Celebrity Life

This month, the St. Regis hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific have launched the brand new cultural program, Street Serve & Culinary Couture, celebrating the rich and diverse culinary scenes of each region. The St. Regis hotels in Singapore, Langkawi and Bangkok are first to offer this new program, pairing gourmet gastronomy with rustic dining.... View Article

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Dublin is an attractive city to visit, manageable in size and so very walkable. It has the idyllic park St Stephens Green, the river Liffey and plenty of architectural gems such as Trinity College and The Wardrobe Tower of Dublin. Tucked away among all this are some fine restaurants, the jewel in the crown being... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay Native Americans, San Diego violently changed hands  several times throughout history; first by colonizing Spaniards in 1774, then by Mexicans in 1821 during the Mexican War of Independence and finally by early American settlers in 1848, after Alta California... View Article

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This week, Richard Branson’s exclusive retreat collection, Virgin Limited Edition, revealed the first images of the newly renovated Necker Island, which reopened last month following its closure due to Hurricane Irma. Guests are being welcomed back to stay in the island’s restored Great House, which now has two new rooms and the additional Balinese-style house,... View Article

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Get into the festive spirit by staying at one of these lavish hotels as they celebrate the season with cozy winter terraces, impressive Christmas trees and plenty of indulgence, among many more seasonal offerings. Here’s our pick of festive hotels for the holidays in 2018. Claridge’s London, UK Each Christmas, this iconic London hotel reveals... View Article

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Now a twice-yearly event, London Art Week celebrates pre-contemporary art in galleries across the city’s traditional fine arts district, Mayfair and St James, where the art scene has flourished for over 200 years. The London Art Week Winter 2018 edition, Salons, will run from November 29th to December 7th, with exhibitions, auctions and one-off events... View Article

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By Kate Springer This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Sitting pretty on the southeast coast of Australia, ever-upbeat Sydney is a vision of sun-kissed glamour. The iconic harbor glows in the afternoon sun, while Bondi Beach buzzes all year long. Even in the cooler winter months, from June to August,... View Article

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These days it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain in the moment. When you’re next on vacation, look around and see who is soaking up the atmosphere and who is bent over their phones, oblivious to their surroundings—you’ll likely see more of the latter. Ponant’s latest vessel, Le Lapérouse, tackles this issue by submerging guests... View Article

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Aspen’s only five star, five diamond hotel, The Little Nell is known for gracious hospitality, indulgent service and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town. Guests of The Little Nell have the luxury of walking out The Nell’s back door to start their ski day on historic Aspen Mountain, as well as access to... View Article

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Where is the greatest concentration of Michelin stars on the planet per head of population? Well, it isn’t Tokyo (which has the most 3 star restaurants) or Paris, nor even Kyoto, which has a higher number of stars per person even than Tokyo. Nor is it Bray in Berkshire, despite its pair of 3 star... View Article

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As winter sets in, pay a visit to one of the UK’s most celebrated country house hotels. Here’s our pick of the best winter retreats from London. Thyme Gloucestershire Originally a cooking school, then boutique hotel, and now with a newly launched spa, Thyme is a restored manor and farm in the idyllic Cotswold countryside... View Article

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Earlier this fall, Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI) revealed the findings of its annual survey into the world’s best luxury hotel brands. Based on an algorithm covering 118 touch points with weighted scores, each brand is given an accumulative result and ranked alongside one another. The 2018 results placed Aman at the top of a list... View Article

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