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Miami's Iconic Enclave for the Privileged Class, the Fisher Island Resort and Spa

Miami's Iconic Enclave for the Privileged Class, the Fisher Island Resort and Spa Across a Miami’s waterway and only accessible by ferry or yacht is another world called Fisher Island. This iconic landmark for the well-to-do is a surreal and secretive place that is not only separated by water but by wealth and privilege. The zip code is the wealthiest in America with a median income over $1 million and as evidenced by the steady flow of Bentleys, Rolls Royce’s, Lamborghinis as well as the ubiqu
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Eichardt's Private Hotel is where to Stay in the Aspen of the Southern Hemisphere

Queenstown has been a mecca for international explorers for over 200 years. First by those coming to New Zealand to search for gold and most recently, adventure seekers and skiers drawn to the area’s striking snow capped mountains and Fjord lakes. A village with an Aspen-like feel to it, the area boasts ski and sport shops, fashion boutiques and neat little eateries and bistros. In the heart of the city, facing the beautiful views of Lake Wakatipu sits the 150-year-old Eichardt’s Private Hotel,
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Four Season Golden Triangle: Elephants, Glamping and an Adventure of a Lifetime in Northern Thailand

Located in Northern Thailand, the Four Seasons Golden Triangle property is spread over 400 verdant acres on a hillside along the country’s and Myanmar’s borders. The Golden Triangle – whose region derives its name from the confluence of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and meeting point of the Ruak River and Mekong River . It is here that the all-inclusive tented escape invites travellers to experience a magical luxury camp. Spread out in a lush tropical forest of three-story-high bamboo trees, the c
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Indulging in Bali's Most Enchanting Resort, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

For decades, Bali’s Ubud area has been known as a place of spiritual healing, blessed with dense tropical jungles, miles and miles of verdant rice fields, one thousand temples and perhaps the friendliest people on the planet. Tucked away in a pristine location is Ubud’s crème de la crème of luxury resorts where the highest echelon of accommodations, amenities, and service is the norm and where weary souls descend to restore and reconnect. This magical sanctuary is Ubud’s most exclusive resort, M
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Art of Living: The Bordeaux Wine Region and the Chateau Codellian-Bages

Bordeaux. The word, as it rolls off the tongue, brings to mind sophistication, the finest of wines and the French art of living. The Bordeaux region is remarkably beautiful with scenes of winding rivers, French chateaus in the countryside and grape vineyards as far as the eye can see. This is wine’s ground zero, named the Médoc. In the middle of the Médoc near the town of Pauilliac is the Chateau Codellian-Bages, a luxurious estate giving access to all of the epicurean riches this region has to
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Frankfurt's Storied Urban Retreat, The Villa Kennedy, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Frankfurt is one of the main financial centers of Europe. There are skyscrapers filled with multinational corporations, banking conglomerates and it just happens to be the center of the European banking system and the Euro. This city is located along Germany's Rhine River and offers so much more than an international business hub. It is a city that is also rich in culture with fantastic museums, sights to see and things to do. One of Europe's most grand hotels is the Villa Kennedy and it's the p
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Six Senses Exotic and Secluded Retreat in Con Dao, Vietnam

Six Senses Con Dao is one of those vacation experiences that gets it just right. The resort is located on an exotic tropical beach and only has 50 villas so it never feels crowded. The spa, activities, dining is exquisite and, to top it all off, the service could not be more warm or professional. For those looking for an unforgettable tropical getaway in South East Asia, the Six Sense Con Dao is the perfect choice.
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Elephants, Glamping and Al Fresco Spa Treatments in Thailand

Mena, a 35-year-old Indian elephant that was rescued from a Thai logging camp 10 years ago, was my ride for the afternoon. We waded into the Ruak River as my mahout (elephant trainer) barked his orders for her to turn, stop and sit down. The water was cold but we couldn’t care less, as we were having the most memorable experiences of our lives riding these amazing animals.This excursion is only part of what makes a stay at the Four Seasons Golden Triangle so great. The camp has partnered with t
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The Cellars-Hohenort, Cape Town South Africa's Quintessential Country House Hotel

Cape Town is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations that many, with good reason, argue is the most beautiful city in the world. This city at the bottom of a continent is filled with a rich heritage, natural beauty and so much to do and see. Nearby Cape Town is Constantia where you’ll find a bucolic valley filled with miles of farmland and wine fields. Surrounded by the wine region and against the gorgeous backdrop of Table Mountain is the region’s more elegant country house hotel, the
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Shinta Mani Club Siem Reap: Cambodia’s “Do Good” Hotel

A group of people in medial scrubs walks by. A guest mentions to another that they are from the dentist clinic organized by the hotel. The hotel has brought in dentists and assistants from around the world to provide dental care, at no cost, to the Siem Reap community. 750 Cambodians will smile a little wider and chew a bit better because of a clinic provided by this boutique luxury resort. This is a hotel business created to help people. This goes beyond donating to the local soccer team, this
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The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel And Spa, Johannesburg South Africa's Ultimate Sanctuary in the City

Johannesburg is an exciting city offering plenty of options for the urban explorer. From first-rate shopping, night life and culinary options to cultural events and sightseeing. Joburg is first and foremost the business hub of South Africa yet offers several districts that that contrast from hectic the Central Business District. Sandton is South Africa’s version of Beverly Hills with tony shoppes and quaint suburbs offering a tranquil setting and easy pace. Not far from Joburg’s CBD is Sandton’s
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The QT Hotel Perth, Western Australia's Epicenter of Cool

Every city has that one hot hotel. It is the talk of the town that has the coolest venues, a chic design and an ambiance that draws the in-crowd. In many cities it’s the W, an Edition hotel or perhaps the Soho House. In Perth, on Australia’s most western coast, is a new hotel that instantly became coolest place in town since it opened just over a year ago. Perth’s undisputed “it” hotel is the QT Perth. Upon arrival guests will immediately observe the avantgarde design aesthetic with a touch of
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South Africa's Culinary Capital and its Epitome of Opulence, La Residence Wine Resort

South Africa’s Western Cape is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest wine and is home to more than 800 wine estates. Franschhoek is South Africa’s culinary capital and a top oenophile destination that rivals Bordeaux, Tuscany and the Napa Valley. There you’ll find La Residence, Franschhoek’s finest abode, bar none, heralded for its scenic beauty, stunning décor, and providing the quintessential wine resort experience. Franschhoek is Africa’s mecca for the wine lover. This region has
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Exploring Il Salviatino, Florence Italy's Masterpiece of Fine Living

One could easily argue that Italians are the most artistically gifted people on earth. Italians can take the most mundane and functional thing, like a car, clothes, or a boat,  and turn it into something of indescribable beauty. One look at a Lamborghini, Armani suit, Mangusta yacht, or the frescoed walls and marble fountains found in squares of Italy’s cities are irrefutable proof.  Nowhere is there such man-made beauty as in Italy’s artistic and cultural center, Florence.  This is the birthpla
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Lindenderry at Red Hill, Australia's Bordeaux Down Under

When we think of a destination for wine lovers, we think of Tuscany, Bordeaux or maybe the Napa Valley. We dream of driving through a countryside of rolling hills of vineyards dotted with villages and chateaus. The vacation in the vines invariably includes meandering from cellar door to cellar door tasting favorited wines, at their origin, that may sit in our wine cellar or that we’ve had during a gourmet dinner out.  Australia must also be on that short list of the perfect wine vacation. There
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Gaia Retreat and Spa: Olivia Newton-John's Australian Xanadu

Many celebrities have recently tried their hand at opening resorts. Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Andy Murray and Hugh Jackman to name a few.  Before it became a trend, Olivia Newton-John and her partners set out to create a spiritual wellness retreat in the hills of the Gold Coast of Australia.  She envisioned a refuge surrounded by natural beauty, where weary and worn out souls can get away to heal their mind, body and spirit. What they envisioned is now one of Australia’s most awarded we
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La Dolce Vita: Rome's Villa Borghese and a stay at the NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto

Rome is one of Europe’s most fascinating cities. For the art lover, it is filled with antiquities from the beginning of civilization, elaborate baroque and art Nuevo designed buildings as well as an endless offering of eye candy in the form of stunning outdoor sculptures strewn throughout the city. Its neighborhoods vary between posh shopping areas with fancy designer shops to the medieval cobblestoned old town district. The Vittorio Veneto area is a neighborhood of tree-lined streets that lead
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Holistic Healing in Sri Lanka at the Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

We travel for a wide variety of reasons. Some to explore a new landscape or city with a rich history, others for an occasion or to visit friends and family. Then there’s the other type of travel. One who desires tranquility where we can just rest and cast off the stress and strife of our lives. Sri Lanka is such a place, a distant and exotic land of lush jungles, friendly people and a place of peace. For those looking for that deeper level of calm, beyond a simple massage and pina colada under a
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The Sun-kissed holistic hedonism of Cyprus and a stay at the Almyra Resort and Spa

Paphos is a seaside town on the south-west coast of Cyprus. It’s a popular destination all year round and especially in the summer when vacationers and sunseekers flock to the coast to enjoy the Mediterranean and the delicious weather, seafood and culture. The center of this seaside town has a bustling waterfront with bistros and pubs in front of the town’s iconic medieval fortress.  The beau monde visiting Cyprus seek out the Almyra Hotel, a trendsetting luxury hotel that provides an ideal envi
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The Lyall Hotel and Spa; European Sophistication Down Under in Melbourne’s most Tony Neighborhood

Melbourne is an uber cosmopolitan city and arguably Australia’s most artistic and creative city. It is known for its  numerous museums, live theaters, galleries and a calendar filled with countless cultural events and things to do. South Yarra is a section of this vibrant city where tony designer fashion and jewelry boutiques line the streets interspersed between the upscale restaurants and quaint bistros. Fashionable couples and the area’s socialites meander the Toorak Road or the famous Chapel
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