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It was just days after the hotel revealed the most extensive renovation in its 115-year history that a fire broke out at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Since that day, work have been underway to bring it back to its former state, and now the hotel has announced its greatly anticipated relaunch, with its restaurant and... View Article

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Taking the title of first and only luxury camp in Antarctica, White Desert specializes in once-in-a-lifetime trips that have attracted guests such as Prince Harry, Bear Grylls and Buzz Aldrin. After flying into White Desert’s Whichaway Camp by private jet, guests are led on thrilling journeys through mazes of ice grottos, between icy peaks and... View Article

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By Lee Cobaj This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler.  A twisting ribbon of land winding along the South China Sea from the border with Yunnan, past Laos and Cambodia, all the way down to the Gulf of Thailand, Vietnam presents a stunning tapestry of natural beauty, phenomenal cuisine, neon-lit cities... View Article

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Made up of two five-star hotels—Hotel Erica and Hotel La Licciola—and set on almost 70 acres of verdant land, Resort Valle dell’Erica provides a private pocket of Sardinia to enjoy the island from. Overlooking the natural reserve of the Straits of Bonifacio and the national park of the archipelago of La Maddalena, with over 4,590... View Article

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This month the Arctic specialist, Off the Map Travel, launched a series of new journeys incorporating unique experiences that make any trip above the Arctic Circle even more extraordinary. From staying in a cabin made entirely of ice to learning Arctic survival skills, these are the most awe-inspiring Arctic trips to embark on in the... View Article

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From intimate performances paying homage to the private theater of Shakespearean times to a collaboration with a prominent artist, some of London and Paris’s most luxurious hotels are elevating the cultural experience you have during your stay by celebrating the arts this season. Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London Bringing the magic of theatrical arts... View Article

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At the celebrated Thai retreat Chiva-Som, enduring wellness tradition meets cutting-edge innovation, resulting in extraordinarily effective health programs. We take a look at the approach that sets this resort apart and three other wellness retreats embracing both the old and new. There are a number of reasons Chiva-Som has remained one of the world’s leading... View Article

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Celebrate Día de Los Muertos otherwise known as the Day of the Dead in Mexico’s Velas Resorts. From October 31st to November 4th, 2018, Mexico’s luxurious Velas Resorts will be hosting their own Día de Los Muertos celebrations. Paying homage to what’s considered to be one of the most representative holidays of Mexican culture, the... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Opposite Kensington Gardens and two minutes from Buckingham Palace, The Milestone Hotel and Residences is hidden in plain sight. You might stumble across the hotel after a day’s shopping on High Street Kensington; despite being in the heart of the Royal Borough it feels... View Article

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Since becoming president of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts in 2011, Radha Arora has focused on developing the presence of this collection of luxury properties on a global scale, but throughout this gradual expansion the emphasis has always remained the same, staying true to the brand’s Sense of Place philosophy. In an interview with Elite Traveler,... View Article

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With its long Mediterranean coast, shores facing onto the Atlantic Ocean and pockets of idyllic islands, Spain is bursting with outstanding beaches. From San Sebastian in Basque Country to the southerly Canary Islands, here’s where to find six of the best. Rodas Beach, Las Cies Islands This small archipelago lies off the coast of Pontevedra,... View Article

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With the release of its first ever verified list of the world’s most luxurious hotels and spas, Forbes Travel Guide has highlighted 30 outstanding spas across six different countries, each of which was evaluated on up to 900 standards by anonymous inspectors. SE Spa at Grand Velas resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya were... View Article

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