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The Platinum Card has long been the credit card of choice for premium rewards. And now American Express has announced a series of new benefits, which will be rolled out on March 30th 2017. Designed with today’s global travelers in mind, the new Platinum Card will provide exclusive access, experiences and premium service to card... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. In this issue, Elite Traveler introduced The Hot List, our roundup of top hotel openings, the best trips to book and the places you must go. For our Adventure Issue, we picked two over-the-top journeys, a private estate in Santorini... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. The man behind the Discovery Channel explains how a childhood passion for road maps sparked his lifelong thirst for knowledge – as well as being the driving force behind his entrepreneurial spirit. Everything begins with curiosity. As a boy, I was captivated by... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro No visit to New York City is complete without seeing a Broadway show. The theater district is an integral part of the city’s culture, making The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel’s new collaboration with Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 a perfect package. Through September 4, The Chatwal is offering... View Article

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By Kristen Shirley This story originally appeared in the March/April 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. New York City – home to 8.5 million residents, nearly 60 million annual visitors and endless tropes about its energy and attitude. What does all of this add up to? In my opinion, if you become bored in New York,... View Article

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By Olivia Cuccaro Can fun footwear put you in an island state of mind? The Royal Hawaiian Hotel thinks so. This year marks the hotel’s 90th anniversary and to celebrate, the property has teamed up with designer Paul Mayer to pay tribute with Royal Hawaiian-inspired shoes. Known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” for... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Terracotta and pastel hued towns tumbling down the cliff-side and fishing harbors tucked into sheltered bays are the picture many people draw of the Amalfi Coast. Here, it’s the wealth of historic villas and terraced gardens that travelers come to seek out while wandering along streets lined with boutiques and cafes. And... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Anticipation abounds as the US-based experience provider GR8 announce their latest partnership. By collaborating with world-renowned chef and restaurateur Massimo Bottura, GR8 will now be offering once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences in three major US cities. Through their new partnership, the esteemed chef and luxury agency will be offering personal dining experiences in breath-taking locations... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Situated within the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa lies on its own private island with a lush interior that’s fringed with pristine white sand shores and surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Drawing on the beauty and seclusion of these natural surroundings,... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill For the first time in 100 years, Ascot Racecourse is set to introduce an entirely new enclosure for the celebrated summertime event, Royal Ascot. Located by the final furlong, on the inside of the track, the enclosure will provide a new perspective of the race, with the Grandstand on one side... View Article

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Afini, Asia’s luxury destination club, takes luxury travel to dazzling new heights. For discerning jetsetters accustomed to luxury journeys, travelling with family and friends has never been easier than with Afini. Differing from conventional vacation clubs and bespoke travel operators, Afini offers members more than just a coveted room at a renowned hotel or a... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Home to one of the world’s most celebrated fashion scenes and a host of iconic ateliers, Paris is associated worldwide with its cutting edge couture. Here, it’s the city’s abundance of outstanding boutiques that draws style hunters in, and now the five-star hotel Mandarin Oriental Paris is giving guests the chance to delve... View Article

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