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Chef Tom Aikens may be busy with the opening of his new restaurant Muse, but the Michelin-starred chef will cut time out of his busy schedule to host an ultra-exclusive culinary retreat in the Scottish Highlands this winter. Aikens, who makes his return to London’s fine dining scene after a five-year absence in January, heads... View Article

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The Holandsfjorden fjord sits deep within Norway’s Arctic circle. Its crystal-clear waters regularly reflect the spectacular Northern Lights back into space while the Svartisen glacier dominates the background. Right now, it is a spectacular and somewhat lifeless place, but soon it will be home to an awe-inspiring hotel. Plans are afoot to build a luxury... View Article

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On December 4 during Art Basel Miami, the hottest ticket in town was Elite Traveler‘s VIP party at the Faena Penthouse at Faena Hotel Miami Beach. More than 150 guests took to the duplex penthouse at the luxe hotel to kickoff a week of art, food and fun. During the fête, guests got a chance... View Article

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Find out where you should be heading this year to experience the latest in luxury travel. From an eco-tourist’s paradise in the British Virgin Islands to one of the world’s deepest underground hotels in London, Elite Traveler takes you through its pick of the most anticipated luxury hotel openings 2020. Rosewood Little Dix Bay, British... View Article

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The Maldives is currently one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, with luxury hotels opening up left and right on its many small islands and atolls. The JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is the recently luxury resort to open. Located on the crescent-shaped Vagaru island on the Shaviyani atoll, JW Marriott Maldives... View Article

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Billions of people across the world will be looking to bring the decade down in fine style on New Year’s Eve. Here, Elite Traveler rounds up the most exclusive and luxurious events happening around the world. The Knickerbocker, New York Nowhere else of earth celebrates the new year like Times Square in New York. The... View Article

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In this latest article in Elite Traveler’s ongoing Spain series, we take a look at the country’s luxury train journeys. From San Sebastian in the north to Cadiz in the south, Spain has a wide variety of must-see sights including architectural marvels and natural wonders. If you have time on your side, a slow and... View Article

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In Mexico City’s leafy, upscale Polanco neighborhood, I’ve walked off my lunch of mushroom tacos with a ramble down Avenida Presidente Masaryk, the Rodeo Drive of this thriving capital. En route, on ample sidewalks, I’ve dodged electric scooters helmed by men in suits, moved aside for dog walkers leading extravagantly adorned canines, and eavesdropped on... View Article

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It may be a long way from the North Pole, but Kempinski Hotel Bahia is going over-the-top festive this year by installing the most expensive Christmas tree you are ever likely to see. The luxury hotel, situated in Marbella, Spain, has partnered with celebrity designer Debbie Wingham to reveal a true showstopper: the world’s most... View Article

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Waldorf Astoria opened its third property in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year. The new hotel promised New York glamour and ultimate luxury in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). Elite Traveler was invited to see whether Waldorf Astoria DIFC has delivered. The 275-room hotel occupies the 18th to 55th floors... View Article

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Of the 115 islands in the Seychelles, just four are inhabited, and the majority are so minute that you have to zoom in on Google Maps just to see them. But these archipelagos dotted throughout the Indian Ocean are utterly spellbinding: volcanic rock dating back hundreds of millions of years; thick, lush rain forest; jagged... View Article

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The Langham Hotel in New York has created an over-the-top luxury experience perfect for those who love to indulge their sweet tooth over the holiday season. On offer throughout December, The Sugarplum Suite at The Langham will see the Presidential Suite (Penthouses also available) transformed into a luxurious candy store. Guests will arrive in a... View Article

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