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With the arrival of Elite Traveler’s hotly-anticipated Top 100 Suites 2022, we have crunched the numbers to discover the hotel suites that combine unsurpassed luxury with a world-leading sustainable ethos. Only the suites with the highest standards in environmental responsibility and conservation have been recognized as one of  Elite Traveler’s Gold, Silver or Bronze Sustainability... View Article

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There’s nothing that breaks up a long, dark and cold winter quite like a vacation. While 2020 and even 2021 saw many travelers head into the countryside, or to more remote spots. However, as the world is (hopefully) on its way to opening up once more, the city break is back in a serious way... View Article

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Ask anyone for their dream holiday destination and there’s a good chance they’ll choose a tropical island. For many, just the mention of a vacation is enough to conjure up images of white sandy shores, crystal clear waters and swaying palm trees. But while the planet is home to a diverse array of idyllic archipelagos,... View Article

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I had seen the glossy photographs, read about the secluded beachside location and learned that in this bespoke private resort there were two staff to wait on guests in each of the 15 seductive suites. But after a three-hour transit from Colombo airport – wending our way through tiny leafy lanes and villages alive with... View Article

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As leaders in creating once-in-a-lifetime and super sustainable Scandinavian travel adventures, Up Norway is always looking for new ways to showcase its stunning home country. The latest launch in the operator’s repertoire of Nordic itineraries is the Ski and Sail Package, which gives travelers an immersive look at two of the country’s most stunning landscapes.... View Article

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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The name alone suggests luxury, adventure, intrigue. And, for the literary minded, occasional murder! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a reason: It’s appeared in so many films, posters and novels that its name has become almost mythical, almost legendary. Even before the pandemic hit, we were all rediscovering the luxury of slow... View Article

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In Big Sur, a 90-mile sweep of cliff-edged terrain, California’s Highway 1 corkscrews along dramatic bluffs more like a portal to an otherworldly place than a famous journey for road trippers. Ever sheathed in diaphanous fog, the route exudes a mood of mystical possibilities. As its bluffs careen in a free fall to the churning... View Article

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Any Four Seasons opening is guaranteed to catch the eye of the team here at Elite Traveler, with the global hotel group synonymous with high levels of luxury and impeccable service. A new Four Seasons resort on a winery in Napa Valley, on the other hand, is causing serious excitement. Tucked away in the charming... View Article

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A bustling metropolis famed for its towering skyscrapers and vibrant arts scene, Toronto never slows down. But step foot inside the bright, airy lobby of 1 Hotels’ newest outpost and you leave the city behind. Nature is the star of the show here. Behind the reception desk, the wall is carved using stone from the... View Article

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Arizona’s bounty of rust-colored canyons and saguaro-laden vistas will easily enchant on a road trip, but it’s the unexpected that excites. Home to 22 sovereign American Indian communities, alpine forests and a robust collection of artists’ colonies, the Grand Canyon State proffers an abundance of eclectic exploration possibilities. While pecans and citrus fruits flourish in... View Article

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Few places feel quite as magical as London at Christmas time. The city has a long and rich Christmas tradition, from being credited as the birthplace of the Christmas card to the legendary yuletide tales of Charles Dickens, London’s hotels are usually packed full of visitors in December, all eager to experience the capital’s authentic... View Article

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There’s something magical about spending Christmas in New York City and it’s not just the promise of snow. From ice skating at the Wollman rink in Central Park to the countless light installations and winter markets, it’s hard to think of a better setting for getting in the holiday spirit. And with this year’s gigantic... View Article

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