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“The Cayman Islands aren’t like the rest of the Caribbean,‘’ quipped my friend the day before I first visited the three-isle archipelago, a luxury paradise ringed by coral reefs, located just south of Cuba. I pondered his words and the classic images I’d seen of the renowned diving mecca. Its beaches — with Wedgewood Blue... View Article

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Arizona’s bounty of rust-colored canyons and saguaro-laden vistas will easily enchant on a road trip, but it’s the unexpected that excites. Home to 22 sovereign American Indian communities, alpine forests and a robust collection of artists’ colonies, the Grand Canyon State proffers an abundance of eclectic exploration possibilities. While pecans and citrus fruits flourish in... View Article

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Revel in some Rocky Mountain razzmatazz in Aspen, Colorado, where mountain-shredding skills match up with an après attitude and a sophisticated see-and-be-seen culture. A former 19th-century silver mining town, this top winter (and year-round) sports destination charms with leafy streets lined with restored Victorian architecture. Its showpiece Shigeru Ban-designed art museum, beaucoup restaurants, clever boutiques,... View Article

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Encircled by the towering Andes Mountains and molded geographically by the Mapocho River, Parque Forestal and Parque Balmaceda, Santiago has been the capital of Chile since colonial times. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia and named after the biblical figure St James, Santiago remains the cultural, financial and political epicenter of... View Article

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With Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels and excellent shopping, there’s something in this guide to Prague for everyone. It’s no wonder it is so often cited as one of Europe’s most magical cities. Such is the historical magnitude of the Czech Republic’s perfectly preserved capital that it’s been dubbed “The City of 100 Spires.” Prague exudes... View Article

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More than any other destination, this luxury French Polynesia guide proves that fantasy can become reality. Under France’s dominion, the island nation brandishes Gallic savoir faire (think: peerless service, stellar wines and top-notch cuisine). But, it never leaves its Oceania-style, barefoot chic far behind. Home to affable denizens proud to share their 3,000-year-old culture, French... View Article

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Edinburgh was built to impress. The Scottish capital is a strutting peacock of a city boasting some of the best sightseeing in Europe. Here, in this luxury guide, you’ll find well over 1,000 years of history just waiting to bowl you over. At every corner, you’re hit by another panoramic view, interesting architectural feature or... View Article

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For a quintessential New England seaside escape brimming with history, charm, Gilded Age mansions and fabulous seafood, head to Newport, Rhode Island, located on Aquidneck Island, just a short hop from Boston and New York City. Here, we bring you a luxury guide to this quaint coastal city. Whether you’re a history buff or sailing... View Article

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“Authentic, untouched and iconic” is how Anthony Lassman, founder of ultra-luxe travel consultancy Nota Bene Global, describes the Amalfi Coast. A regular visitor to the area for over four decades, Lassman loves that this special corner of Italy — which stretches 31 miles along the southwestern Sorrentine Peninsula between the town of Sorrento and the... View Article

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Note: This article originally appeared in the spring issue of Elite Traveler prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. Please note that many of the hotels and restaurants mentioned will be closed at this time. Find the latest travel advice here.  Blame it on the beaches — and the water. Though just a 90-minute flight from Miami, and... View Article

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Once one of the ancient world’s most glorious kingdoms, Southeast Asia’s Cambodia (as the mighty Khmer Empire) ruled what is now Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Today, it is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations, due to its legacy and trove of spectacular, centuries-old temples near Siem Reap, as well as its paradisiacal islands, untrammeled... View Article

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The idyllic city of Santa Barbara, California, just 100 miles north of Los Angeles and situated between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, has been the ultimate getaway for high-profile celebrities, politicians and the elite for more than a century. It’s often called the American Riviera for its striking similarities to the French... View Article

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