsmanship. To commemorate the new flagship boutique, Bovet shared a... View Article

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Last year the Peninsula Hotel Group celebrated the 85th Anniversary of its original property, The Peninsula Hong Kong, and this year readies its first hotel in Europe, The Peninsula Paris. During a break at The International Luxury Travel Mart in Cannes, Vice President of Marketing, Rob Cheng, tells Elite Traveler how The Peninsula manages to... View Article

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Dating back to the 1907 debut of The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont brand has since expanded into a global group of over sixty distinctive luxury hotel properties. Energetic President Jennifer Fox took a break from The International Luxury Travel Mart in Cannes to tell Elite Traveler about its latest locations in Dubai and Nanjing,... View Article

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After four decades in the fashion industry, Tony Giallonardo – founder of luxury menswear specialist OTTO – has gained a reputation as “the Curatore” for his ability to source the finest handcrafted clothes and put together a personalized wardrobe for clients. Speaking about why he founded OTTO, Giallonardo says: “I was tired of wearing what... View Article

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Regional Director and General Manager of The Dorchester, Roland Fasel, and Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of The Palace Athenee, Francois Delahaye, elaborate on the impressively varied properties of The Dorchester Collection, which include Coworth Park, 45 Park Lane, The Beverly Hills Hotel and The Bel-Air.

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Elite Traveler had the chance to speak with Michael Hobson, about how the Mandarin Oriental extends its signature service and amenities through expanding its brand into residences.

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Elite Traveler talks with Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales Barbara Pang about its second European location–Paris, being the first–Shangri-La Istanbul. New locations in London and China are slated for 2014 in addition to the Shangri-La’s current inventory which consists of 81 Hotels in 19 countries.

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One of the most varied destinations in the world, Mexico caters to vacationers like no other. From superb golfing to spectacular marinas and unique adventure opportunities, the only real limitation on the elite traveler is time. With more 5 Diamond Resorts than Canada, Hawaii, The Caribbean and the rest of Latin America combined, in Mexico... View Article

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Bearing the namesake of its husband and wife founders–Alfred and Estelle–the maison of Van Cleef & Arpels is as much a high jewelry house as it is a home to a French-American tradition and legacy that dates back to 1906. With the recent re-opening of the Van Cleef & Arpels 5th Avenue location in New... View Article

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