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Luxury hospitality consortium The Leading Hotels of the World is celebrating 85 years since it launched with 36 hotels in the late 1920s. Today the company has grown to over 430 hotels. Since 1928, The Leading Hotels of the World has curated and championed an exclusive collection of independent luxury properties. The fact that each of... View Article

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has announced its ultra exclusive ‘Hard Rock Royalty’ package, enticing guests to channel their inner rockstar and ring in the new year VIP style. Starting at $200,014, ‘Hard Rock Royalty’ invites a guest and their elite entourage of five friends to head to South Florida’s premier entertainment destination via private jet. In... View Article

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The British Virgin Island’s premier luxury boutique resort, Biras Creek, will re-open this month following half a million dollar’s worth of renovations. The project has featured significant upgrades to each of its 31 private guest suites, along with enhancements to Hilltop Restaurant, the picturesque outdoor pool and arrival dock area. The major construction is completed... View Article

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Elite Traveler’s recent look at the luxury property market in the United States found that confidence in the value of owning real estate is increasing, as is younger consumers’ willingness to pay more for their homes. This week we caught up with some of America’s leading real estate agents to get the low down on... View Article

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Stay at a château in the French Riviera that Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher frequented. Le Preverger, a 200-acre estate in the French Riviera that previously belonged to designer Laura Ashley and actress Jeanne Moreau, will be available for rent next April. It is the latest offering from luxury holiday company Karma Estates. The Côte... View Article

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London’s legendary Mayfair hotel Claridge’s has unveiled this year’s Christmas tree in its lobby, which has been designed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The seven meter-high tree, which depicts iconic elements from a traditional Christmas tree reinterpreted with Sicilian elements, draws on the Italian heritage and origins of the designers. The tree is adorned... View Article

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The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is set to transform into an art haven for this year’s Miami Art Week with a package that is bursting with art-related offerings. As an official hotel sponsor for Art Basel, Design Miami, and Art Miami, the 313-room, first-to-market JW Marriott property has curated an experience for those with the most... View Article

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JW Marriott and Christie’s are presenting a pre-sale exhibition during Miami Art Week 2013 of 20th Century Decorative Arts and Design and Ettore Sottsass: Important Works from a Private Collection. With a unique integration of 20th century furniture, jewelry, drawings and decorative objects, both collections are truly unparalleled, and feature important works of 20th century... View Article

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Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, introduces guests to a personal tasting experience with new, exclusively infused spirits: Thai Infusions. Inspired by local flavors and ingredients, such as red chillies, Thai basil, Kaffir lime, and Thai coriander, Phulay Bay’s new Thai Infusions allow guests to enjoy traditional Thai tastes and gives them the opportunity to be their... View Article

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Known for its scenic green views, San Mateo County is one of the most expensive property markets in the US, and property prices are continuing to rise. For $69.8 million, Alain Pinel Realtors is offering this 1941 Colonial estate home in Woodside, San Mateo County, with more more than 90 acres of land and endless views of oak-studded hills... View Article

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One of the top 20 cities with the highest number of luxury home sales in June 2012-3, Palm Beach is a popular destination for its golden sands, amazing weather and relaxed lifestyle. Real estate is flourishing in the area, with ultra-high-end properties on sale continuing to grow. One example is this brand-new, eight bedroom direct... View Article

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The Hamptons has long been seen as an exclusive location for New York’s elite. Although real estate in the area was hit following the financial crisis, today the market is thriving, with prices in some Hamptons communities rocketing. Located in the heart of the Hamptons, Bridgehampton is one area that is doing particularly well. This... View Article

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