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This month it was announced that the first phase in transforming Admiralty Arch into a luxury hotel is now complete, giving new life to the historic gatehouse to Buckingham Palace. While the hotel’s opening is slated for 2020, it’s the building’s Mountbatten Suites that are first to have been restored, taking their name from the ties... View Article

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To celebrate the launch of the greatly anticipated BBC series with Sir David Attenborough, Blue Planet II, Natural World Safaris is offering four once-in-a-lifetime marine-based safaris that both educate and inspire guests. Sri Lanka This nine-day safari is designed to immerse guests in the blue whale conservation efforts underway in Sri Lanka by assisting a... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. One of the younger brands in high watchmaking, Parmigiani Fleurier was founded in 1996 by Michel Parmigiani and the Sandoz Family Foundation. Evolving from a small company focusing on table clocks and unique pieces into a vertically-integrated manufacturer that designs, creates and manufactures 99... View Article

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Cape View Clifton is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and idyllic places to stay in all of South Africa. Overlooking the Cape Town cliff side, the hotel focuses on offering guests a place to stay where home comforts are key. Owned and run by Jess Latimer, a born and bred South African... View Article

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Sabi Sabi in South Africa’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve encompasses four distinct lodges and camps—Selati Camp, Bush Lodge, Little Bush Camp and Earth Lodge—providing a luxurious base to suit every taste while reflecting the ‘yesterday, today and tomorrow’ of safari through each one’s design. While Earth Lodge acts as a stylish sanctuary showcasing contemporary eco-design,... View Article

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Due to strict requirements regarding cognac production, the spirit remains deeply rooted in tradition to this day. So with Rémy Martin cellar master Baptiste Loiseau given carte blanche to hand-pick the esteemed house’s latest collection, stateside cognac lovers can rejoice in an exciting — but limited — second edition of Rémy Martin Carte Blanche. For the... View Article

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When The Loren opened earlier this year, it caused quite a stir. Not only is it Bermuda’s first new-build property in 45 years, but its modern design feels light years away from many of Bermuda’s more traditional hotels, and it boasts an enviable oceanfront location. While the design is contemporary, The Loren still respects its... View Article

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Later this month, the annual Winter Art & Antiques Fair is set to return to London Olympia for its 27th edition, bringing together over 30,000 pieces of art, antiques, furnishings and items of jewelry by more than 100 of the UK’s top antique dealers. As this major showcase approaches, we speak to some of the... View Article

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As we look forward to the December 2017 edition of Design Miami/, the celebrated arts showcase adds even more appeal to its cultural offering by launching a new VIP travel program in partnership with the luxury travel company Indagare. Through this new collaboration, Design Miami/ will curate and host a series of worldwide design tours... View Article

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Disaronno Special Angela 20 1 oz Disaronno 1 oz vodka 1 oz lemon juice 3 oz ginger beer To create this cocktail of the week, add Disaronno, vodka and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish... View Article

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Rome is the heart and home of high-jewelry house Bulgari, and that distinctly Italian spirit was tangible as Elite Traveler previewed the brand’s restyled flagship store in New York City. It was in 1972 that Bulgari first arrived in Manhattan with a boutique in the Pierre Hotel before opening at the current Fifth Avenue location in... View Article

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Louis Vuitton has taken their first step into technical sneakers with the release of their New Runner. Fusing together an all-over knitted construction with lux materials and an activewear-esque sole unit, the shoe is a real step forward for the French fashion house. The New Runners are available in all black, olive or red, with... View Article

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