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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it is to manage the legendary Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. Rosewood is a leading ultra luxury hotel company whose portfolio includes both contemporary classics and historic properties such as Rosewood London and New York’s The Carlyle. Hôtel de Crillon is currently closed while it undergoes a complete... View Article

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With a reputation for being one of the most important global cities in the eyes of ultra high-net worth individuals, London’s property market continues to thrive thanks to continuing demand from international investors. Often hitting the headlines with record-breaking transactions, including the sale of a $121 million mansion in 2012, London has the second highest... View Article

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By Mary Gostelow The Guggenheim as it is today is mostly Frank Lloyd Wright, although it opened October 21st, 1959, a few months after his death, and ten years after that of Solomon Guggenheim, whose inspiration it was (he lived for a long time, incidentally, at The Plaza Hotel). The atrium rises up like a giant hollow... View Article

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The winners of the World Boutique Hotel Awards 2013 were announced last night at a spectacular ceremony in at The Montcalm Hotel, Marble Arch, London. The glittering event was attended by boutique hoteliers, industry insiders and press from Europe, the US, Asia and Australia making it a truly global affair. Mihir Garh in Rajasthan, India, was crowned the best boutique hotel in... View Article

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By Mary Gostelow The gal has never wanted to live in a country pile (a rural stately home, in English parlance), or an urban palace, or on the set of Downton Abbey – but you can achieve all this, simultaneously, by staying at London’s newest luxury hotel, Rosewood London. A handwritten welcome note from GM Matthias Roeke waited on... View Article

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As affluent buyers around the world search for safe-haven investments, prices in several property markets continue to rise. Edward de Mallet Morgan, Associate Partner at Knight Frank, talks to Elite Traveler about the trends in the global luxury real estate market and tells us where his clients are looking to invest. With a growing number... View Article

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Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to expand its luxury network across Asia, with its first Indonesian property scheduled to open in Nusa Dua, Bali on December 20, 2013. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort offers luxurious facilities and quality service offerings that reflect the brand’s combination of French elegance and flair with warm Balinese hospitality, rich... View Article

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Filming for British black comedy Dom Hemingway took place at Karma Royal Group’s Le Preverger property in the French Riviera. Actors Jude Law and Richard E Grant stayed and worked at Le Preverger while filming Dom Hemingway. The property serves as a backdrop for much of the film. The French Riviera estate previously belonged to... View Article

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The Seven Stars Resort on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is offering 35% off all rooms and $100 credit as part of a fall sale. The award-winning resort recently invested $750,000 in property wide upgrades, including enhancements to its wedding program. The resort expanded its beachfront venue options, revamped its catering program... View Article

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Private jet company Sentient Jet says November and December 2013 bookings have increased by 70% over the 2012 holiday season. Private jet bookings for the 2013 holiday season are up by more than 70% compared to last year. The most popular travel destinations include Aspen, New York and Palm Beach. Sentient Jet president Andrew Collins... View Article

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More than 40 of the best international and Australian food and wine talent will come together tomorrow for the start of Margaret River Gourmet Escape, which promises to be a festival to remember. Internationally acclaimed chefs Heston Blumenthal, Rick Stein, Alex Atala and Sat Bains are leading the star-studded line-up of culinary geniuses at the... View Article

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By Chloe Rickert Guests can enjoy more than just luxury accommodations thanks to the newest programs launched by the team at Paris’s Four Seasons Hotel George V. Taking place both in and outside of the hotel, these activities are uniquely Parisian and offered exclusively to guests of Four Seasons and the restaurant Le Cinq. To... View Article

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