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Whitney Spielfogel With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to show that special someone how much you care about them. While chocolate and cards are nice, how about an incredible over-the-top getaway to prove your love and affection?! This year, go all out with a romantic getaway complete with stunning views, memorable meals

Part 1 Jan. 16th, 2022 Richness is not always about money. It’s about abundance. And when it comes to a richness in history, culture, beautiful nature, and enriching experiences, arguably one of the wealthiest destinations in the world is Crete. Another thing you’ll notice on your first visit to Crete is that the people have a

Shutterstock – Champs-Elysees at night France remains one of the world’s top tourist destinations. With its unparalleled beauty, world-class gastronomy, and captivating culture, it’s a country that can’t be missed. France is open for international visitors, and from late 2022 travelers will be able to enter the country using the ETIAS France. True to its

The Beach Plum Farm Owners Curtis Bashaw and Will Riccio have turned a 62-acre farm into a wellness retreat. Less than two miles from Cape May’s famed historic downtown, The Beach Plum Farm has been producing food to Cape May restaurants – The Ebbitt Room, Blue Pig Tavern, Rusty Nail, The Boiler Room, Louisa’s Cafe and Exit

Photos Courtesy of The Joule Dallas is a buzzing metropolis, affording visitors and residents alike fine dining opportunities, world-class museums and shopping and excellent hotels. Located in the Central Business District is one such outstanding hotel: The Joule. The boutique luxury hotel is walking distance to much of what Dallas has to offer, so whether

Photos Courtesy of Viking Cruises Debuting in January 2022, the new Viking Octantis will explore Antarctica and the Great Lakes, as Viking announced it has taken delivery of Viking Octantis®, the company’s first of two new purpose-built expedition ships. The delivery ceremony took place on a recent December morning, 2021, at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway. 

(credit: Patrick J O’Brien) A stay on Kiawah Island combines South Carolina’s charm with an oasis of natural beauty along with five championship courses designed by the world’s leading golf course architects. The island is home to a per capita income of $168,369, the highest in South Carolina, as well as 10 miles of beaches

Dec. 26th, 2021 Flanked by the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and several from Mexico City and Acapulco by car, the sleepy fishing village turned low-key resort town of Zihuatanejo has thankfully escaped the kind of overtourism its more well-trodden counterparts like Puerto Vallarta, Cabo, and Cancun have endured over the years. Opened in 1953,

All images credit One Aldwych There is a gravitas that London exudes unlike anywhere in the world. The Big Smoke is a city that is bold, iconic, and knows its place among our most fascinating destinations. The seat of the world’s most revered royal family, London is regal itself with its own authentic British flair,

(credit: Christian Horan) Southwest Montana welcomes its first luxury resort to the destination with the opening of Montage Big Sky located in Big Sky, less than an hour from Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by vast wilderness, the resort is set on 3,530 acres and epitomizes today’s sense of luxury with its distinctive amenities and beautiful

Brazilian Court Entrance When one thinks of Palm Beach, visions of candy hued mansions, tanned skin, polo matches, classic cars, and wintering Snowbirds come to mind. For those in the know, Palm Beach doesn’t get any chicer than The Brazilian Court Hotel. The luxury boutique property exudes Old Hollywood glamour and is nestled between stately

Spa Talisa Garden at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley The Napa Valley is well-known for its fine hospitality offerings including luxe wines (natch), gourmet cuisine, and sumptuous accommodations. With the opening of the heralded Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, visitors to the verdant Northern California enclave can now find all of these

Columbia Hillen Born and reared in working-class west Belfast, I grew up understanding the Malone Road to be ‘where the rich lived.’ Now, having stayed at the 4-star boutique hotel, The Malone, a remodeled Victorian townhouse, I must admit to basking in the elegance of the neighborhood.  Outside, leafy, predominantly residential streets and big, brown-brick houses

Nothing sets good vibes for the New Year like spending the night in one of the world’s most sought-after penthouses. Whether you’re the life of the party or in the mood for a quiet getaway, a penthouse is a perfect way to welcome 2022. From New York City to Monaco, here is our exclusive list

Stay One Degree- Traditional Style Property In Puglia When the time comes to book a luxurious vacation retreat, look no further than Stay One Degree. The Stay One Degree business model is unparalleled in the vacation home market as it is a community of like-minded luxury travelers supported by a social network who have access

Susan Kime Encore Boston Harbor is a 33-acre casino hotel property, not in Boston Harbor but on the Mystic river, in the industrial part of Boston. It is a unique hotel in a unique location, one where flowers appear to bloom, even in November and December when we were there, and no surface seems average.

Susan Kime Over the years, it has been said and agreed, that two elements constituting a memorable hotel are human: a great General Manager (GM) and a great Executive Chef.  Of course location, service, and wellness amenities are also on these ubiquitous lists, but the human element is the one that is sometimes overlooked. On

(credit: Alice Gao) To re-awaken the iconic hotel, global design agency Yabu Pushelberg embarked on a total redesign of the Park Lane New York. Situated on Billionaires’ Row, just one block south of Central Park, the hotel has been renewed with modern, but whimsical charm providing an ode to New York’s past and present. The

Nov. 22nd, 2021 Walking. It is life’s second major milestone right after learning to say our first word. Walking holidays take this simple pleasure and combine it with being outdoors to create an enjoyable experience that is good for your health while enriching the soul.  Australia is the land of the Walk About and one of

(credit: JOALI BEING) JOALI BEING, the first nature immersive wellbeing retreat in the Maldives, officially opened its doors on the secluded island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll on November 15. With 68 beach and over-water villas – each with its own butler or “Jadugar”, four earth-to-table dining destinations, individualized immersion programs and educational workshops, the