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Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert boasts more than 330 days of sunshine, with events and happenings in full swing all year long. Take advantage of the idyllic temperatures with an early morning hike up Pinnacle Peak or through Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve – currently at 30,200 acres with more on tap to be added over the next several... View Article

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More than 1,000 artists are set to perform at the 47th season of Festival d’été de Québec in July this year. The historic and breathtakingly beautiful cultural hot spot of Québec City will host the festival for 11 days with some of the biggest names and the latest trend-setting talent on the international music scene.... View Article

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Kick Valentine’s Day up a notch this year by not only indulging in chocolates, roses and lavish gifts, but exploring Turkey and enjoying a four-night stay at the luxurious Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. Discover the rich historic past while pampering oneself at the five-star property that offers culinary fare that will delight your taste buds... View Article

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Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the schedule for Star-Spangled Summer 2014, the final three months of historic events and celebrations set to take place from Flag Day (June 14, 2014) through Defender’s Day (September 14, 2014) to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the writing of the national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner, originally penned by... View Article

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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City, introducing a second daily service from Saturday, March 1, 2014. Flight EY103 will depart Abu Dhabi International Airport at 1.4 am, arriving at New York’s JFK Airport at 7.45am the same day, while the... View Article

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Loews Regency Hotel, the landmark hotel in Midtown Manhattan, has reopened following a year-long $100 million transformation. The redesign of the 379-room hotel represents the dynamic vision of Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts. Located steps away from Central Park, Madison Avenue, and Museum Mile, the hotel features 328 apartment-styled guestrooms and 58... View Article

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Two newly branded hotels in London have been introduced by the Taj Group. St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, and Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences will now be promoted within the Taj Group’s portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts and palaces. The Taj Group has sole ownership and management, as well as operational and... View Article

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Luxury hotel and spa management company Six Senses Spa has opened its first spa in Central Asia. Located at the visionary 37-storey Esentai Tower, Six Senses Spa at Esentai Park is the 28th spa in the group’s expanding portfolio and the latest addition to the impressive list of spa openings set in exciting locations and... View Article

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If you’re looking for an adults-only, all-inclusive escape in Mexico, Le Blanc Spa Resort could be for you. The AAA Five Diamond property, nestled in a secluded enclave between the Nichupte Lagoon and the glistening Caribbean Sea in Cancun, Mexico, is an extraordinary resort where luxury reaches its pinnacle and service is simultaneously warm, genuine... View Article

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It may be frosty outside, but with a brand new year upon us, the social calendars of the global elite are already starting to heat up. That’s why we asked Europe’s most exclusive concierge club, Knightsbridge Circle, what their members are doing in the first half of 2014. Based in the heart of West London,... View Article

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Winter woofland Ball season is underway in Vienna. Travelers headed to Austria’s capital with their four-legged friend can choose from an array of luxe hotels that pamper pooches. The Hotel Sacher Vienna provides a plush blanket with paw prints, comfy bed, bowls, toys, treats, towels, and a do-not-disturb sign with a dog’s photo. Pet-toting guests... View Article

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Flying high Two-time Oscar nominee John Travolta’s skills as a pilot are well-documented, and he’s flown many famous faces over the years, including Marlon Brando, Barbara Streisand, and Muhammad Ali But when it came to making his first trip to Dubai recently, Travolta, who stars as Mafia boss John Gotti Sr. in an upcoming biopic,... View Article

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