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Stretching across Europe, with its highest peak Mont Blanc reaching up to 15,776 ft, this extensive mountain range encompasses the distinct landscapes, architecture, culture and cuisine of each country it ambles into, not to mention each mountain town’s festivals and events. Palatial hotels, cozy villas and lavish lodges are dotted throughout these mountains, enticing people... View Article

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As the Wimbledon Championships come around for another dramatic tournament, London’s grandest hotels are pushing out all the stops in honor of the occasion. The Milestone Hotel The quintessentially British hotel, The Milestone by Red Carnation, is marking the arrival of the Grand Slam tennis tournament by hosting the Wimbledon Experience. This luxurious two-night stay... View Article

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Known as the City of Sails thanks to its waterside setting and sheer number of yachts, New Zealand’s biggest city is a cosmopolitan hub that boasts a busy nightlife, world-class food and drink, and a unique culture all its own. Auckland is built around more than 50 dormant volcanic cones, with the iconic Sky Tower... View Article

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This week Axiom Space, a company that’s endeavoring to build the world’s first commercial space station, announced plans to offer private expeditions to space, with the first trip set to take place as soon as 2020. Ten-day mission will be priced at $55m, with everything you need to embark on the space expedition included, beginning... View Article

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The Gloria at Maison St-Germain, Battery Gardens, NYC 0.5 oz St-Germain French elderflower liqueur 0.25 oz Suze herbal liqueur Chilled dry champagne Spray of St-Germain and frankincense essential oil Dehydrated lemon wheel and gold dust to garnish To create the Gloria, combine the St-Germain and Suze in a coupette glass and top the glass up with... View Article

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Following the May opening of Viceroy Los Cabos, a launch that’s been the cause for great excitement owing to its bold architectural design and sublime setting, we speak to the CEO Bill Walshe about his role in leading the brand’s evolution. Since joining Viceroy in 2012, Walshe has brought his global perspective to the hotel... View Article

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Fauchon has been a symbol for fine food since the founder opened his first outlet in 1886, but now the brand is venturing into the world of hospitality with the creation of Fauchon L’hôtel Paris, which is set to open September 1st. Having started its journey on Place de la Madeleine in Paris’s 8th arrondissement,... View Article

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By Peter Clover This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Rife with hedonistic nightspots and mystical yoga retreats, no other destination has maintained its bohemian signature style quite as successfully as Ibiza. A mecca for disco madness and home to some of the best-loved clubs in the world, the Spanish island... View Article

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The experiential luxury travel company &Beyond has long proven its commitment to conservation with environmental initiatives being led from each of its resorts and lodges across a staggering nine million acres of protected land. Now, the company is turning its attention to conservation of the marine environments its island resorts lie within through Oceans Without... View Article

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Vice president and global brand leader of the Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Lisa Holladay is an indisputable expert on creating hotel identities that give guests a sense of place. What would you say is the greatest impact you’ve had on these brands? From the start, one of the most important... View Article

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Fitting seamlessly in with the Renaissance city, Portrait Firenze is a stylishly executed celebration of the arts, taking on the concept of being another of Florence’s great masterpieces; while Florence commands the world stage for its ancient monuments and Renaissance art, this hotel has an international following for its appealingly chic modern design and prolific... View Article

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Benefiting both body and mind, these exceptional spas and wellness retreats ensure you leave relaxed, rejuvenated and feeling like a new person. Milaidhoo Island MALDIVES Drawing on the affect what you eat can have on the wellness of your mind as well as body, this Maldivian private island resort has launched a Mood Dining concept... View Article

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