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Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks’ 6,000-acre Gateway Canyons Resort—part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection—lies along the Colorado-Utah border. Gorgeous red rock palisades, one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur fossils, a rich Native American heritage, and a fully equipped onsite outfitter make it a perfect location for the elite adventurer. Brand-new Palisade... View Article

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Like a butterfly that has spread its wings, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Provence has undergone a metamorphosis since claiming its independence. Formerly a Four Seasons, the 750- acre oasis nestled in a verdant setting with views of medieval villages in the distance now taps into its origins to bring the best to... View Article

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It’s always good to hear that there are many fortunate people doing their part to help underpriviledged youth. Petra Nemcova, the Czech supermodel who, unlike her fated fiancé, survived the Thai tsunami in 2004, is devoting her life to helping disadvantaged kids. Her charity, Happy Hearts Fund, is supported by a group of philanthropists, including... View Article

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson has plenty of note on her resume, from her partnership in ProJet Aviation to serving as a producer of the hit film, Lee Daniel’s The Butler. Despite her full plate, Johnson has for the last several years also dedicated herself to the creation of Salamander Resort & Spa, a... View Article

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By Mary Gostelow Oh what a wake up for the gal, here in Sydney (no, it is not the capital of Australia, one tends to forget about poor old Canberra…). This is the 6am view from room 239 of Park Hyatt Sydney, the luxury hotel that achieves at least A$100 margin over any other room rate in the whole... View Article

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Five-star hotel The St. Regis Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah, is offering an extraordinary ski package, which includes a day of skiing with an Olympic skier, a customized culinary experience and more. The “Celebrate Snow” package starts at $15,000 per night, is available between January 1 – April 12, 2014, and features a two... View Article

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The award-winning Alpina Gstaad will debut a stunning new five-bedroom, six-bath suite on December 15. Gstaad’s newest luxury hotel in 100 years is looking forward to a second successful season and is already booked for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Located on the ground floor with two expansive terraces and superb views of the... View Article

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Cycle enthusiasts from Israel and around the world will arrive in Israel’s Dead Sea region this month for The Veolia Desert Challenge, taking place on December 21-22. The Veolia Desert Challenge will feature a weekend of cycling and athletic competitions and experiences, including the seventh-annual Adidas Moon Run, a multi-course moonlit off-road running competition; the... View Article

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The Ritz Carlton Cancun has received its 16th consecutive AAA Five Diamond Award, making it the first hotel to receive this esteemed distinction. As the award-winning luxury resort celebrates its 20th anniversary, it also remains the only AAA Five Diamond resort in North America to receive triple honors from the AAA for not only the... View Article

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With the holiday season just around the corner, we’ve picked out some of the best New Year’s Eve parties happening all over the globe, where you can see in 2014 with a touch of style. From dancing the night away to amazing music acts in some of the best party destinations, to chilling out on... View Article

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By Chloe Rickert On a quiet residential street a short walk from Sloane Square in London sit The Apartments by The Sloane Club in a late-nineteenth-century Pont Street Dutch style building adorned in red brick and stucco. Located on Sloane Gardens, some of the luxury apartments feature views of the gardens while all of them... View Article

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By Mary Gostelow   For a city-state of a mere 37,579, at last count, Monaco might not seem to justify its glorious luxury hotels and other trappings, but it has a per-capita GDP of $163,025. Where does the money come from? Only the French or US citizens who live here have to pay national taxes... View Article

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