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From above, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a spectacle of vivid turquoise ocean and shimmering sandbars, dotted with barely touched islands and flashes of pink flamingos. As you arrive at &Beyond Benguerra Island by helicopter, this mesmerizing sight is your first impression. Benguerra is the second largest of six islands in the protected Bazaruto Archipelago, which... View Article

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World-renowned chefs including Alain Ducasse, Heston Blumenthal and Mauro Colagreco are making their mark in cities across the world this year with an array of exciting new culinary concepts. From London, New York and Paris, to Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong, these are the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2019. Adam Handling Chelsea, London February... View Article

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Spend a long weekend in the middle of Montana surrounded by nothing other than snow, animals and some of the best chefs on the West Coast at The Resort at Paw’s Up annual WinterFest food and wine festival. From February 15 through 18, partake in cooking demonstrations, tasting and wine pairings with notable chefs from... View Article

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The newly expanded and refurbished boutique hotel, Monteverdi, lies within the Unesco World Heritage region of Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, where verdant vineyards blanket the hills. Each February, oenophiles are drawn to this bucolic part of Italy to celebrate the creation of its latest Brunello and Brunello Riserva vintages. At this time, crowds gather in the... View Article

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Find out where you should be heading this year for the most-talked about hotels of the moment. From a vineyard resort in the Napa Valley to a hotel in an ancient Rajasthani fort, these are the most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2019. The Nautilus, Maldives January 2019 When it opens this month, The Nautilus... View Article

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Embrace the New Year by setting out on a sublime spa retreat promising greater wellness of both the body and mind.  Residencies with the world’s leading experts and ground-breaking therapies make these the retreats to head to in 2019. Azura Retreats Mozambique Azura Retreats’ two boutique resorts — Azura Benguerra and Azura Quilalea in Mozambique... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. When the hotel is called ‘Wonderland’ you can be sure something magical is in store. And you’ll be heading down a rabbit hole of sorts, as the curious S-shaped structure is mostly underground — it was built in an abandoned quarry. The hotel has... View Article

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The luxury hotel collection, Jumeirah Group, has appointed hotelier Alain Tsui the regional vice president and general manager of the soon-to-open address, Jumeirah Living Gangzhou. Originally from Hong Kong, Tsui has more than 30 years of experience with luxury hotel brands including Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons in cities across China, Southeast Asia and the... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. Few places on Earth hold the same mystique (sorry) as Mustique. When you tell people you’re going, you’ll receive either a blank stare or a look of intense jealousy. One of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, the island was purpose-built as a playground for the... View Article

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The legendary five-star hotel in Puglia, Borgo Egnazia, has just revealed its latest venture: a curated collection of luxury yacht voyages in some of the most breathtaking parts of the world. The impressive sailing yacht, Imagine, was designed by late British yacht designer and founder of Dubois Naval Architects, Ed Dubois, and its stylish interiors... View Article

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Royal Malewane has been ranked among the world’s most luxurious safari lodges since it opened in 1999, winning a multitude of awards over the years and being placed on numerous best hotels lists. Now benefiting from its recent renovation, the lodge is right at the top of people’s wish-lists, with the upcoming opening of its... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. It’s no secret that Chef Nobu Matsuhisa loves his Napa Valley-sourced wine. His 38 restaurants and eight hotels (with eight opening soon) serve wine he personally sources from the famed California region. As Napa Valley rebuilds after the devastating 2017 wildfires, there’s no better... View Article

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