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All Images Credit Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris. For some of us, at a time like this, to think about travel could be considered frivolous. But we know that although the days ahead may be tough, we will get through this. Our lives will never be the same, but we will get through it. And when

(credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte) In vibrant uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte stands tall infusing its eco-conscious ethos into its design, dining and spa. The contemporary 146-room, 18-story hotel is located in the largest metropolitan area in the Carolinas and only seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International airport. The LEED® Gold-certified hotel was built

Nacesa & Partners The quintessential Japanese experience of “rotenburo onsen” (open-air hot spring bath) isn’t something generally associated with one of the liveliest neighborhoods in downtown Tokyo, but the delightful Onsen Ryoken Yuen Shinjuku turns that notion tastefully on its head. From the classically styled sukiyamon-style gate and blue noren curtain by the entrance to the hotel’s sleek

Mar. 19th, 2020 Every country has a national treasure. Something that is to be preserved for future generations and for all to admire. Few and far between have a world treasure, a place that is of unsurpassed significance to mankind. South Africa’s Kruger Park is such a place. This unspoiled God’s gift to man is

Founded on the sands of Palm Beach in 1896, The history of the Breakers relates to the history of the location, as just before the turn of the century, high society in New York, Chicago and Miami began coming to the pristine shores of a long strip of island called Palm Beach. Today, guests walk into

Mar. 13th, 2020 The desert has always had an aura of the mystic. A warm, dry, desolate yet strikingly beautiful land that invites all to pause, unwind and be surrounded by the breathtaking mountain scenery. Just outside of Scottsdale and nestled in the Sonoran Desert, CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is a holistic wellness resort

Mar. 12th, 2020 Opened in 1963, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa’s history on the island is just as notable as the property itself. Before Hawaii was even a state, Pioneer Mill’s board of directors sketched out the now 23-acre property and began the seven-year process to build the resort. For its opening, celebrities such as

The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe is one of those rare hotels that reflects the colorful history of its location.  Rancho Santa Fe is about 30 minutes north of San Diego, and is a quiet community, full of Eucalyptus groves and citrus orchards. Set on 21-acres of landscaped grounds The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a Tribute

Courtesy of Walt Disney World As a luxury writer, when I get asked by friends and family where my next assignment is taking me, they often chide me for such a “rough gig.” When I got asked before this assignment and I responded to Walt Disney World, I got a lot of quizzical looks. “The theme

Ever since the British came to Australia 200 years ago, they found the ideal soil and sun conditions and began to produce wine. Later, after WWII, Italians and Germans immigrated and brought along their precious vine stocks.  From those humble beginnings, the wine regions of Australia have created a wine industry that has grown to rival

Set in the unspoiled natural landscape of Portugal’s Douro River Valley, and chosen for the Six Senses group’s European debut, the Six Senses Douro is set in a 19th century manor, and houses an exceptional spa, reflecting the group’s deep commitment to wellness. The spa, a major pillar of the Six Senses concept, offers an enormous

EliteLyfe is offering a 20% saving on this entertainer’s dream, perfect for family vacations, weddings and special celebrations. Few oceanfront estates in the Caribbean can match Villa Stark. This impressive contemporary retreat sits on Babalua Beach on the north coast of Providenciales – a spot renowned for having some of the most idyllic natural beaches in

Set on 750 acres on a once private hacienda the Chablé Resort, is set in the heart of a Mayan forest on the Yucatan Peninsula. Luxury casitas feature a private pool surrounded by botanical gardens, and a cenote, a sacred site for Mayan ceremonies, is a focal point of the property as it represents a

Image courtesy of The Alpina Gstaad Prominently overlooking the storied slopes of the Swiss Alps, The Alpina Gstaad is an exciting addition to the jet-set mountain resort of Gstaad, Switzerland. Despite being the new kid on the block, The Alpina has already achieved iconic status as one of the region’s most elegant and progressive destinations.

Janu, the new sister brand of Aman, will launch with three hotels which are already under construction: Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2022), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels. The timeless yet contemporary design of each Janu hotel will be focused on space and light, giving an ambience

Discreetly tucked away on a leafy tree-lined street near Museum Mile in New York City’s fashionable Upper East Side, The Mark Hotel carries the distinction of being one of the world’s most exquisite hotels. A magnet for attracting A-List celebrities such as Oprah, Kelly Ripa and Tom Brady, The Mark Hotel provides the ultimate luxury

Newport Beach Hotel. Photo courtesy of Four Sisters Inns Classic, artisan, modern. Find each style within the Four Sisters Inns collection of 16 extraordinary boutique inns and hotels located in California’s most spectacular destinations. For more than 40 years, Four Sisters Inns have invited guests to retreat, indulge, and relax in settings filled with comfort

Photo Credits: Marquis Los Cabos Regenerate skin with Marquis Los Cabos’ signature O2 Bamboo, a unique full-body experience at Spa Marquis that stimulates circulation, muscle tone, revitalizes, firms and reduces stress. Regarded as a token of longevity and strength, bamboo continues to be used as a key resource in beauty and wellness regime. The deeply

All Images Credit Crown Resorts Melbourne, Australia is the ideal destination to stay and play and offers the urban explorer a holiday filled with endless options from in this vibrant and pulsating city.  Those visiting Melbourne know that there is one adult playground beyond all others and without question, it is Crown Melbourne that reigns

Photo Credits: Viceroy Riviera Maya Located at the center of the property, the spa’s circular configuration echoes the holistic philosophy that guides WAYAK, the Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya’s experience and inspires its marine and herbal treatments. The healing powers of the jungle come full-circle with Mayan-inspired treatment rooms overlooking waterfalls and providing the natural healing sound of water immersed in lush greenery and the