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Up until now, the luxury travel group andBeyond has established all of its lodges, from private island resorts to safari hideaways, in remote pockets of Africa. But now the collection has expanded beyond these perimeters with the launch of andBeyond Vira Vira in Chile. Tucked into the dramatic landscape of Chile’s Lake District within 54... View Article

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This week, the Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony of the 25th annual World Travel Awards took place at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, giving recognition to the region’s leading destinations, hotels and travel operators. The destinations taking the spotlight at this red carpet gala event included Sri Lanka, which won the award for Asia’s... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In May, savvy travelers headed to Venice for three blissful days packed with Italian food and culture at Food & Wine’s first international festival. Anticipation was high, thanks to the wild success of its festivals in Aspen and Grand Cayman. Set on the beautiful... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. By Emelia Hamilton-Russell Never let it be said that there is nothing to do in the Maldives. While you’re vacationing on a remote, one-square-mile desert island, you’re also suspended between two of the most fascinating natural elements: the sea and the sky. Designed by... View Article

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This month officially marks the launch of PRIOR, a brand new members’ club for the modern traveler founded by the Bloomberg Businessweek “One to Watch 2018” David Prior, and chairman of the board of Noma’s parent company, Marc Blazer. Created according to the belief that travel can encourage global diversity and forge meaningful connections between... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Imagine that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach when you realize an important event has loomed up out of nowhere — perhaps an anniversary or a milestone birthday — and you haven’t planned a thing. Or maybe your schedule is so... View Article

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Since opening at the beginning of 2018, The Murray, a Niccolo Hotel, in Hong Kong has received abundant attention. With design led by world-renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners, this 1969-built landmark building was restored and enhanced at a cost of around HK$3.4 billion, making it one of the most talked-about openings in the city.... View Article

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Throughout September, Velas Resorts across Mexico will be paying homage to the health-giving avocado by hosting the month-long Guacamania festival. Focusing on more than just the flavour and nutritional value of the much-loved fruit, the resorts have created a series of spa treatments that draw on its topical benefits. At the AAA Five Diamond resort... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. “It looks like Gatorade, right?” remarks Nick Drader, pilot and guide of Compass Heli Tours as we soar through snowcapped mountains by helicopter. He’s referring to the melted glaciers that form bright teal lakes and streams during the summer, and the spot of our... View Article

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Sky Juice at Rosewood Baha Mar, The Bahamas 1oz Plymouth Gin 1oz condensed milk 5oz coconut water A simple yet refreshing cocktail, Sky Juice combines just coconut water, condensed milk and gin. At Rosewood Baha Mar, this satisfying drink is served to guests on the resort’s poolside sunloungers from its dedicated Sky Juice Cart. The... View Article

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The Maldivian private island resorts, Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani, have just announced a partnership with the Michelin Guide in which they’ll host 20 exclusive culinary events. The greatly anticipated series is a part of Soneva’s Festival of Color, which is being held to celebrate the diversity of experts the resorts welcome in to provide... View Article

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This week the grand Scottish estate and luxury hotel Gleneagles announced the launch of its new Mary Queen of Scots package celebrating the upcoming movie starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan. Paying homage to the greatly anticipated film, the hotel is giving guests the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of these stars and the... View Article

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