Celebrity Life

By Charles Runnette This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. With hundreds of beautiful candy-colored 1950s Dodge and DeSoto finned sedans circling the architecturally stunning heart of the city, Havana is otherworldly. It feels as though you’ve been dropped into a movie set about an alternate time—one where nothing was built... View Article

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Psycho Killer from The Dead Rabbit at Claridge’s By Olivia Cuccaro 2 dashes Pernod absinthe 0.75 oz coconib Campari 0.5 oz creme de cacao 0.5 oz Giffard Banane du Brésil 2 oz Redbreast 12 Year Old To create this cocktail of the week, stir Pernod Absinthe, coconib Campari, creme de cacao, Giffard Banane du Brésil... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill In celebration of its 30th anniversary this year, the Tongsai Bay five-star resort is giving guests the chance to spend the night sleeping in a four-poster bed on the resort’s pristine beach. And there’s a reason behind the sleeping under the stars concept; it was in 1987 that the resort’s founder... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Placing the focus on two destinations that are celebrated for their breath-taking scenery, Land Rover has launched new road trip adventures in Utah and Namibia complete with coaching from the expert Land Rover Experience instructors. Both give travelers the chance to get behind the wheel of the new Land Rover Discovery.... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro When your Italian adventure calls for a spa retreat, escape to a private island in the Lagoon of Venice. San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice has recently debuted its spa in partnership with local perfumery The Merchant of Venice to offer Venetian luxury from head to toe. Just a private boat ride away... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill This October Aman is set to host the next in their series of extraordinary private jet expeditions, taking in the locations of the Aman resorts in China, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka. Taking place over 17 days, the expedition will comprise eight distinct chapters at eight different resorts. From Shanghai guests... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Chicago was once the “Second City” of the US, but these days it’s a world-class destination of its own. It has a wildly inventive culinary scene that made it the third US city to have its own Michelin Guide. There’s no shortage... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Just north of bustling San Francisco, California’s premier wine region awaits ready to present world-class reds and alluring outdoor activities for the discerning traveler. Grapes ripen on the vine and temperatures are mild as the harvest sets in from late August to October, but Napa Valley is so much more than its... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Just north of bustling San Francisco, California’s premier wine region awaits ready to present world-class reds and alluring outdoor activities for the discerning traveler. Grapes ripen on the vine and temperatures are mild as the harvest sets in from late August to October, but Napa Valley is so much more than its... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro In the summertime, there’s nothing as quintessentially New York as a picnic in Central Park. But when The Ritz-Carlton is behind your outdoor excursion, you can ditch the checkered blanket in favor of a far more luxurious afternoon. Having previously offered an annual Picnic in the Park package, Ritz-Carlton has elevated the... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Comprising just four luxury boutique hotels, the Zanzibar Collection ensures each of its locations is entirely unique with attention paid to every detail, personalized service and an insight into the destination. All holding five-star status, each of the hotels provides guests with a remarkable stay but now two of the hotels,... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro As harvest approaches, a trip to the Sonoma region of California promises a serene getaway where wine is at the heart of relaxing spa treatments. On the Western edge of the historic wine country town, Hotel Healdsburg provides a sense of place from its calm atmosphere to its farm-to-spa services. The Spa... View Article

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