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The 2024 Paris Olympic Games

It’s already the experience of a lifetime to go to the Olympics but add in Paris and special access as if you’re on the Olympic Committee, and now we’re talking. Yes, there are VIP seats, a special entrance, exclusive lounges, and hosts to shuttle you around to your seats. But then there’s also your own official Olympic vehicle, which means you get your own lanes on the streets of Paris. While everyone else is stuck in traffic for hours, you’ll…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebs Vacation in France

All this talk of Provence makes us ask the next natural question: Where are the celebs vacationing in France this summer? The answer is actually another question– where aren’t celebs vacationing in France? Provence is definitely on the list and chances are they’re at this particular hotel. Then, of course, there’s St. Tropez, because celebs enjoy the good life. So, these are the spots to put on your list. France has always been a celebrity hotspot. Whether it’s taking in…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Stay in Provence

Whoever said to stop and smell the flowers must have been in Provence. We’re in the depths of summer, but this is still the one place in France that’s relatively unspoiled. There’s of course always a time and a place for $1k seafood towers and free-flowing bottles of Cristal. But it’s amazing what happens when you take away the mega yachts, nightclubs, and beach scene. So, what are you left with? Well, in this case, you have the countryside of…

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Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes

There are some things that are almost guaranteed to be a home run. And Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes are one of them. House rentals can be arbitrary; you can have a great pad, but not have the staff to back it up. Though, the point is moot when MO is running the show. These are a few of our favorite baller villas still available to rent this August. Mandarin Oriental isn’t just a luxury hospitality brand that specializes in award-winning…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Menorca, The Spanish Island to Know

You know the Hollywood cliché of every guy and girl who have been “just friends” for ages. Guy dates every Mrs. Wrong even when Mrs. Right has been his BFF all along. This story has only been done, like, a gazillion times, just subbing out the players, the cities, and the sidekick supporting actors. Well, this also applies to vacation spots, and this one may just have the potential to be true love. Because sometimes there’s a destination right under…

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Celebrity Travel

Follow the Band: Taylor Swift

Looks like we’ll have another billionaire (or at least close to it) by the time Taylor Swift completes her Eras tour. Talk about someone who earns it; Taylor doesn’t dial it in by showing up late or leaving early. She performs, torrential rain, snow or shine, literally. She also sings her heart out, for a full three hours, so whatever you’re paying for your tickets, she’s worth it. Here are three upcoming cities on her tour, and where to stay like Taylor. Taylor recently added brand…

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La Fantaisie Paris Opens

New hotels always open in Paris, but when one is by the Leitmotiv Group in France, it’s worth a special look. La Fantaisie may sound like another type of establishment, but it’s actually a new hotel in the heart of the up-and-coming 9th Arrondissement. The name is kind of a tribute though, to its former red light district roots. La Fantaisie Paris is a new hotel, that’s worth a look. Location, Location, Location When you’re deciding where to book a…

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Travel Guides

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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