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By Olivia Cuccaro Just north of bustling San Francisco, California’s premier wine region awaits ready to present world-class reds and alluring outdoor activities for the discerning traveler. Grapes ripen on the vine and temperatures are mild as the harvest sets in from late August to October, but Napa Valley is so much more than its... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Just north of bustling San Francisco, California’s premier wine region awaits ready to present world-class reds and alluring outdoor activities for the discerning traveler. Grapes ripen on the vine and temperatures are mild as the harvest sets in from late August to October, but Napa Valley is so much more than its... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill The California-based real estate investors Ohana has announced the completion of a set of luxury villa residences in Maravilla, Los Cabos. The private residential community sits on the coast between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas in southern Baja, Mexico. Named Las Colinas, the new villas look out over... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro In the summertime, there’s nothing as quintessentially New York as a picnic in Central Park. But when The Ritz-Carlton is behind your outdoor excursion, you can ditch the checkered blanket in favor of a far more luxurious afternoon. Having previously offered an annual Picnic in the Park package, Ritz-Carlton has elevated the... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Comprising just four luxury boutique hotels, the Zanzibar Collection ensures each of its locations is entirely unique with attention paid to every detail, personalized service and an insight into the destination. All holding five-star status, each of the hotels provides guests with a remarkable stay but now two of the hotels,... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. It’s not just the world of fashion that’s plundering the past for inspiration— the latest trend in luxury watches is to embrace a vintage look, to effortlessly encapsulate timeless style. We’re all familiar with the term vintage styling, but what exactly does it mean... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Putting together a last-minute designer outfit has never been easier than in today’s age of apps. In 2016, Armarium launched its platform for on-demand luxury offering members access to runway looks through the use of a mobile app. From founders Trisha Gregory and Alexandra Lind Rose, Armarium is making it even simpler... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Drawing on the Phantom’s standing as one of the most iconic automobiles to have been made, Rolls-Royce recently hosted the Great Eight Phantoms exhibition, looking back at the models’ significant place in history. And now, Rolls-Royce is marking a new chapter with the creation of the latest Phantom in the collection,... View Article

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Forget piston engines, the world’s first single turbine-engine jet is set to revolutionize personal aviation. And it’s not a prototype with deliveries still years away—the first jets have already been delivered, and there is a waiting list of over 600. Walking onto the tarmac at Westchester County Airport, New York, there was no question which... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro As harvest approaches, a trip to the Sonoma region of California promises a serene getaway where wine is at the heart of relaxing spa treatments. On the Western edge of the historic wine country town, Hotel Healdsburg provides a sense of place from its calm atmosphere to its farm-to-spa services. The Spa... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Combining his passion for the oceans and diamonds, Benguela Diamonds’ Wynand Hendrikse creates the world’s first underwater diamond safari. Perfect for the adventurous jewelry collector, this day trip allows the opportunity to personally dive for gems and to create a custom piece of jewelry... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro The Perfect Negroni 4/5 oz Sipsmith London Dry Gin 4/5 oz Campari 4/5 oz sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica, Cinzano Rosso or Punt e Mes) To create this cocktail of the week, pour ingredients over ice in a mixing glass and stir until blended. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice... View Article

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