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Last year our holiday lights were a bit dimmed, our festooned trees and decorations shared with fewer than usual, and our festivities sorely limited. This Christmas, those lights twinkle brighter — especially at hotels and touristic attractions, which long to have you back beneath their mistletoe and amongst their sparkling holiday glam and gild. Making... View Article

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In a major achievement for sustainable tourism, Inkaterra has recently been crowned as the world’s first climate-positive hotel group, thanks to eco-conscious initiatives and offsetting efforts across its portfolio of luxurious Peruvian properties. The accolade was awarded based on an investigation by GreenInitiative, a United Nations-recognized organization that helps companies across a broad spectrum of... View Article

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With its balmy summers, white sandy beaches and impressive architecture, Spain might not be the first place that springs to mind when considering the destination for your next ski vacation. But as the second most mountainous country in Europe, Spain boasts over 30 exhilarating (and often overlooked) ski resorts that are less crowded than their... View Article

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Thanks to its mountainous terrain, the US is home to some of the best ski resorts on earth. In fact, 37 out of 50 states boast operating ski areas and there are thought to be in excess of 470 ski resorts across the country, spanning California to Maine.  With all that choice, it can be... View Article

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Perched on the slopes of an eroded volcanic crater in northwest Rwanda lies Wilderness Safaris’ Bisate Lodge. Comprised of just six thatched villas nestled in the greenery, the intimate retreat is the go-to destination for gorilla spotting. Early arrivals can head straight to the Bisate Kwanda Day Lounge to relax, refresh and enjoy a bite... View Article

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Unbelievably, another year is almost coming to an end, and with the dawn of 2022 comes a host of brand-new hotel openings to look forward to. As always, here at Elite Traveler we have our ears to the ground when it comes to new hotels and we’ve compiled our favorites here, so you can get... View Article

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Revel in some Rocky Mountain razzmatazz in Aspen, Colorado, where mountain-shredding skills match up with an après attitude and a sophisticated see-and-be-seen culture. A former 19th-century silver mining town, this top winter (and year-round) sports destination charms with leafy streets lined with restored Victorian architecture. Its showpiece Shigeru Ban-designed art museum, beaucoup restaurants, clever boutiques,... View Article

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The past year brought challenges the alpine industry could never have predicted but it won’t all be smooth skiing from here. Ski resorts are already seeing first-hand the instability caused by climate breakdown, and are having to adapt and become more sustainable to survive. How is climate breakdown affecting skiing? Analysis of weather data by... View Article

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Recovering from illness, burnout, or just in need of some good ol’ R&R? A wellness-focused getaway is just what the doctor (or you) ordered. Your idea of bliss might be a sleek city spa, while your other half might feel restored after a vigorous hike in the mountains. Whatever ignites your joie de vivre and... View Article

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With its towering limestone cliffs, pristine sandy shores and shimmering azure waters, Malta guarantees an unforgettable beach vacation. But for those willing to tear themselves away from the sun loungers, the archipelago has so much more to offer. From sampling gourmet culinary delights to touring historic Unesco World Heritage Sites, there is something for everyone.... View Article

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There has been a growing trend among the world’s best hotels for a few years now — super-luxe, residential-style villas that make you feel as though you have the entire resort to yourself, with all the wonderful amenities of a five-star hotel at your fingertips. But Private Paradise Mexico takes it up a notch. It... View Article

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Family vacations are relied on as a precious chance to reconnect with loved ones, make memories and escape the stresses of everyday life. So when the pandemic forced countless families to cancel these much-needed trips away, it was a bitter pill to swallow. For those eager to start planning the ultimate family getaway but wondering... View Article

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