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By Mary Holland This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. The snow-capped mountains of the Peruvian Andes are luring hikers from Cusco and Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valley. At Explora’s newest property, Explora Valle Sagrado, you have unlimited access to the region’s tawny slopes, punctuated with Incan sites and ancient villages.... View Article

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Fairlawns is tucked into a lush pocket of greenery in the Morningside suburb bordering affluent Sandton. A transformation of this garden-enclosed hotel’s wellness space now means Fairlawns has the largest spa sanctuary in all of Johannesburg. These sprawling spa facilities, which came to completion at the end of last year, add to the hotel’s stand-out... View Article

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Need a last-minute plan this weekend? You’re in luck. The Point, a Relais & Châteaux property on Saranac Lake in Upstate New York (and a regular in Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Hotels) is hosting an exclusive tasting for bourbon aficionados this weekend March 1 to 3 with sought-after bourbon brand, Pappy Van Winkle. If you haven’t been to this glorious... View Article

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The luxurious hideaway, Lizard Island resort, in Australia has just announced plans for its latest reef expeditions. These small-group trips promise access to normally unseen areas around the island and exclusive areas of the Great Barrier Reef. Over four days, exploration of Unesco World Heritage listed reef is paired with gastronomy, fine wines and a... View Article

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The Italian-inspired hotel, Reverie Saigon, in Ho Chi Minh City is now taking to the water with the launch of a 60-ft private yacht. This means you’ll be able to explore this city and its verdant surroundings through a series of curated yacht journeys along the Saigon River. The Monte Carlo 6 yacht, The Reverie,... View Article

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By Susannah Rigg This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. The gated community of Punta Mita, found in the Bay of Banderas in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, is one of Mexico’s most exclusive and luxurious vacation destinations. World-class hotels and villas, upscale restaurants, cutting-edge spas and two Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses... View Article

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This Fashion Week, Parisian department store Le Bon Marché is collaborating with luxury clothing rental service Armarium to bring the latest Spring/Summer 2019 styles to your closet from now through the end of April.  This esteemed collaboration makes it easy for those traveling for Fashion Week (and beyond) to don the latest SS19 season while... View Article

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Wellness travel is on the rise, and The Ranch 4.0 is the fitness lover’s dream. A shortened program of The Ranch Malibu’s acclaimed seven-day fitness program, this four-day (Thursday through Monday) retreat is hosted at the Four Seasons Westlake Village (situated between Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Malibu). The ‘weekend’ retreat offers the five-star luxuries... View Article

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Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent, known for its adventure travel and exciting itineraries taking you to far-flung places and off-the-beaten-track destinations is launching a globe-spanning itinerary that takes you across the world via private jet to see some of the world’s most notable wildlife, from the Big Five in Africa to giant pandas in China... View Article

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Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resorts Collection, has a storied past dating back to 1889, yet the landmark resort is consistently reinventing itself with renovated suites, restaurants, a luxe spa and recently, an underground bar, called Bad Harriet, and a Stoli Ice Lounge for the duration of ski season. The hotel is housed in the historic... View Article

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Seeing the Northern Lights is pretty sensational, but what’s better is watching them from the comfort of your very own ‘Aurora Bed’ in Norway. Off the Map Travel has created an itinerary that allows you to see the lights up close and personal without ever leaving the warmth of your cozy blankets.  After getting to... View Article

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Massimo Bottura’s first restaurant outside Italy, foraging at a Los Cabos resort, and a new addition to London’s dining scene — these are just some of the culinary hot spots making up our pick of the world’s best places to eat in March. Torno Subito Dubai Internationally acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura has just opened his... View Article

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