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The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences: Redefining the Grand Hotel in Mayfair - BeauMondeTraveller

The name Athenaeum struck me as weird at first for a hotel. But with deeper understanding, along with my stay there, I understood why it makes perfect sense to give the hotel this somewhat odd moniker.  The hotel was deliberately named to imbue it with a sense of importance and gravitas,  a choice which has proven justified. The word Athenaeum traces back through Latin to ancient Rome, where it described a school devoted to the study of arts, literature, and learning, borrowed in turn from the G...
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Chichele Presidential: Walking into the Wild in Zambia

The concept of walking on an African safari surrounded by wild animals carries a particular brand of madness for the uninitiated. It is the sudden, jarring removal of mental safety when you are no longer perched two metres above the ground, protected by distance, a sturdy seat, and the frame of a vehicle. This level of proximity to the African bush transforms it from beautiful scenery into something far more immediate, and frankly a bit too close for comfort. Every rustle in the tall grass and e...
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Montenegro’s Rising Star: The Chedi at Luštica Bay

Luxury travel has entered its age of oversaturation. Once-rare enclaves now exist in a near-constant state of exposure—filtered, tagged, and reposted until their allure begins to dull. What was once discreet has become performative. And so, the truly discerning traveler begins to look elsewhere—not for extravagance, but for atmosphere; not for hype, but for hush. Enter Montenegro. A destination that, until recently, seemed content to remain just beyond the frame. While the Côte d’Azur, Ibiza, a...
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Skiing Zürs am Arlberg In The Austrian Alps Paired With a Cheeky Stay At The Hotel Edelweiss

No matter when you come during the season,  it seems that it snows there at least every other day. Each morning the mountains are covered with a fresh blanket of snow. A shimmering expanse of white covers everything, with drifts rising as high as 3 meters or 10 feet. This is Zürs, nestled in Austria’s Arlberg region—one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for skiing. Among its standout accommodations is the Hotel Edelweiss, a boutique gem offering a lively and welcoming atmosphere to u...
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Castle Elvira: Salento, Italy’s Darling of Castle Hotels

As children, many of us have had the fantasy of one day living in a castle. But as we grow older, those dreams fade away replaced by more practical ambitions. But not for all of us. When growing up Harvey B-Brown always dreamed of living in a castle and be it manifestation, fate, or just luck, his life’s cards played out in such a way that is exactly what happened. He and his husband Steve Riseley would become the owners of one of the hottest new hotels in the world which just happens to be a ca...
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England's Medieval Moat Hotel - New Hall Hotel & Spa

England offers a wide range of accommodations for travelers, from sleek, modern skyscraping hotels in bustling cities to secluded rural escapes surrounded by bucolic landscapes. Yet for the historically curious, few experiences compare to a stay in a medieval castle or stately manor. These grand structures, steeped in centuries of intrigue, have borne witness to generations of nobles and aristocrats, and today, they offer guests a unique chance to step into that world—though with the comforts of...
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The Pig Near Bath, England’s Quintessential Country Idyll

The English countryside is the place where Londoners and other city slickers go to exhale. After all, London has been known as ‘the big smoke” from years past when the skyline was crowned with chimneys billowing smoke and turning their skies smoggy gray. Although those days are past, London is still a place with a manic pace with aspiring tycoons fretting over the next big deal and where people rushing through the Underground like a stream of ants are the modus operandi.   The antithesis of city...
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The Thornbury Castle: A Regal Stay in King Henry VIII's Royal Abode

To be a king is to sit at the pinnacle of wealth, power, and privilege. Arguably the most revered kingdom is the United Kingdom which through the millennium, has remained an icon of this institution. During the Tudor dynasty of the 16th century, King Henry VIII ruled as one of the British Empire’s most iconic figures. To breathe the rarified air that he once breathed and to stay where he once stayed in a castle he once owned is an experience that one would think almost unattainable. However not
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Noto Sicily and the Seven Rooms Villadorata: A Sublime Stay in Italy's Most Enchanting City

There is no such thing as a hidden gem anymore. This worn-out cliché was ruined decades ago with the rise of social media and the Instagrammers and TikTokkers that have made the most special places passé. Today it seems that the exceptional destinations around the world have been over-exposed where everyone has been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. We are inundated with an ad nauseam stream of flowing satin dresses from the big swing over the rice fields of Bali or the blue domes and white
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The Locke at Broken Wharf: London's Hip Hotel Showcasing the Future of Urban Travel

There’s no place on earth like London. The most prestigious monarchy in the world, Big Ben, double-decker buses, afternoon tea, and fish and chips. The Thames River cuts through the city and gives it so much of its personality and inspiration. At the foot of the pedestrian-only Millennial Bridge that crosses the Thames River is where you’ll find a dashing lifestyle hotel made for today’s travelers who want to
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London's Uber Posh Address: Chelsea and a stay at the Sloane Place Hotel

It is one of Big Smoke’s most posh neighborhoods. There you’ll find some of London’s top galleries and museums, walking streets with all manner of restaurants and cafes, and, of course, shop after shop offering the utmost in glorious shopping. The locality exudes class but not in a gaudy or over-the-top kind of way. There is an aura of discrete opulence that is refined and cultured. This wonderful part of the world is Ch
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Inkaterra La Casona Cusco: An Enchanting Stay in Peru's Most Magical City [Videos]

Inkaterra La Casona Cusco: An Enchanting Stay in Peru's Most Magical City [Videos] It is arguably one of the most spectacular cities on Earth, set high above it all at over 11,000 feet above sea level. At such a high altitude, most will take time to acclimate but its altitude is just one of the many aspects that makes Cusco so special. It is rich in Incan history, influenced by Spanish colonialism and today’s modernity. This patina of cultures and the beautiful setting amongst the clouds makes
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XV Beacon: Boston's Ultra Chic Boutique Retreat

There are no American cities that can compare to the great cities of Europe in terms of their history. In the United States, our oldest cities are no older than half a millennium. Across the pond, you’ll find medieval metropolises from over a thousand years ago with ancient buildings, monuments, and cultural riches to explore. In America, one of our most cherished cities is Boston which is known as “The Cradle of Liberty”. It is renowned for the Boston Tea Party, “No Taxation without Representat
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Cuba's Uber-Chic Retreat: A/S Boutique Residence Havana

Cuba and Havana in particular, are not a destination for everyone. For those looking for a pristine tropical holiday a la Turks and Caicos, Barbados, or St. Barths you’ll not find that here. However, it is exactly the destination that a certain traveler is after. For the culture vulture looking for a destination rich in culture, warm and genuine people, and authentic experiences, it doesn’t get much better than Havana. In the center of the Historic district and close to the best that the city ha
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W Hotel Ft Lauderdale, South Florida's Hipster Hangout

For the in-crowd, it is arguably the sexiest hotel brand in the world. Watering holes for the area’s hip crowd and the address to stay and play for the international traveler. Inside you’ll find edgy interior spaces with bold designs and daring color schemes and a pool area that is guaranteed to have that “wow” factor. One could surmise that if this brand doesn’t have an outpost in a city, the city is most likely pretty far down on the cool town list; if it's on the list at all. This is the W Ho
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Havana Cuba's Voya Boutique Hotel: For the Culturally Curious Traveler

It’s down an ordinary street in a typical Cuban neighborhood. There you’ll see mainly homes, a shell of their former glory from the 1950s, most of which, like the roads, are in a state of disrepair. Passing through the area, you’ll also see cars from that same period, patched up with bondo and billowing out black exhaust fumes as they putter along. There amongst this backdrop, you’ll find a salmon-colored building in sparkling new condition. It is a throwback to another time of elegance and soph
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Iceland's Bolthole of Silence and Seclusion: The Panorama Glass Lodge

Iceland is a country of indescribable natural beauty found in vast and wide open spaces. It is a land of incredible natural phenomena from glaciers to geysers as well as some of the world’s most stunning waterfalls and black sand beaches. Away from its popular sites are the highlands known for their barrenness and a certain type of quiet there. The rocky and dry landscapes appear as the surface of the moon, with surreal emp
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Spellbound by Iceland and a Stay at Hotel Ranga

There’s nowhere on Earth like____. Fill in the blank. You can pretty much say that about anywhere. And it is completely true as all destinations are unique and special in their own way. Be that as it may, some are a bit more special than others and Iceland is such as place. It is, in a word, incredible with an endless offering of natural wonders from magnificent waterfalls, and spectacular glaciers, to breathtaking landscapes with volcanoes that have left behind ethereal moss-covered lava fields
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Torfhus Retreat: Iceland's Secluded Haven of Hospitality

The Torfhús Retreat is made for a certain type of traveler. As its name indicates, it is a retreat, created for weary travelers to just calm down while surrounded by the stunning nature of Iceland. It is ideally located on Iceland’s famed Golden Circle with nearby waterfalls, geysers, and mountains. The Torfhús Retreat appears as a small village, inspired by an Icelandic Viking farm, with a main house with reception, dining hall, and lounge area and 25 accommodations spread out across the 125-a
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