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Set within Switzerland’s Alpine foothills with panoramic views over Lake Lucerne, the Bürgenstock Resort has proven popular throughout its 150-year history. Now the resort is giving luxury travelers even more reason to make the journey here with the opening of its new Alpine Spa. Launched on November 6th, 2017, this new spa spans an impressive... View Article

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Now in their 10th year, the Safari Awards are held annually to recognize Africa’s most outstanding lodges and safari experiences, from best riding safari and best safari spa to best guiding team and best design. As this year’s awards ceremony unfolded on November 6th in London, the greatly anticipated results were revealed to an audience... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. The interior of an aircraft should show the detail of the owner’s life story, according to Embraer’s vice president of interior design, Jay Beever. He tells us how optimum comfort calls for innovative design and the latest technology. “Every single aircraft we make is... View Article

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COMO Hotels & Resorts has now announced the re-opening date for the Turks and Caicos private island resort COMO Parrot Cay, following its extensive renovation. On December 15th, 2017, the award-winning resort will unveil its collection of upgraded rooms and suites, along with the opening of the highly anticipated COMO Beach Club and new restaurant... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. In the spirit of compiling not-your-average gift guide, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has created the 12 Days of Rosewood—no leaping lords or a partridge in a pear tree, but a collection of trips and experiences from all over the globe. Each offering uses the... View Article

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Every year for the past decade, Chef Eric Ripert has invited a few of his legendary friends down to The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman—home of his restaurant Blue by Eric Ripert – for an intimate culinary event in the Cayman Islands. 2018 marks Cayman Cookout’s 10th anniversary set for January 10 – 14. If it is... View Article

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Set to open this December, Hamburg’s new luxury hotel, The Fontenay, is making waves with its bold contemporary design and idyllic lakeside location. Now the hotel has revealed its efforts in paying homage to the city it’s in by collaborating with a series of local partners and placing the focus on products made in Hamburg.... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Hidden in an undiscovered part of the Caribbean off the coast of Nicaragua lies Calala Island, the picture-perfect setting for this unique journey. Fly to Nicaragua on an Embraer Legacy private jet, then soar over to the island in a Bell helicopter—the only time... View Article

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Boundless beaches, energetic nightlife and dynamic art scene aside, Miami is a dining destination. Just minutes away in Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort & Spa has launched a collection of Acqua Experiences affording guests exclusive access to the city’s vibrant culinary culture. Available only through the resort, Acqua Experiences now offers an array of food-centric itineraries... View Article

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The fashion world knows Oscar de la Renta for his iconic designs, but in his native Dominican Republic, his legacy is also carried on through a luxury hotel. Tortuga Bay at Puntacana Resort & Club, the only hotel Oscar de la Renta designed, has just reopened following a four-month renovation. Together with wife Annette and... View Article

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Harnessing over 20 years of experience, Ski Verbier Exclusive provides exceptional stays in the Swiss mountain town based around its 17 luxurious chalets. The only luxury operator specializing in Verbier, the company’s knowledge of the region is hard to beat with the added appeal of exceptional food and attentive service. Now the Verbier specialist is... View Article

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London’s five-star hotel Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has long been making guests happy through its luxurious amenities and attentive service, but now the hotel is bringing science into the equation. By partnering with the behavioral scientist and psychologist Patrick Fagan, the hotel has created London’s first Five Senses Suite, a hotel suite that’s designed... View Article

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