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There are two types of showers everyone experiences. There’s the quick ‘I’m clean, what’s next on the agenda?’ type of shower, and there’s the long shower. This one is a more of a deliberate ritual, with grooming, soaking, and exfoliating—the kind that makes you feel reborn. Or, at the very least, like you have it all together. Now, imagine that shower, but on steroids: complemented by good steam, a renowned therapist, and lavish spa products. That is the experience of…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2025

Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to miss what’s really important. And besides the obvious things, what’s important is to keep an eye on what’s coming in hot hotel-wise. But don’t worry — we’ve got you. All you need to do is plan a big travel year ahead, and focus on the (other) important things. Here is our list of some of the most anticipated hotel openings in 2025. Hotel: Six Senses London Location:…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top 25 Destinations of 2025

There is some good stuff coming online around the world, so let’s just get it out there now: this year is going to be the best year of your life. And that’s for many reasons, including – travel as you know it will be just the tip of the iceberg. Our list, of course, has far-flung and far-reach countries. But if we take artists like Ed Sheeran as an example of yet another excuse to go to Bhutan, or the…

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Beauty & Wellness

Hotels With Their Own Beauty Products

The Hotel: Aman Aman Resorts can be found all over the world: in Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are havens of serenity and relaxation with a heavy emphasis on self-care. The food is always fresh, nourishing and directly inspired by each resort’s location. When you think of Aman, the word “wellness” automatically comes to mind. The spa alone is a reason to travel. The Products Sometimes you enjoy a hotel spa so much that you wish you could…

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Destinations

Fashion Designers With Restaurants

Fashion Designer: LVMH Restaurant: Chez L’Ami Louis Location: Paris If you already think Chez L’Ami Louis has a starlit reputation, we’re willing to bet LVMH’s recent ownership won’t make snagging a reservation any easier. The twelve tables, plus its A-list crowd, make it a spot hard to come by. The type of fame doesn’t matter; the Parisian bistro attracts politicians like Bill Clinton and artists like Rosalia and Johnny Depp. What makes it so enticing? First, it’s a classic, founded…

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Best Of The Best

Best Design Hotels 2024

Some hotels have you at hello. There’s nothing that makes a first impression like a hotel that has style. It doesn’t matter where it’s located or which celeb chef is in residence. These are the hotels that rest on their own design merit. The Hotel: J.K. Place Paris The Designer: Michele Bönan The Location: France J.k. Place in Paris is as timeless as it gets. The boutique hotel is the first location outside of Italy, yet stays true to the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Best Hotel Restaurants in the World

Once upon a time, hotel restaurants were more for convenience. You know, when you are so darned tired that a stiff drink and a meal at the bar are all you can muster. However, times are a-changing, and at a few of these spots, the restaurants exceed the stars of the hotel. In fact, we would go as far as to say that these restaurants are the whole reason you would travel to destination. These are the best hotel restaurants…

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The Diver’s Bucket List

There are some sports that you can be borderline obsessed with. Scuba diving is on that list, as it’s as good of a reason as any to traverse the world. With diving, however, you can find yourself in some pretty interesting spots. From most islands around the world, with Hall of Fame luxury hotels, to places that are downright sketchy, diving will take you places. The only guarantee is that they’re all going to be beauties of spots and places…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Top 24 Places for 2024

Travel is like a bottomless bag of gifts; no matter what you unpack out of it, there’s always something new to experience. Even people who have been everywhere, haven’t been everywhere. And if you’ve already been to a destination, there’s almost always something new to discover. Our Where to Travel in 2024 list is unique, in that it’s places that as the discerning traveler, you actually would want to go to this year. That’s the criteria of our roadmap, or…

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Travel Buzz

Saudi Arabia Launches Riyadh Air

It’s no secret that when the Saudis go big, there’s no going home. So, when they announced that they were starting a world class airline that would top Qatar and Emirates, our ears perked up. This is the first look at Saudi Airlines’ plan to lead the pack of airlines not just in the Middle East, but in the world. Last month Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman launched a new airline, Riyadh Air. The move aims to capitalize…

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