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Raise a toast to the New Year with sophisticated champagne cocktails from one of the world’s most prominent champagne houses, Moët & Chandon. Moët Champagne O’Clock                              5oz Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 1oz Hennessy Cognac Dash of bitters Orange twist Spritz of... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley and Emma Reynolds This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Classic checks never go out of style, whether on an elegant coat or on an unexpected piece, such as a cool sneaker. Tod’s coat, $3,895, Tod’s in New York, +1 212 644 5945, tods.com Stella McCartney coat, $1,865... View Article

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The luxury hotel group, Velas Resorts, has expanded its Mexican hotel collection with Mar del Cabo – the first European-plan boutique hotel in the Velas portfolio. The new boutique hotel, which sits halfway between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, is the result of a $4m renovation of the... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. MB&F’s fans rabidly wait for the release of each of its fantastical horological machines, and the recent release of HM9 Flow does not disappoint. Pulling influences from the sensual, curving lines of 1940s and 1950s cars, and the smooth aerodynamics of a jet engine,... View Article

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Each December as New Year approaches, it’s time to look ahead and decide where you’ll be traveling next. Start planning your best year of exploration yet with our pick of trending destinations for the coming months. These are the best places to travel in 2019. Singapore Singapore seems to gain popularity year upon year. This... View Article

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You could say Franck Malègue is having a homecoming. After spending time in New York in his early ’20s, he’s dreamed of opening a menswear boutique. Now, he’s returned to New York with a lifestyle menswear line that blends activewear and tailoring for the modern man. “New York was a little bit like my first... View Article

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The end of December is a time to reflect on the year gone by. There is a lot to learn from the past, but we believe the best era for whiskey is in front of us.  At WhistlePig, we’re constantly pushing ourselves to try new things to unlock the potential of rye whiskey. We protect the... View Article

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New Zealand’s summer season has never looked more relaxing. Tucked off-the-beaten track on the top part of New Zealand’s South island, The Marlborough Lodge just completed the third stage of a four-stage renovation that welcomed a standalone spa infused with local flair. The Marlborough Lodge is located the Marlborough province, one of the best wine... View Article

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Building on its growing portfolio of residential developments, Four Seasons is to introduce a new luxury address to San Francisco. In partnership with developer 706 Mission Street Co LLC, the hospitality brand is developing 146 private residences in the heart of the city’s Yerba Buena arts district, just steps from cultural sites such as the... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. While most beachfront locales call for flip-flops and tees, Sydney has a defined fashion sense and serious homegrown talent that has garnered global recognition. We’ve curated pieces from our favorite Aussie designers to help you fit in with even the trendiest Sydneysiders. Aussie attitude... View Article

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Mariah Carey will not be performing in Times Square, New York, on New Year’s Eve, but will instead welcome 2019 with a private display for guests at the exclusive Nikki Beach Saint Barth. Little over a year after Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc upon the Caribbean island, the luxury resort, which reopened in March following an extensive rebuild,... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley Aspen’s glamorous dinner scene gets a new addition this year with the launch of EMP Winter House, in partnership with American Express. Sure to be the most coveted dinner reservation in town, diners will be clamoring for Chef Daniel Humm’s Eleven Madison Park-twist on classic Swiss dishes. Elite Traveler flew to Aspen... View Article

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