The Haute Travel Writer

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Exploring the Mecca of Yachting World: The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show

Exploring the Mecca of Yachting World: The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Yachting is unlike anything else. The chance to chart your own course and go where you want, with whom you want, and as long as you want. It is the ultimate freedom to share time with friends and family out at sea. Everything is taken care of by your professional crew on board, there for the sole purpose to take care of all of your needs. Yachting is the ultimate privilege reserved for the limited few who have the
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England's Most Scrumptious Offering: The Great Bath Feast

Although Bath is an odd name for a city, the origin of the name makes a lot of sense. This ancient city was named by the Romans who when occupying England, circa 60 A.D., found England’s only hot springs and thus named the area after its restorative waters. In modern times, it has become a gathering place for those looking for more than its healing waters. Today, Bath is a cherished cultural, historical, and architectural treasure and one of England’s most beautiful cities. It has also become a
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America's Eye Candy: Art Basel Miami Beach

Miami is arguably the sexiest place in the US. Hot weather, palm trees, and miles and miles of beachfront mean toned bodies in less-than-there bathing suits. As night falls, the scene turns to its legendary nightlife. But once a year, the Miami party scene is no longer center stage. For one week it transforms into the epicenter of the art world during Art Basel Miami Beach. Art Basel is so much more than one event. It is a week-long eco-system of art that brings together galleries, artists, and
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The United Kingdom's Most Unmissable Horserace: The Grand National

With a hint of condescension, they refer to them as flat races. The British are horse racing zealots who consider traditional flat races to be somewhat dull, less challenging, and far less impressive than their beloved jump races. When you take these horses of prodigious stamina and strength, mounted by highly skilled jockeys, and then add in the long-distances on emerald color turf interrupted by daunting steeples, it is hard to compare these two forms of horse racing. This is an entirely diffe
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Champagne, Caviar, and Skijoring: White Turf Sizzles in St. Moritz

It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. There is an electricity in the air as the pistol blasts and, in a flash, the mighty horses blast through the gates but without a saddle or rider on top. You can’t exactly call them riders as the horsemen are five feet behind and on skis as the horses gallop around the track at blistering 35 miles per hour. All of this to the delight of throngs of well-to-do spectators, each dressed in haute fashion and designer winterwear, appearing as if they’ve jus
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Indulging in Australia's Most Poshest of Affairs, The Melbourne Cup Carnival

The Melbourne Cup is a big deal. On the first Tuesday of November, Australia’s largest sporting event literally stops the nation. This down under spectacular draws nearly 100 thousand fans to the Flemington Racecourse and is also the impetus behind full-on events and viewing parties all over the country. The best way to understand the Melbourne Cup would be to imagine if the Kentucky Derby and the Royal Ascot were combined with the Olympics, Superbowl, and Paris Fashion Week and took place on th
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Front Row at Australia's Fashion Flash Mob, Melbourne Fashion Week

Australia is a wonderfully peculiar place and at times is the ying to the yang of the rest of the world. When other parts of the world ready for winter, Australia warms up in their spring season. This is also the fashion season where avant-garde trends and trendsetters descend on the fashion mecca’s of the world for New York, Paris, Milan, and London Fashion Weeks.  Down under the fashion capital of Australia is Melbourne and during the first week of September, the fashion scene heats up with Me
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Savoring and Swirling in the Feast-Fest Down Under, Western Australia's Gourmet Escapes

One thing that no one will ever argue is that the people of Margaret River, Australia know how to do three things extremely well; make great wine, appreciate good food, and know how to have a good time. The celebration of those attributes takes place each spring down under in their festival of epicurean good living; the Western Australia’s Gourmet Escapes. Gourmet Escapes is a foodie fantasy land of entertaining culinary and wine events with a few fun parties thrown in for good measure. The Gou
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The 2019 Cannes Film Festival, A Decadent Vortex of Film, Glitz and Galas.

The Cannes Film Festival is the grand dame of all film festivals. Its the place where each spring the film industry, celebrities, jet setters, and film buffs descend on the Cote d' Azur along the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the south of France. For ten days in May, Cannes is the epicenter of glitz and glamour with over the top star-studded film premieres and galas. Here’s a peak inside at this year’s Festival de Cannes. From its early days, Cannes has been an unattainable fantasy l
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F1 Singapore Grand Prix, A Thrillfest of Checkered Flags and High-Octane Soirees

For those who have never been, Formula One Grand Prix is one of the world’s most thrilling sporting events. Formula One is where the highest echelon athletes command the highest-performance vehicles backed by billions of dollars in high tech engineering and equipment as well as a pit stop team that operates with surgeon like precision. Beyond the race, plenty of action takes place away from the track with A-list concerts, exclusive events, and over the top after parties that last all the way int
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Tasting Australia Adelaide: An Epicurean Odyssey in South Australia

Australia is far away from the rest of the world. Because of that, Australians are very independent and have learned to create what they need without relying on the rest of the world. One area that they have excelled in is creating an exceptional culinary scene and wine industry. Once a year they celebrate South Australia’s epicurean gifts at the Taste of Australia Adelaide. The event brings together the best to the region’s producers of food and wine and chefs for an eight-day gastronomic feast
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Julius Bar Beach Polo Cup Dubai - Posh Polo on the Beach

Polo is the sport of kings and queens and in today’s modern form is enjoyed by the jet set and elite. Combine polo with an amazing state of the art venue, put in on the beach in the world’s most amazing city, Dubai, and you’ve got a recipe for a thrilling and unforgettable experience. That’s just want the organizers Mamemo did in presenting Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai presented by Cadillac. Dubai is a place where if they don’t do it right and over the top, they don’t do it at all. The
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Dubai Film Festival Gala for Dubai Cares and Oxfam's War on Poverty

Dubai Film Festival's "One Night to Change Lives" Gala Raises over $500,000 for Dubai Cares and Oxfam's War on Poverty A galaxy of Hollywood stars including Academy Award winner Colin Firth and his wife Livia, Kristin Davis, Rooney Mara and Freida Pinto descended at the ‘One Night to Change Lives’ charity auction hosted by the Dubai International Film Festival in aid of UAE-based philanthropic organisation, Dubai Cares, and global development and aid agency, Oxfam. A total of more than US$ 500
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DIFF rolls out the red carpet for a thrilling week of film.

DIFF rolls out the red carpet for a thrilling week of film. Legends of the silver screen, established and emerging filmmakers, film fans, gifted actors and actresses, and a diverse array of industry professionals are due to descend on Dubai en-mass this week for the ninth Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). As one of the Emirates’ most anticipated events, the Festival brings 8 days of star-studded galas, appearances from esteemed international, regional and local celebrities, high-ca
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The Abu Dhabi Film Festival: An Appreciation of Film and the Movie Industry

The Abu Dhabi Film Festival: An Appreciation of Film and the Movie Industry Abu Dhabi played host to film stars and other leading lights of the international film world when the seventh Abu Dhabi Film Festival took place from October 24th through November 2nd and presented nine days of exceptional cinema. Hollywood A-lister Forrest Whitaker walked the red carpet alongside Arabian and Indian actors and new talents that the audience discovered during the nine day celebration. Festival Guests had
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The Dubai World Cup - A Race filled with Pomp and Pageantry

The Dubai World Cup is a really big deal. It’s like the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and Paris Fashion Week rolled into one day and takes place in the world’s most fascinating city. I had lived in Dubai for a year and had learned that the biggest weekend in Dubai is the World Cup Weekend. I knew that the Dubai World Cup had the biggest purse of any horse race and that racing teams from around the world would be there. I also knew that there is a festive scene there with parties, celebrities, con
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British Polo Day Dubai - A Very Posh Affair

Dubai is the Middle East’s mecca for all things equestrian. From the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race, to the countless polo events that take place each year. British Polo Day is one of those wonderful polo events that combines the best of polo with all things British in a day of thrilling excitement wrapped in all of the poshness of fine British style. British Polo Day has become a global institution. From its early days, just five years ago in Dubai, came the idea from its foun
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Chicago The Musical Dazzles Dubai

Growing up in New York, I come from the epicenter of the theatre. The best plays and theatrical performances of the world must pay homage there to earn the respect of industry and fans. If a musical “can make it there, it can make it anywhere”. I now live in Dubai and when I heard that Broadway’s most successful musical was coming to Dubai, I had to see how this performance could compare. So with high expectations and anticipation, I decided to take in the Chicago performance over the New Years
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Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, An Insider's Report

The FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is a thrill ride for not only the drivers but for all who attended. Race fans and the jet set from around the world descended on Yas Island to take in the sights and sounds, and adreneline F1 Grand Prix weekend. It is three days of fast paced action on the track and away with countless events activities to enjoy. This was my first Formula 1 anywhere other than Monaco where I have been several times. Monaco during F1 is the playground of the