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When you arrive at North Island, it’s easy to see why the Seychelles have been called the Garden of Eden throughout history. Tropical forests tumble down granite peaks, lush foliage backs powdery white-sand shores and you’re surrounded by the vivid turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The pristine environment of this island is the result... View Article

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As a National Heritage Monument and home to the iconic Long Bar (where the Singapore Sling was invented), Raffles is the Grande Dame of Singapore. Throughout its 130 years, the hotel has hosted countless famous names, from Rudyard Kipling to David Bowie and John Wayne. The hotel began a sensitively phased restoration in early 2017,... View Article

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Singapore has long taken pride in its status as a Garden City, with verdant greenery flourishing throughout. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore epitomizes this connection to nature with 15 acres of its own tropical gardens. Opened in 1971 as Shangri-La’s first property, the hotel has developed these gardens over multiple decades by cultivating thousands of tree and... View Article

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In 2018, Singita celebrated its 25th anniversary and, since opening in 1993, the camp has won many awards — not only for super-stylish safari decor, but also for its inspiring conservation programs. Ebony Lodge is our favorite camp and is perfect for a family safari vacation. Situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and surrounded... View Article

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Lion Sands is located at the southern end of the enormous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders the famed Kruger National Park. Established in 1933, it’s one of the best places to spot the Big Five — you might even do so from your private pool or through the telescope on your private deck. The... View Article

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There’s no better place to spot the Big Five than at the family-run Londolozi, established in 1926. Set on the Sand River, the private game reserve regularly sees herds of buffalo and elephant, and its white rhino and lion concentrations are among the highest on the continent. While every luxury is offered here (Ralph Lauren... View Article

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Hidden beneath the foothills of the Franschhoek Mountains and surrounded by a 30-acre estate brimming with vines, fruit trees, flowers and herbs, La Residence has the dreamiest setting. It is flamboyantly decadent and one of a kind, especially for South Africa, where most hotels are a little more austere. An eclectic mix of inspirations, from... View Article

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Casuarina pines, palm trees and white-sand beaches form the backdrop for this island resort. Benguerra, in a Marine National Park, is one of six islands in the Bazaruto Archipelago (off the southern coast of Mozambique), a chain celebrated for its abundance of wildlife. Head out on a diving or snorkeling excursion, dhow or catamaran cruise,... View Article

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Located on the Via del Babuino overlooking the Piazza del Popolo, Hotel de Russie has been the accommodation of choice for artists and writers for decades. The bohemian spirit lives on in the design — Olga Polizzi and architect Tommaso Ziffer merged Ancient Rome with Art Deco. It’s impossible to think of the hotel without... View Article

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The most sublime hotel in Florence, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is comprised of the 15th-century Palazzo Della Gherardesca (where you’ll find the main hotel with 79 rooms and suites) and a former 16th-century convent (slightly smaller with 37 rooms and suites). Both are set among 11 acres of luxuriant, private gardens, where you’ll discover sculptures... View Article

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Clinging to the lush Mediterranean cliffs of Positano, this hotel has an especially dramatic setting, with panoramic sea views from its sprawling suites, terraces and even the tennis court. Glamorous decor and flourishing gardens add to the hotel’s unique appeal, as does the elevator carved into rock that transports guests down to the private beach.... View Article

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Standing on the highest point in Ravello, Hotel Caruso is 1,000 ft above sea level and has the most beautiful views over lemon and olive groves and the Amalfi Coast. Housed in a restored 11th-century palace, the hotel is filled with frescoes, antiques and paintings by Old Masters. The infinity pool also has incredible views,... View Article

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