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Two Best Boutique Hotels in Mallorca

There comes a point when you’ve been to so many of the best hotels in the world that it takes something really different to catch your eye. Well, you’ll find that not just once but twice in Mallorca at these two well-designed hotels. They hit all the right notes on décor, vibe, and that pool. These are two boutique hotels in Mallorca that are not about the brash luxury, but rather the luxury in chic simplicity. Summer in Mallorca Mallorca…

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Manna, Greece’s New Design Hotel

There’s a new design hotel opening in Greece and it’s not in Athens, Mykonos, or Santorini. It’s in Arcadia, and they couldn’t have picked a more idyllic setting. This historic region is in the central part of the Peloponnese peninsula. Arcadia is famous for its natural beauty consisting of mountain valleys, crystal clear rivers, and lush forests. The landscape has served as inspiration for many legends that have gone on to become an important part of Greek culture. The new…

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Maslina Resort on Croatia’s Hvar Island

As if you needed another reason to hop over to Croatia this summer, there’s now a cool hotel. Hvar, an island just north of Dubrovnik in the Adriatic, is a land of lavender fields surrounded by turquoise sea waters. Maslina is one of those rare breeds of hotels that’s sustainable, luxurious, and has good value. It’s also where to be. Croatia is at the top of everyone’s list of hottest new destinations in Europe. This is because of its picturesque…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Off-the-Beaten-Path in Portugal

Portugal is that unique spot in Europe that expertly threads the needle of authentic and unspoiled with the luxurious and chic. This is a country lively enough to keep your attention but chillaxed enough to let you decompress. Portugal is having its moment right now, with a new level of luxury hotels and a food scene that’s worth traveling for. When it comes to Europe you know all the usual stops, but here’s one more to add to the list.…

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Top Road Trips From Rome

All roads may lead to Rome, but some of them lead to quaint getaways too. Maybe you want to stay at a gem on the beach. Or head north to one of the best yet totally overlooked hotels in the country. Wherever that road may take you, these are the hotels that even Caesar would have put on his road trip list. Il Pellicano Distance from Rome: 1 hr 30 min drive A trip to Rome is not complete without…

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Where to Eat in Capri

You know we have the most well-traveled community at Galavante, so anywhere we’re booking travel is where to be. If you have ever wondered which is the most popular place our Tastemasters go to each summer, well, the answer is Amalfi. So, here’s to Capri, the center of all the fun each season, and their top restaurants on the isle. This is where to eat in Capri this summer. When visiting a place as iconic as Capri, there’s some pressure…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Hotels in Switzerland

Right about now, many of you are wondering if you’re completely shut out of your European summer. We’ll be honest with you: Italy, France, Greece and to a lesser extent, Spain, are going to be a Hail Mary to get your top hotels. So, is there anywhere in Europe that’s worthy of your summer? Sometimes, the answer is right in front of you. If there’s a place on Earth that is pretty darn close to perfection, it might just be…

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Slovenia

We get it. Slovenia may not roll off the tip of the tongue for summer travel. However, Slovenia deserves a spot on any well-traveled list. Think of this Eastern Euro country as the amalgamation of Austria, Italy, and former Czechoslovakia. This means it’s the place to be for food, wine, and towns that look like they’re right out of a fairy tale. With a slew of luxury hotels and top restaurants opening, it’s where to be now. Suggested Stay: 5-7…

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The Best Hotels in Amalfi

It’s summertime, which means you’re in a European vacation frame of mind. You know exactly which beach clubs you’ll hit up in Mykonos, the tables you’ll dance on at L’Opera in St. Tropez, and where your favorite DJ will be playing in Ibiza. But what if you were to dial it down, or even better, combine your summer debauchery with a hands-down place that ups the romance factor? Well, then you’ll find yourself on the Amalfi Coast. Because if you…

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Celebrity Travel

Tina Turner

Where did Tina Turner live? We know that question is what a number of people have asked, because it sure wasn’t Los Angeles. In fact, it had been quite some time since Tina Turner had been photographed. There’s a reason for that. The answer to the question of where did Tina Turner live is how she was able to live such a normal existence. Tina Turner lived in none other than Switzerland, which was her home for the past few…

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