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Polar exploration is a fantasy for many would-be explorers, the vast majority of which will never be realized. But now experiential travel specialists PELORUS is offering the chance to literally follow in the footsteps of a polar icon, Captain Louis Rudd MBE. The new expedition has limited spaces available to join Capt. Rudd, the first... View Article

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Just under an hour outside of London, Beaverbrook Hotel & Spa is surrounded by 470 acres of rolling hills, perfectly manicured grounds, pretty gardens and ponds. Despite its proximity to the city, it feels wonderfully cut-off and remote. The main house (known simply as The House) has just eighteen guest rooms and makes an impact when you enter: the... View Article

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It is a busy time in the fine dining industry. The warmer climes of spring bring with it a flurry of new openings and stunning seasonal menus. Elite Traveler rounds up the best restaurants for April. TAK Room New York Another highly-anticipated opening from the new Hudson Yards development in New York, TAK Room is the... View Article

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In this new health-conscience world, today’s active travels are constantly looking for ways to blend their personal lifestyle with the joys of vacationing. Time is always at a premium and even more so when you are trying to make the most of your time away from home and office. Well, Grand Velas Los Cabos has... View Article

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Spring has officially sprung, and with that comes cherry blossom celebrations around the world. We’ve rounded up the best hotels around the world to see the cherry blossoms now through April. Japan From Tokyo to Hokkaido and Hirosaki to Kyoto, Japan is known best for their cherry blossoms, or the Sakura flower. To see these beautiful... View Article

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The new-look Ritz-Carlton, Berlin has reopened after a 40 million Euro renovation. The hotel now stands out for its 1920s-inspired design with references to the golden era of German cinema. Resplendent in the gilded glamour of 1920s decor, the hotel is now home to lavish new space for dining and imbibing, refreshed wellness and lounge... View Article

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The luxury travel company Brown + Hudson creates entirely bespoke trips to offbeat locations around the world. The latest expedition to be dreamed up by the imaginative team is a small-group journey to the very spot chocolate was first produced over 5,300 years ago. In collaboration with the founders of To’ak — the world’s most coveted,... View Article

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Back for its second year, Barcelona’s gastronomic festival Passeig de Gourmets is taking over the famed Passeig de Gracia from March 14 through 24 and inviting guests to indulge in the culinary delights of chefs from the neighborhood. Gourmands from near and far will be able to dine at more than 18 of Barcelona’s noteworthy... View Article

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The beginning of March saw the announcement of the 2019 Preferred Awards of Excellence by independent hotel brand Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Among the hotels recognized was Edgewood Tahoe in Nevada, which was named Preferred Hotel of the Year – United States and Canada. This lakeside property has been a draw since it opened in... View Article

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A voyage through Indonesia’s remote Raja Ampat archipelago is among the most extraordinary journeys you can take by sea. Just off the tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua, over 1,500 wild forested islands and cays sit amid cerulean waters home to a kaleidoscope of coral reefs so rich in marine life, they’re thought... View Article

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In a prosperous career spanning more than three decades, Jean-Michel Gathy has established himself as one of the world’s most prominent architects of luxury hotels. Now the principal designer of architectural firm Denniston is making his mark on Hainan Island, China. It’s on the island’s most southern point, in the coastal city of Sanya, that... View Article

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Travel to historic cities across Spain for insight into the diverse cultural influence that’s made this the country it is today. The most majestic monuments in Spain tell the stories of this fascinating past through their architectural magnificence. Alhambra Palace, Granada One of Spain’s most iconic monuments, this palace and fortress is what brings many... View Article

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