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Last year our holiday lights were a bit dimmed, our festooned trees and decorations shared with fewer than usual, and our festivities sorely limited. This Christmas, those lights twinkle brighter — especially at hotels and touristic attractions, which long to have you back beneath their mistletoe and amongst their sparkling holiday glam and gild. Making... View Article

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With its makeover well underway, The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville is this week unveiling the jewel in its crown: the new Drusie & Darr restaurant from world-renowned chef and all-round culinary icon, Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The French chef, best known for his two-Michelin-star eponymous New York restaurant Jean-Georges, is set to add some serious star power... View Article

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With its balmy summers, white sandy beaches and impressive architecture, Spain might not be the first place that springs to mind when considering the destination for your next ski vacation. But as the second most mountainous country in Europe, Spain boasts over 30 exhilarating (and often overlooked) ski resorts that are less crowded than their... View Article

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Thanks to its mountainous terrain, the US is home to some of the best ski resorts on earth. In fact, 37 out of 50 states boast operating ski areas and there are thought to be in excess of 470 ski resorts across the country, spanning California to Maine.  With all that choice, it can be... View Article

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At first glance, the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid meets everything you have come to expect from the luxury car manufacturer. The exterior is striking. Its intense red color blends beautifully with the black 21-inch wheels. Its headlights dazzle even when they’re turned off. And, of course, it is huge (6ft 5in wide and 16ft, 8in long).... View Article

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The fine spirits we enjoy today are the result of centuries of experimentation and shared knowledge. The art of distillation originated organically in several parts of the globe. In Mexico, small communities used the abundant agave to make tequila. In Scotland, traveling monks utilized fields of barley for malt whisky. For hundreds of years, these... View Article

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Perched on the slopes of an eroded volcanic crater in northwest Rwanda lies Wilderness Safaris’ Bisate Lodge. Comprised of just six thatched villas nestled in the greenery, the intimate retreat is the go-to destination for gorilla spotting. Early arrivals can head straight to the Bisate Kwanda Day Lounge to relax, refresh and enjoy a bite... View Article

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Interest in private aviation soared in the wake of the pandemic. But for first-time buyers, the purchasing process can seem full of considerations and complexities. What support does Cirrus Aircraft offer to help ease the journey and how does one gauge true value in the buyer-manufacturer relationship? Brad Pierce wasn’t looking for a Cirrus SR22... View Article

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The huge growth in demand for ski chalets is causing stiff competition in Alpine and US property markets, as buyers face off for a dwindling supply of homes for sale. But why is there a shortage, and what does it mean for prospective buyers? Ski properties were always a highly coveted purchase, and the pandemic... View Article

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It goes without saying that in certain parts of LA, only a mansion will do. With breathtaking properties on every block, it can take a lot to impress the notoriously demanding house hunters scouting the city’s most upmarket neighborhoods in search of their dream home. But it would be hard for even the most hard-to-please... View Article

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Unbelievably, another year is almost coming to an end, and with the dawn of 2022 comes a host of brand-new hotel openings to look forward to. As always, here at Elite Traveler we have our ears to the ground when it comes to new hotels and we’ve compiled our favorites here, so you can get... View Article

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In June, specialist Norwegian shipbuilder, VARD, made waves when it announced plans to build the first-ever residential yacht liner and ‘most exclusive address in the world’, Somnio. Now renderings of the interiors aboard the gigantic 728-foot superyacht have been unveiled and they certainly don’t disappoint. Slated to set sail in 2024, the impressive vessel will... View Article

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