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My Private Paris offers bespoke tours around the city catered to your interests, so whether it’s your first or your twentieth trip to the City of Lights, you will see something new and inspiring, or to find a fresh way to look at some of the city’s most iconic sights. Whether you want to see... View Article

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The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is in the South Ari Atoll and a 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé. Or, if you’d prefer a gentler pace, you can glide through the ocean in a yacht charter which takes around three hours. The resort is comprised of two islands: Rangalifinolhu Island is the livelier option whereas Rangali... View Article

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Coco Privé is set on Kuda Hithi island, and 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... View Article

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The River Seine is full of boats cruising the water, most notably the iconic Bateaux Mouches and dinner cruises. For a more intimate experience, board a private cruise on a chic Dutch Star boat with Seine Privée. The boutique tour company launched in 2018 and is operated by Parisians Philippe Cadoux and Anne Lembert, who... View Article

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This contemporary hotel on Rue Saint-Honoré offers a modern and calming feeling, which can be a welcome change from the city’s classic hotels. Here, clean lines, Art Deco-inspired design and the chic Mandarin Oriental touch set the tone for a bit of urban zen. The hotel’s dining continues the contemporary feel, whether it’s an elegant... View Article

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La Réserve Hotel & Spa has just 45 rooms and suites, all with beautiful decor from Jacques Gracia that mixes 19th-century Parisian design with modern touches. Each room and suite has a dedicated butler offering discreet and extensive service. The hotel has two restaurants: Le Gabriel from chef Jérôme Banctel, which holds two Michelin stars,... View Article

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More than just a bridge connecting the two boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge is a National Historic Landmark (designated so in 1964). It was first built in the late-19th century and became so famous because it was the first bridge of its kind, which was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and the... View Article

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There are few places in the concrete jungle to get a proper dose of bountiful nature, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of them. Spread across 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn, the gardens are home to more than 14,000 plants. There are also several gardens within the gardens, including the Japanese Hill-and-Pond... View Article

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One of the most unique ways to see New York City is aboard a luxury yacht. Sail around the island, along the Hudson River and East River, while having a sunset dinner or happy hour with you and some of your closest friends. Metro Yacht Charter of New York offers some of the most luxurious... View Article

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Hôtel de Crillon sits on Place de la Concorde, one of the city’s most iconic sights, directly between the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs-Élysées. The neoclassical façade is absolutely breathtaking, and the interiors are fabulous, full of unique touches and contemporary and classic French style, including suites designed by one of the city’s most legendary... View Article

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Christmastime is magical in New York City, and there are several places to check off your bucket list. One of New York’s most magical Christmas experiences is at Rolf’s, a traditional German restaurant in Gramercy Park. Each holiday season, the restaurant takes festive decorations to a new level, hanging thousands of Christmas ornaments and lights... View Article

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One of the city’s most exciting summer pastimes is Grand Banks, a floating restaurant in the Hudson River known for its delicious oysters and impressive cocktail and champagne and rosé list. The restaurant is aboard a historic wooden schooner from 1942, Sherman Zwicker, and although it’s always docked, it offers a vastly different experience than... View Article

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