Celebrity Life

By Becca Hensley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. No doubt you’ve been hearing a lot about hygge in the past few years. For the Danish, it’s a way of life. It describes those cozy, joy-focused moments of casual conviviality where people slow down to appreciate what matters—family, friends, food,... View Article

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® delivers an extraordinary experience brimming with warm smiles, remarkable destinations and elegant living. Experience the attentive service of the ship’s staff who anticipate and fulfill your every need. From your delightful Suite Attendant who refills your mini-bar with your favorite beverages to the Maître D’ who knows you by name, this... View Article

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The enchanting island of Santorini calls to luxury vacationers and honeymooners, and now, gourmands. This year is the fourth installation of the Andronis Gastronomy Festival, where world-class chefs prepare divine tasting menus inspired by the fresh, local ingredients of the pretty island paired with their distinct culinary style. While enjoying the exquisite dishes and fine... View Article

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Since partnering with internationally acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura last year, the experience provider GR8 has hosted a series of extraordinary culinary events, including a dinner, with food cooked by Bottura, on New York’s Ellis Island. While the success of this event may seem hard to follow, GR8 has risen to the challenge by coming up... View Article

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Barcelona is a city with so much to offer tourists that around 32 million people visited the city in the last year, with about 8 million international visitors. Known for its famous Gaudi architecture, Barcelona is also a noted food destination. Of course you could play it safe and visit its pair of three Michelin... View Article

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The Corinthia hotel, is often thought to be one of the best in all of London, and this summer its Bassoon bar will be undertaking an exciting transformation. The Corinthia, which featured in this year’s Elite Traveler Top 100 Hotels list, will be welcoming Marcis Dzelzainis, the award-winning cocktail master of Sager + Wilde and... View Article

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The luxury travel specialist Natural World Safaris is continually striving to come up with new and inspired ways for you to experience a destination. The latest concept to have been launched by the travel outfitter draws on the ever-growing desire for cutting-edge technology, integrating the latest innovations into their luxury safaris to result in the... View Article

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In September the London Design Festival will return for its 16th year, celebrating 10 years of collaboration with the V&A. This year is bigger and more exciting than ever before with several new Design Districts created around London and even more collaborations. Art and Design lovers will be flocking from all around the globe for... View Article

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Ahead of its highly anticipated December return, following a renovation in the aftermath of last year’s hurricane, Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France has revealed details of the bold new design we’ll see as it enters another era. Headed up by French interior designer Jacques Grange, this transformation sees the arrival of new suites and... View Article

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When the results were announced for last year’s Michelin guide, Yannick Alléno’s Courchevel restaurant Le 1947 received the highest accolade in the culinary world by going from two- to three-Michelin-star status. Tucked into five-star hotel Cheval Blanc Courchevel, this modern French restaurant brings the chef’s celebrated gastronomy to this pocket of the French Alps, opening... View Article

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The people behind Ultima Gstaad, founders Byron Baciocchi and Max-Hervé George, are now adding two new properties to the lavish Ultima Collection with the launch of the Ultima Crans-Montana in Switzerland. Opening this December, in time for the next winter season, these exclusive-use chalets have been designed to bridge the gap between luxury hotels and... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Aqua Expeditions, Peru Interiors likened to those of a five-star hotel, but with an unmistakable explorer feel, and a one-to-one staff-to-passenger ratio make cruising along the Peruvian Amazon feel even more special. Aboard Aria Amazon, famed chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino presents refined cuisine to... View Article

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