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Found within 45,000 acres of private reserve in Singita Sabi Sand, Singita Castleton is an exclusive-use lodge comprised of a main house with communal living spaces and six individual (and utterly delightful) cottages. The original Castleton house was the family home of Singita founder Luke Bailes’s grandfather, and that home-away-from-home vibe has been maintained. The... View Article

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After a 45-minute helicopter journey from Johannesburg, you’ll land on Shambala Private Game Reserve’s private helicopter pad. The eight-chalet Zulu Camp is set within a 24,700-acre reserve, where you’ll more than likely spot at least one of the Big Five before you’ve even unpacked, and the chalets have charming leather-bound notebooks so you can log... View Article

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There are five-star hotels, and then there’s the Royal Mansour. A magnificent collection of riads set among 12 acres of exquisite, fragrant gardens, it was designed by King Mohammed VI; absolutely no expense was spared in its creation, including the warren of tunnels for staff to service the riads without disturbing guests. The Grand Riad... View Article

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Escape the heat of Muscat and head to the dramatic Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain). Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar is right on the edge of a vast canyon, and the awe-inspiring views are best enjoyed from Diana’s Point, a wood-and-glass platform that appears to hover over the edge and was named for the British royal... View Article

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If you’re looking for paradise, consider it found at North Island. This 500-acre private island in the Seychelles has just 11 beautifully appointed villas; Villa North Island (or Villa 11) is the most sublime (it was Prince William and Kate Middleton’s honeymoon destination). The sprawling one-bedroom suite tumbles down through a coconut grove and spills... View Article

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This hotly anticipated hotel opened in late 2017 to great fanfare, and it certainly lives up to the hype. It is the largest Bulgari hotel in the world with 101 rooms and 20 private villas, the most fabulous of which is The Bulgari Villa. The 5,813-sq-ft villa has three bedrooms, a 14-person dining space, large... View Article

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You’ve no doubt heard of the Burj Al-Arab Jumeirah: It’s often called the world’s most luxurious hotel, and with good reason. It has a fleet of Rolls-Royces, a seawater aquarium, 12 restaurants and bars, five swimming pools and a private beach, which was built in Finland and transported to Dubai to minimize guest disruption. The... View Article

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Nestled away in the Maldives, Coco Privé is a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind private island getaway, available only for exclusive use. With six beautifully designed villas, the tropical island is a perfect, tranquil escape for those wanting to reconnect with their family and friends. A private gourmet chef will prepare exquisite meals based on personal tastes, while... View Article

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What if a vacation in the Maldives could be done differently, more meaningfully? Privately owned by a Maldivian entrepreneur, The Nautilus has been created to answer that question. A bohemian hideaway set in the otherworldly beauty of a Unesco biosphere reserve, The Nautilus is an immensely private resort of 26 all-suite beach and ocean houses.... View Article

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Within Bahrain’s capital, Manama, this luxury resort offers a secluded slice of paradise. Set along the bay in Seef, with a private lagoon, the resort provides guests with one temptation after another. Dining spans the globe from Italy to India; the spa fuses traditional therapies; and modern-day relaxation and beach time can evolve into an... View Article

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When you choose Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury for your vacation in Mauritius, you can expect perfection from start to finish; it is undeniably the island’s finest hotel. Located on the sheltered northwest coast, stretching along a pure white sandy beach, Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury is a tranquil, tropical haven with an uncompromising commitment to excellence.... View Article

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The Norman, the only luxury boutique hotel in Tel Aviv, lies in the heart of the White City, the world-famous Unesco heritage site of historic Bauhaus-architecture buildings. Perfectly situated next to Rothschild Boulevard and the city’s best cultural attractions, The Norman is comprised of two classic buildings, each beautifully restored. No 25 Nachmani Street, the... View Article

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