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Provenance Hotels Any true connoisseur of boutique luxury hotels should be familiar with the Provenance Hotels brand. While not the biggest name in the business, it is among the very best and most distinctive. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Provenance specializes in independent hotels “imbued with the soul of the cities in

All Images Credit Cruise Whitsundays Sleeping with the Fishes sounds like a line from the Sopranos and surely not something that any of us would want to personally experience.  However, in this case, it is something completely different and refers to a once in a lifetime chance to sleep under the sea surrounded by Australia’s greatest

Visit Dubai From its evocative desert landscapes and futuristic architecture, not to mention luxury shopping and Michelin-starred and standard restaurants, the city of Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, was designed for wow-factor travel moments. Dubbed the City of Gold – here, palatial seven-star resorts, quite literally ‘next-level’ dining, and spectacular experiences are

(credit: The Residences at Secret Bay) Within the gated confines of Secret Bay, Dominica’s all-villa rainforest resort lies The Residences at Secret Bay, a limited luxury collection of fully-appointed, sustainable residences. The renowned resort, a member of Relais & Châteaux, announced the completion of its first phase of new Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas and launched its

The Peninsula Hong Kong The Year of the Ox begins on February 12, an exciting time for many around the world as it carries the promise of peace, prosperity, health, and happiness. From the exhilarating city of Hong Kong to Bali’s sacred temples, this trio of specially designed stays and experiences feature standout details, including

Adelina Wong Ettelson, Global Head of Residences Marketing Adelina Wong Ettelson is the Global Head of Residences Marketing for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Jardine Matheson. Adelina has been instrumental in establishing the brand as a sought-after hotel partner for luxury residential developers globally. She has successfully launched branded residential properties in

Bowlus Launches Terra Firma Luxury Travel Trailer for Off-Grid Road-Trip Adventures   LuxuryTravel/Luxury Vacations As discerning travelers continue their search for much-needed experiences in the great outdoors amid changing travel habits, Bowlus provides a sophisticated solution with the release of the new Terra Firma model. The unique aluminum teardrop shape of Bowlus travel trailers, paired

Image courtesy of Chablé Hotels Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Yucatán Peninsula and nestled against the cerulean waters of the Mayan Riviera, Chablé Maroma is the sort of otherworldly wellness resort that leaves a lasting impression on all those fortunate enough to discover it. A short ride from Cancun International Airport, a narrow

Jan. 29th, 2021 Having covered and traveled to the world’s most alluring and luxurious resorts for over 20 years now, it is rare that we add any new properties to our personal list of the best of the best. And yet after our recent visit to Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection in Anguilla we did just

(courtesy of Hotel Healdsburg) Hotel Healdsburg, a luxury boutique property in the heart of Healdsburg’s charming downtown, recently announced its Healdsburg Hideaway package, perfect for all wine-lovers. Starting at $35,000, this package allows two travelers to safely indulge in the best of Sonoma County’s renowned wine country. Starting with private jet transportation and culminating with

(credit: sbe) sbe and Accor have just announced the opening of SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences in March 2021, SLS’s first property in the middle east. Standing 75 stories tall, it is set to be one of the tallest hotel and residences in the region. This hotel marks the seventh SLS hotel, with seventeen additional trendsetting destinations across North

Courtesy of The Biltmore Hotel What do Oprah Winfrey, Magic Johnson, Presidents Clinton, Eisenhower and Joe Biden and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have in common? They’ve all stayed at the historic Biltmore Hotel in the exclusive Coral Gables area of Miami, Florida. As the esteemed and storied property recently celebrated its 95th Anniversary—having

Columbia Hillen A sun-kissed city close to the Mediterranean with elegant buildings, spacious squares, and a cluster of art galleries and museums, it’s no wonder Montpellier has become a popular French holiday destination. Here are a few tips for things to see and do in this pretty Languedoc city.  Columbia Hillen Where To Stay For the

Palmaïa — The House of Aïa A paradise of eco-nuances and intangible delights cocooned between an undisturbed jungle and the glistening Caribbean Sea.” Something that, until now, you’d need to travel to Tulum to find on Mexico’s Riviera Maya—and as anyone who’s been there can tell you, visiting Tulum can at times be an expensive, inconvenient

Jill Weinlein Imagine the fun you will have with your own putting green while staying in the Arnold Palmer Suite at the newly refreshed Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA. Known as the golf manufacturing capital of America, Carlsbad is home to 35 golf companies including Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Cobra, and Fujikura shafts. It’s

All Images credit the Crystalbrook Collection When we think of a chic beachfront resort overlooking a sparkling azure ocean with and those enviable toned and tanned bodies lazing about a sexy pool scene, the first location that would come to mind would be Miami, Santorini, or perhaps Ibiza. Well, this scene could not be further

Jan. 21st, 2021 Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has offered guests the opportunity to escape to the unforgettable since July 2019, and just this week the luxury resort launched the exclusive Ithaafushi – The Private Island. Spanning just under eight acres in the heart of the Indian Ocean, it is the largest Maldivian private island and

(credit: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas along with the Qatar National Tourism Council) Since being chosen as the host country of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM on December 2, 2010, Qatar has undergone a massive capital and tourism development strategy to diversify its offerings to its citizens and the general public. Throughout the last

(credit: Ventana Big Sur) 2020 has come and gone and how happy everyone is that 2021 has a glimmer of hope. For those wishing and wanting to keep that glimmer alive for as long as possible, stargazing is the ultimate activity to get lost in the vast skies and dream of a better tomorrow. Offering

All Images Credit Sofitel or Chadstone Mall Australia has a wealth of experiences from the Outback, Barrier Reef, miles and miles of coastline and uber-cosmopolitan urban centers. When we think of Australia, first-class shopping probably does not come to mind, however, it probably should. The largest mall in the southern hemisphere, Chadstone Mall -The Fashion