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‘Clinging to the clifftop, the lavish pastel-hued hotel has breath-taking panoramic views of the glistening Tyrrhenian Sea…’ Sound familiar? Of course it does; it probably sounds like every review you have ever read of the Amalfi Coast. So, I shall dispense with clichés. Firstly, there is no clinging going on here. The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria has […]

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What do you get when you combine the collective brilliance of a CEO of a tailor-making tour company, a forward-thinking business partner, a visionary architect and an imaginative interior designer? The culmination is a project so ingenious, it’s bound to make a sophisticated impact in the safari industry. Welcome to the iconic Silvan Safari in […]

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Surrounded by the most breathtaking mountains in Cape Town’s Franschhoek valley, Mont Rochelle sits firmly perched amongst the vineyards, making it the ultimate getaway for wine drinkers and foodies alike. It goes without saying that when Sir Richard Branson purchases a property anywhere in the world to add to the very exclusive Virgin Limited Edition […]

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One of the Swedish capital’s best known hotels has plenty of reasons why locals, including the royal family, go there to relax It’s not often you see royals popping over for a local delicacy in your hotel, but at the First Hotel Reisen in Stockholm’s old quarter you just might. Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf, Queen […]

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Never judge a book by its cover as the old saying goes, and this most definitely should be applied to the Mandrake Hotel. Do not judge this hotel by its unassuming exterior façade, for what lies beyond the exterior is a unique and totally new hotel concept by Lebanese-born, London-based Rami Fustok, and his personal […]

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Surrounded by the most breathtaking mountains and steeped in history, you will find Samara Private Game Reserve in the malaria-free Great Karoo. Looking out from a hilltop over the vast Camdeboo Plains, the peace and tranquility you so richly deserve is all yours. Have you ever imagined what it must feel like to stand a […]

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The only private concession camp in Addo Elephant National Park, Gorah Elephant Camp is home to the most astounding number of elephants. They take center stage and are peacefully joined at the watering hole by an array of other animals, including zebra, warthog, buffalo, eland, ostriches, black backed jackal and in a perfect world, lions […]

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Pick a cabin and lose yourself in quiet opulent bliss. A jetted tub, fireplace, exquisite bed and a porch, complete with a two-person swing, awaits you at Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins. Nestled amongst golden meadows and pine-filled forest, visualize yourself basking in a quiet, luxurious retreat far from the insanity of everyday life. The cabins […]

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Summer in Barcelona not only brings sunny days and long lazy evenings but also attracts the crowds in their swarms. However, don’t let this deter you from the Catalan capital, with its al fresco tapas, cosy vermuterias and charming streets. Our piece of advice: head for the hills, literally. Tucked in between Camp Nou (the […]

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Real Estate an Astronaut Calls the “Most Beautiful Place From Space” From his star-struck perch aboard the International Space Station in 2015, NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly christened the waters surrounding Great Exuma in the Bahamas to be, “The most beautiful place from space.” When Kelly arrived home after his year orbiting the earth, Great Exuma […]

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The West Med is a firm favourite of yacht charter itineraries, and there are two spots which are particularly prized; Corsica and Sardinia, otherwise known as the stunning Emerald Islands. A mere 11km away from each other, they are often lumped together as identical, yet each has its own distinct personality that is worth getting […]

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On a recent trip to Stockholm, contributor Deve Sanford shares her favorite place to stay when in the city affectionately known as “Venice of the North” When it comes to Scandinavia’s most luxurious hotels nothing makes the case for old world charm meets new world allure quite like the iconic Grand Hotel Stockholm. Chic and […]

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