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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Have you been dreaming of lazy summer days spent wandering through tiny Italian villages, sampling the best balsamic vinegars, Parmigiano Reggiano, Barolo and Chianti wines straight from the source? Or perhaps you’d prefer the glamorous resort life, strolling through the streets of... View Article

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By Samantha Coles This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. “I just don’t know how you’re going to put all this into words,” muses Alan Grant, Skibo Castle’s affable host. We’re in philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s grand dining hall for a hosted dinner party, where members of the club don their glad... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As we launch the Elite Collection, Top 100 Suites 2017, we speak to Fiona Thompson, principal of hospitality design consultancy Richmond International. Having designed the interiors of five star hotels such as The Langham in London and Chicago, and a number of Four Seasons properties, the interiors specialist is a verifiable... View Article

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In the latest issue of Elite Traveler, we’ve left no stone unturned in seeking out the world’s most extraordinary places to stay and present to you a carefully curated list of Top 100 Suites. From secluded islands in the tropics to idyllic mountain settings and some of the world’s most exciting cities, each of these... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro At this week’s spa, find your center in a tranquil cottage overlooking the sparkling waters of Turks and Caicos. Opened in December 2016, The Shore Club has unveiled its luxurious Dune Spa, featuring eight rooms and three wellness cottages. With soothing names like Moonshadow, Sundancers and Sea Breeze, the three wellness cottages... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro What do you get when you combine the glamour of a luxury hotel with the adventure of a cruise? The Ritz-Carlton is taking to the seas for its latest venture, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. With lavish hotels, resorts and residences around the globe, The Ritz-Carlton has announced plans to expand its luxury... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Hidden in the world’s most blissful archipelagos, these exclusive-use private island retreats promise beguiling beauty and unparalleled seclusion. The Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse MAINE, USA Positioned on one of the two rocky Cuckolds Islands off the Maine coast, this lighthouse... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As the global brand officer of Marriott International, Tina Edmundson works with 30 of the group’s diverse hotel brands, including Ritz Carlton, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide, playing an integral role in their development and sustainability. In an interview with Elite Traveler, Edmundson gives an insight into the evolution... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley and Olivia Cuccaro From wading in the sparkling ocean to floating in the infinity pool to simply staying hydrated in the heat, water is synonymous with the summer season. Skiing, scuba diving and surfing are just a few of our favorite aquatic activities, but water sports are not all the element has... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro The Siren 1.5 oz Blue Curacao 2 oz watermelon-infused coconut rum .75 oz blood orange juice .5 oz pineapple juice To create this cocktail of the week, shake the rum, blood orange juice and pineapple together in a shaker tin. Pour blue curacao into a hurricane glass and fill with ice. Strain... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill In its secluded setting on the shores of Antigua’s south coast and amid the island’s lush rainforest, Carlisle Bay provides guests with tranquility as well as a luxury stay. And now the resort has even greater appeal with the launch of their new wellness experience, Island Bathing. Designed to help guests... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Anguilla is a beautiful, laid-back island with kind, welcoming locals, enticing cuisine and now, a Four Seasons resort. Its second Caribbean hotel is a sleek and elegant Kelly Wearstler-designed property that mixes contemporary minimalism, a bit of quirky personality and endless ocean views... View Article

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