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Luxury travel specialists Scott Dunn has introduced a new series of luxury US vacations as a growing number of Americans explore the possibility of traveling domestically in 2020 and beyond. The Covid-19 pandemic has shut international travel down for much of 2020, but as we navigate our way out of the crisis there are expected... View Article

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Six Senses Zil Pasyon has introduced a new buyout package that gives guests the opportunity to have exclusive use of one of the most luxurious island resorts in the world. The property is situated on Félicité Island in the Seychelles and is already renowned for its highly-personalized service. With just 30 villas and two residences,... View Article

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The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to keep our feet grounded this year, and even the jet-set elite are looking for home-based holiday alternatives. With city breaks more-or-less out of the question for now, hotels situated in the remote corners of the world will find themselves in high demand. The US is home to some of... View Article

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With just 621 cases and 10 confirmed deaths, Jamaica has been relatively successful in its battle against the Covid-19 outbreak. But the island relies heavily on tourism with over 50 percent of its foreign exchange earnings and a quarter of all jobs dedicated to the industry. The country faces a grave economic situation if the... View Article

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VistaJet is celebrating the reopening of Icelandic borders with the relaunch of its exclusive 14-day itinerary around the island. The Journey into the Midnight Sun trip was originally launched last year as part of its VistaJet World program and is set to restart following Iceland’s decision to welcome tourists back from June 15. The once-in-a-lifetime... View Article

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Few aspects define a luxury hotel better than the highly-personalized service, but how personal can you get in this new world of social distancing? The Four Seasons Chat App is looking to strike the balance. Four Seasons has already won awards for its industry-leading app, which was released last year, but now it has come... View Article

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IYC, the largest international yachting company, has partnered with private aviation company Magellan Jets to offer a safe and private way to travel to and from your charter yacht this summer. The Covid-19 pandemic will delay a lot of travel plans this summer, but yacht chartering is likely to be less affected. But while a... View Article

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With Covid-19 set to change the way we travel for the foreseeable future, luxury hotels and resorts around the world are having to adapt to meet new expectations. One early trend is a growing demand for space and privacy. That could mean heading to the great outdoors or, for those with the means, choosing a... View Article

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Few countries have been hit harder by the Covid-19 pandemic than Spain. The country has had to cope with many tens of thousands of deaths and its people have endured one of the harshest lockdowns in the Western world. But now following months of hardship, the country is finally seeing light at the end of... View Article

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Jannes Soerensen certainly knows his way around a luxury hotel. In the last 16 years, he has worked in some of Europe’s finest accommodations including Hotel George V Paris, Hotel Arts Barcelona and The Connaught, and Le Bristol Paris. For the last four years, he has been the general manager of The Beaumont, one of... View Article

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Samara Private Game Reserve is the first and only “Big Five” safari destination in South Africa’s Karoo heartland. Located in an area that has been largely altered by the presence of humans, the mother-daughter duo behind Samara, Sarah and Isabelle Tompkins founded the luxury lodge with the sole aim of rewilding the Great Karoo. By... View Article

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With over a century of history behind it, Ocean House is one of the USA’s iconic luxury hotels. Many of its guests come not only for the world-class service but also to feel its storied past. While its age is a draw for many guests, it also represents a challenge for Relais & Châteuax: How... View Article

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