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In the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta in the Moremi Game Reserve, Little Mombo is an intimate lodge with only three guest tents. While you may not see many other humans, you’re guaranteed to see a great deal of wildlife from one of the private verandas: elephants, big cats, buffalo, zebras and so many more.... View Article

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Family-owned for over 40 years, Ol Jogi sits within a 60,000-acre private conservancy and is available only for exclusive use. Your Kenyan adventure begins with a scenic, 45-minute private flight from Nairobi before touching down in the beautiful bush. Ol Jogi is at the base of a rock outcrop and is extremely secluded, except from... View Article

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A short stroll from the 16th-century Tiergarten park and sitting right next to the Landwehr Canal, InterContinental Berlin is easy to spot due to its glass pyramid entrance. Originally built in 1958, it has retained the original William Pereira-designed facade. Inside, you’ll find spacious suites, a stained-glass, dome-ceiling cafe, beauty salon and a casino. After... View Article

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Nestled in the Alps and enveloped by the mountain range’s natural beauty, The Chedi Andermatt mixes typical Alpine chic with an unexpected Asian flair. The mountain retreat has four restaurants (The Japanese Restaurant by Hide Yamamoto has a Michelin star), a wine and cigar library, serene spa, salon and a state-of-the-art health club. Daredevil skiers... View Article

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Surrounded by woodland with sparkling Lake Zürich below and snow-capped mountains in the distance, The Dolder Grand is beguiling — it’s half Disney, half ultra-modern. Inside the enchanting palace, you’ll find an award-winning spa with an extensive treatment menu, Michelin-starred dining and grand suites with exceptional views. The hotel is renowned for its incredible art... View Article

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Housed in a Regency-style mansion, The Lanesborough overlooks Hyde Park and is perfectly located if you’re in town for a shopping spree — Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street are just around the corner. The decadent Baroque-style interiors by Alberto Pinto are complemented by the lavish floral arrangements created by the in-house florist. Be sure... View Article

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Sitting prettily on the banks of the River Maigue in Limerick, Adare Manor is the former seat of the Earl of Dunraven. The neo-Gothic architecture is as grand as the decor within — think plush velvet, gold-leaf ceilings, chandeliers, works of art and roaring fireplaces. There are subtle references to the Dunraven family throughout —... View Article

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Perched high on a hill in the Unesco World Heritage Douro Valley, overlooking the Douro River and rolling vineyards, Six Senses perfectly blends indulgence with wellness. As the terracotta–hued, 19th-century manor is set in Portugal’s wine region, there are naturally many wine-centric activities on offer, as well as family experiences and adventures in the great... View Article

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The first thing you’ll notice at Vommuli is the resort’s striking architectural design, from the curved whale-shark–shaped exterior of the Whale Bar, to the dhoni-inspired beachfront villas and the overwater Iridium Spa, which mimics the shape of a lobster. The John Jacob Astor Estate, which is named after the founder, is the Maldives’ largest overwater... View Article

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Kuda Hithi is just a short yacht ride from Malé, but with an enormous lagoon and thick, tropical vegetation, the island feels like it is in the middle of nowhere. The resort’s size — just over three acres — gives a particularly intimate feel, and the fact that it’s owned and run by a Maldivian... View Article

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When it opened in 2009, Peninsula Shanghai occupied the only structure built on Shanghai’s historic waterfront, The Bund, in over 60 years. The view from this iconic riverfront spot is most captivating from the rooftop bar, Sir Elly’s Terrace, but it’s the two-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yi Long Court that impresses most. Sir Elly’s Restaurant joined... View Article

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Velaa is set in the Noonu Atoll, where turquoise lagoons and islands of white sand and lush vegetation come with a wealth of marine life and close proximity to world-class dive sites. The no-expense-spared design includes work from award-winning Czech architect Petr Kolar: See the opulent teak-furnished villas, and the cocoon-like wine cellar and restaurant... View Article

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