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Each of these outstanding hotels combines the ultimate in luxury and style with sustainability and a respect for the area of natural beauty it’s in. Six Senses Zil Pasyon Félicité, Seychelles The rehabilitation of an entire island’s natural habitat is the ambitious project surrounding this recently opened resort by Six Senses. From the granite boulders... View Article

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Marking an exciting first for the luxury hotel and restaurant collection, Relais & Châteaux has announced Delfin Amazon Cruises is now a part of the prestigious portfolio having met the association’s core values—a local focus, humanity, sharing and commitment—and having stood out for its distinct setting, atmosphere and flavor. Considered the pioneer of luxury river... View Article

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As World Environment Day approaches, we take a look at the farm-to-table restaurants excelling in sustainability and the pioneering chefs behind them. Blue Hill at Stone Barns USA The Michelin-starred restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns is considered one of upstate New York’s most innovative restaurants, often named among the world’s best fine dining venues.... View Article

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In the same way Tuscany conjures up thoughts of hearty Italian cooking, fields of vines and an undulating landscape navigated by twisting Cyprus tree-lined roads, the bucolic region is revered for the health-giving properties of its hot springs. Adler Thermae is one resort that draws on the virtues of this natural resource. The luxurious hotel... View Article

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It’s said that when Celebrity Edge, the latest ship to join the Celebrity Cruises fleet, is inaugurated in November it will set a new precedent in luxury modern cruising, with a series of innovations integrated into the on-board experience. Among the ship’s most distinguishing features is its 22,000-sq-ft spa. With world-renowned designer Kelly Hoppen behind... View Article

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By Becca Hensley This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. People say that Austin isn’t like the rest of Texas. But the truth is that this capital city, set amid emerald hills and glimmering lakes, is so idiosyncratic it isn’t like any place else—anywhere—period.With a proud outlaw’s outside-the-box vibe, the metropolis... View Article

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Santa Monica-based hotel Shutters on the Beach is celebrating its 25th birthday this year with an all-summer long celebration that includes the Rosé Beach bar (featuring the hotel’s custom rosé in collaboration with Champagne Pommery) and more. The iconic hotel, located on the beach in one of LA’s most popular beachside destinations, blends the coolness... View Article

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Private Jet Card Comparisons, the only buyer’s guide to jet cards not affiliated with jet companies, launched its Jet Card Decider worksheet this May. At no additional cost, current members and new subscribers can now submit a questionnaire and receive a custom recommendation on which program best suits their needs. Any private traveler knows that... View Article

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This summer, the first champagne house to have been founded, Maison Ruinart, will host a one-bedroom pop-up hotel in Primrose Hill, London. Open for just a limited time in July, the pop-up will see the transformation of a discreet London setting into a creative interpretation of Maison Ruinart that’s been designed in collaboration with creative... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. If a private-island resort with only 12 beach villas isn’t private enough for you, spend an evening alone with your beloved on Quissanga Island. This tiny, deserted tropical island off the coast of Mozambique has no electricity, no structures and no running water. There’s... View Article

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For the Elite Traveler the opportunity to stay in a hotel with an amazing restaurant is a special one. Far too many luxury hotels let themselves down at the final hurdle by offering sub-par food, but for those finding themselves jetting off to the English capital we have rounded up 12 of the best hotel... View Article

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By Alexandra Cheney This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. During World War II, the Germans bombed every bridge in the Tuscan capital except one: the Ponte Vecchio, which Hitler spared, alleging it too beautiful to destroy. Home to over 600 years of exceptional artistic activity, Florence’s city center was deemed... View Article

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