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Rosewood Villa Magna

Speaking of hotel portfolios that do it right, Rosewood has the magic touch. Villa Magna is a historic former private mansion, but somehow until Rosewood arrived, it didn’t quite hit that level of luxury as a hotel. But that’s all in the past, as we would say Villa Magna has exceeded even its original glory. These are the dets of one of the best luxury hotels in Madrid. Atmosphere What I like first and foremost about Villa Magna is that…

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Hotel Reviews

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

There’s a reason London is Calling. It’s refreshing to be in a culture of manners where chivalry isn’t dead. And there are a few places that inspire you to up your game just by hearing those darned charming accents. That and who doesn’t like afternoon tea? The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in Knightsbridge pretty much sums that all up. This is the review of a the Mandarin Oriental London, which is well, as London as it gets. Overview The Mandarin…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebs Go in Paris

Paris never goes out of style. But some celeb favored spots demand world heritage site fame. These are the places where celebs go in Paris. Warning, they will end up on your bucket list. Hotel Costes Who goes: Bella and Gigi Hadid, Johnny Depp, John Malkovich + Rihanna The Overview: Hotel Costes has a reputation unlike any other, which is why it is where celebs go in Paris. This 18th century mansion has an eclectic vibe that has made it…

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Travel Guides

Top Places to Stay in Berlin

Some cities are effortlessly cool. In fact, just breathing the air there ups your cool kid quotient. To that, we say “Hallo Berlin.” Because they’ve got art. They’ve got top restaurants. And they’ve got Prince Charles, (the club, not the King). These are the top places to stay for your Berlin weekend. When it comes to Germany the city that everyone’s talking about is Berlin. Whether you come for the art scene, the gastronomical explosion, or even the wild nightlife,…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Weekend Trip to Copenhagen

We know you’re getting the travel bug again after a few weeks at home. As you know, the cure for that is simply a weekend trip away. You’re looking for a place though that’s in its prime. That means the Caribbean hurricane season is out. It’s just a little too early to leaf peep. And you’ve just done Paris Fashion Week. Well, sometimes there are destinations that are right under your nose. Enter Copenhagen, which has all you can pretty…

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A New Hotel in Greece – The Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino

If you think that you missed your chance at summer in Greece, well the season is just all a technicality. The weather has never been better, the crowds have cleared and now is the time to get the real essence of why Greece is so many people’s happy place. And there’s a new hotel in Greece – the Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino. We can personally confirm that it’s more than a good reason to hightail it to Greece this early…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Six Luxury Trains Around the World

There was a time when traveling to a destination was as special as the destination itself. Whether by plane or train, the champagne flowed and you were welcomed aboard like a civilized human being. Meals were an exquisite occasion, and your sleeper cars were jewel boxes of luxury to tour the world. In a nutshell, travel was just plain glamorous. Well, you can have that again now, and perhaps better, on these luxury trains around the world. Because why not…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Destinations with the Most

We know you’ve sat around wondering which city has the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. Or maybe you want to know which city has the most luxurious hotels. Then there’s the fun fodder of the smallest town in the world, and the surprise that it has a 3-star Michelin restaurant. Turns out that when you uncover places that are the most of something in their field, you have yourself quite the travel list. So, without further ado, these are…

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Sesimbra, A Portuguese Gem

It’s more than just a sport that you like to find hidden gems around the world; you’re in it for the love of the game. So, before word gets out, there’s a destination in Portugal for you. It’s where the beaches are sublime and the views from the coastal hikes are stunning. And for the heck of it, they threw in a Moorish castle for good measure. Portugal is one of the most popular destinations to visit in 2023. In…

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Iris The Restaurant Arrives

There is a restaurant so surreal in photos, that it looks like it’s the work of AI. But in this case, the reality is better than anything you can dream up. Set in the middle of the Norwegian fjords, this spaceship-like structure is one of the coolest new restaurants in the world. And they’re creating food that is pushing every boundary. Overview There are some restaurants that push boundaries, but we would go so far as to say Iris The…

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