Celebrity Life

By Olivia Cuccaro After a day spent shopping in the famed Rodeo Drive boutiques, it’s time to shift from retail therapy to spa therapy. In Beverly Hills, the Luxe Rodeo Drive hotel has partnered with The Spa on Rodeo to offer guests the ultimate package for relaxation in the upscale California district. Having recently unveiled... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Tentadora 1.5 oz Bacardi 8 1/2 oz beet juice 3 dashes fresh ginger juice 1 pinch cinnamon powder 1/3 oz fresh lemon juice 1/3 oz sugar syrup To create this cocktail pour all of the ingredients noted in the attached into a Boston shaker and shake well. Double-strain into a chilled glass and... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro The yachting event of the year heads to Bermuda this month to kick off the 35th America’s Cup competition. As the official sponsor of the race, Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach club is offering sailing enthusiasts an America’s Cup Match package to get in on the action. Become the ultimate yachting fan... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Overlooking the shores of Lake Geneva in the mountain town of Montreux, the pioneering medical retreat Clinique La Prairie has found great success in bringing together the science of cell therapy and holistic wellness with the luxury of a five-star hotel and spa. We speak to Clinique La Prairie’s CEO Simone Gibertoni to... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. For an authentic South Pacific experience far from the tourist traps and big chains, look no further than the Cook Islands. These small, unspoiled islands offer a peaceful and low-key escape from the outside world. The locals are friendly and... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Despite being sprawled across 10,500 sq ft of the fourth floor in Harrods you’d barely know the Knightsbridge department store’s new Wellness Clinic was there as it’s seemingly hidden amid the store’s labyrinth of showrooms and displays. But on entering the spa, the magnitude of this brand new wellness space is... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As the capital of the Australian state of Queensland, Brisbane bubbles over with activities, culture and entertainment, bringing together the appeal of its location on the Brisbane River, amid a landscape of pristine beaches, vineyards, forest and mountains, with the draw of a thriving cultural and arts scene, and a wealth... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Canberra is often overlooked by travelers in favor of sister cities Sydney and Melbourne, but as the capital of Australia the city is indisputably a cultural hub as well as a gateway to vineyards, forest and nature reserves with the shores of Lake Burley Griffin to savor too. With so much... View Article

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By Rob Crossan This story originally appeared in the May/June 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. Its days as the world’s greatest port city may be centuries past and its reputation as a center for backpacker hedonism may be abating, many would say thankfully. But, at a pace akin to the languid flow of the canals... View Article

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By Samantha Coles This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Cannes Film festival, and we visited in the run-up to the event when the town known for decadence and glamour is at its most exciting. Where to stay Bastide Provencal It’s only right that during Cannes Film Festival, you would stay in an iconic French... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill In its privileged position at the point Knightsbridge, Hyde Park and Mayfair meet, The Lanesborough is considered one of London’s grandest hotels, celebrated for its Regency architecture and decadent interiors as well as its exemplary service. And now with the completion of the exclusive Lanesborough Club & Spa, luxury travelers have another reason... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Dukes London Martini 5 ml Dukes secret dry vermouth 100 ml No. 3 Gin Organic lemon To create our cocktail of the week, first freeze a martini glass and a bottle of No. 3 Gin. Drop 5 ml of Dukes secret dry vermouth into the frozen glass and top with frozen No.3... View Article

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