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Olfactory memory is a powerful thing, and when it comes to relaxation, there are few fragrances that evoke a tranquil ocean setting more vividly than coconut. In Thailand, a stone pathway hemmed with palm trees and flourishing greenery leads to The Secret Garden Spa at Four Seasons Koh Samui, where nourishing coconut treatments take guests... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Following a 21-month renovation, we took a sneak peek at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland, during the grand reopening, and it was certainly worth the wait. The former seat of the Earl of Dunraven, Adare was built in 1832 and still has remnants of... View Article

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With rainforest lodges, exclusive island retreats and ambitious urban renovations on the cards, the coming year promises to deliver a whole host of exciting new beginnings in luxury travel. We take a look at the most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2018. Awasi Iguazu ARGENTINA January 2018 Following on from its architecturally impressive properties in... View Article

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By Minty Clinch This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. As a commercial dynamo, Seoul has few equals, but only recently has it emerged to take its rightful place on the world tourist stage. Nowadays it is cutting-edge, with a prestigious biannual fashion week established in 2015 and a vibrant pop... View Article

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Elite Traveler is pleased to announce the launch of our second Top 100 Hotels list. Featuring 14 new additions from around the world the list was compiled by the Elite Traveler editors using our specialist knowledge on the world’s most opulent hotels to bring you a condensed list of everywhere you need to visit this... View Article

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Bringing together more than 550 luxury hotels and highly acclaimed restaurants around the world, Relais & Châteaux is an association that gives its members even greater prestige. Favoring independently run establishments where authenticity and a sense of place are key, each restaurant and hotel in the collection stands out for the personalized experience it provides.... View Article

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By Sunshine Flint This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. This tiny dual-island nation — St Kitts is 65 square miles and Nevis is just 36 — is the very definition of good things coming in small packages. Surrounded by some of the Caribbean’s clearest waters, St Kitts and Nevis is a... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. If our latest issue’s roundup of top golf courses or interview with the legendary Jack Nicklaus has you reaching for your clubs, we’ve got just the thing. Head to Ridgewood Country Club in Bergen County, New Jersey, August 21–26 for the Northern Trust —... View Article

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Immersed in the hills of Tuscany among picturesque olive groves and vineyards, Fonteverde is a pastoral wellness destination steeped in history. Once home to the influential Medici family, the 17th-century property has since been transformed into a rustic spa halfway between Florence and Rome, Italy. Relax with panoramic views of the unspoiled countryside from a... View Article

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Calling them hotel suites doesn’t really do justice to the gigantic accommodations of the Maldives. Surrounded by palm-fringed white-sand beaches and aquamarine seas teeming with exotic marine life, these idyllic atolls are truly paradise found. The Crescent, Niyama Private Islands (pictured above) The Crescent is so much more than just a suite; this is a... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In an unassuming building in Marysville, Ohio, you’ll find a marvel of modern technology: the Performance Manufacturing Center, a pristine, almost-too-quiet factory where dedicated employees build the only American supercar using state-of-the-art technology. Sure, a Japanese company, Honda, owns the plant, but the Acura... View Article

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Mojito at Nikki Beach Barbados 1.7 oz Mount Gay Rum 7 lime slices 8 mint leaves 2 teaspoons of sugar Sprite soda to top off To create this cocktail of the week, muddle mint, sugar and lime. Add Mount Gay Rum with ice and shake. Pour into a mason jar and top with Sprite soda.... View Article

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