Celebrity Life

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The name alone suggests luxury, adventure, intrigue. And, for the literary minded, occasional murder! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a reason: It’s appeared in so many films, posters and novels that its name has become almost mythical, almost legendary. Even before the pandemic hit, we were all rediscovering the luxury of slow... View Article

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Earlier in 2021, Elite Traveler introduced our ‘Restaurant of the Week’ feature to champion new openings from the world’s best chefs and restauranteurs. As the industry bounced back from the trials and tribulations of 2020, an abundance of exciting new restaurants blossomed. From New York to Paris to Tokyo, as 2021 unfolded, we’ve explored the most... View Article

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“We always joke about New York being the ‘city that never sleeps,’” says luxury Manhattan real estate broker Stan Ponte. But on March 22 2020, Ponte’s birthday, the streets fell silent as 8.4 million New Yorkers went into lockdown. “New York seemed almost like the poster child of the pandemic early on. It was so... View Article

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Keythorpe Hall is a majestic, Grade II heritage-listed Georgian country house hidden away in the picture-perfect undulating countryside between Leicestershire and Rutland, England’s smallest county. Completed in 1843 by the 11th Lord Berners, it’s remained a private residence ever since. The Berners baronetcy, created in 1455 and currently held by the 16th baroness, remains one... View Article

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Everyone wants an easy guide to building the best whisky collection, but for the whisky connoisseur, collecting (and consuming) can be an intensely personal experience. “I think back to the dram I shared with my brother-in-law as he married my sister,” reminisces Tod L. Bradbury, head of rare and collectable whiskies at Justerini & Brooks.... View Article

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Those looking to escape the ordinary and retreat to a tropical paradise with their families need look no further than Cabot Saint Lucia. Set across 375 acres of land – including 1.5 miles of exclusive beach and coastline – Cabot Saint Lucia is a new private community complete with luxury real estate, world-class golf and... View Article

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With a restaurant empire that has amassed 21 Michelin stars, Alain Ducasse requires very little in the way of introductions. The newest addition to the French-born chef’s repertoire is Osteria BBR at the storied Raffles Singapore.  Though it opened in August 2021, Osteria BBR is actually more of a reincarnation of Ducasse’s previous Raffles eatery,... View Article

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With a speakeasy bar, cinema. wine cellar and spa, Auriens, located just off London’s irresistibly fashionable King’s Road, sounds more like a glamourous resort than a retirement home.  The prestigious over 65s development opened in September with a mission to redefine what it means to age gracefully, and as Auriens’ general manager, Rupert Spurgeon, says,... View Article

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In Big Sur, a 90-mile sweep of cliff-edged terrain, California’s Highway 1 corkscrews along dramatic bluffs more like a portal to an otherworldly place than a famous journey for road trippers. Ever sheathed in diaphanous fog, the route exudes a mood of mystical possibilities. As its bluffs careen in a free fall to the churning... View Article

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“What’s your New Year’s Eve plans?”. That oh-so-familiar phrase usually uttered in December didn’t get much airtime last year due to an ever-moving feast of lockdowns, travel restrictions and social distancing measures, leaving many of us craving the luxury New Year’s Eve celebrations of years gone by. This year, however (fingers crossed,) is a different... View Article

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Any Four Seasons opening is guaranteed to catch the eye of the team here at Elite Traveler, with the global hotel group synonymous with high levels of luxury and impeccable service. A new Four Seasons resort on a winery in Napa Valley, on the other hand, is causing serious excitement. Tucked away in the charming... View Article

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From Alaska to the Caribbean to Southern Europe, the Cirrus Life Adventure Series brings owners and team leaders together for the ultimate flying experience. Debbie and Lenny Shwetz reflect on their standout memories from the trips, future journeys, and the joy to be found within the Cirrus ownership community. There are some memories that stay... View Article

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