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The Four Seasons Tamarindo in Jalisco

When you’re in Mexico and you just want the best place to stay, the answer is the Four Seasons. The Four Seasons organization continues to expand its empire in Mexico. The Four Seasons Tamarindo is situated on a private, off-the-grid peninsula in Jalisco. Jungle meets beach, and there’s even a world-class 18-hole golf course. Here’s the first look. The Four Season Tamarindo is tucked away on a private peninsula between the towns of La Manzanilla and Barra de Navidad in Jalisco.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Villas in Mexico

You have the coin, you’ve even taken time off. Now the question is where should you go. Well, we have a place for that. If there’s more of a go-to destination than Mexico, no matter where in the world you live, we’re not aware of it. Mexico ticks all the critical boxes that make a good vacation. Lots of sun? Check. Great food? Well, there’s never been a guacamole in a molcajete that didn’t please a crowd. And luxurious places…

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Celebrity Travel

Sofia Richie’s Engagement

We were always fans of hers, but since Sofia Richie got engaged to Music Executive Elliot Grainge, we can add obsessed with her travel to the list. Sofia Richie’s engagement to Elliot Grainge in Hawaii was a precursor to what was to come. He popped the question at the Four Seasons Haulalai on the island of Kona in Hawaii. Sofia Richie’s engagement was picture perfect, and as she put it, at “magic hour”. From the photos, the engagement was timed…

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Celebrity Travel

On Vacation with Sandra Bullock

Seriously, does Sandra Bullock ever age? She’s pretty much in always perfect-person territory, with her so-darn-nice, down-to-earth, Miss Congeniality disposition. Where Sandra Bullock vacations may very well affect her famously sunny mood. So we’ll have what she’s having; clearly it’s doing wonders. Four Seasons, Anguilla When you have as much experience traveling as she does, where Sandra Bullock vacations becomes about the places she makes the best memories. There are infinite hotels with beachfront views and beautiful amenities, but the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The New Mandarin Oriental Villas

This summer jet-setting is back and it’s time to travel like never before to the top destinations in the Mediterranean. There are some sure things in life that are can’t-miss. Like gelato in Italy. Sunshine in the South of France. And now, we can add a guaranteed good time at the new Mandarin Oriental Villas. The Villas are your vacation homes turned private hotel, held to the famous Mandarin Oriental standards. Destinations include Ibiza, Mallorca and the South of France.…

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Destinations, Road Trip

A Retreat in the Cotswolds

If frolicking Jane Austin-style in the Cotswolds is an attractive proposition to you, well, now there’s a hotel for that. Set on a 600-acre Georgian estate, this villa experience is English countryside to a tee (or is that tea?). Private gardens, horseback riding (English versus Western of course) and probably a butler named Jeeves. This villa is where to stay in the Cotswolds. The Estate There’s something about the Cotswolds that’s just so darned English. Maybe it’s the gardens. Maybe…

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Travel Buzz

Como Le Montrachet, France

A New Hotel in Burgundy You’ve always wanted to learn about French wine, and now there’ll be a hotel worthy of your five-star standards. On our radar is the newest venture by COMO Hotels, a property that expands the COMO concept beyond remote islands. Their new estate in Burgundy gets you up close and personal with some very fine Puligny-Montrachet wines. Puligny-Montrachet For a place that’s known to have some of the best wine, Burgundy has not had many luxury…

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New York City

Preview of Francie in Brooklyn

Christine Drinan, Founder It was bound to happen after 20+ years in New York City. We’ve found a restaurant that is worth crossing a bridge for. Like, 10 times over. Situated in the Williamsburg neighborhood, Francie in Brooklyn is an elegant new American restaurant that’s French at heart. And it can go toe to toe any day of the week with many of the most refined Paris establishments. The preview is here. Overview Do you remember Piora, that gem of…

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Immerso, A New Luxury Surf Hotel

You have St. Tropez on the calendar. And of course you’ll plan to be in Ibiza in July. Hamptons for a few weekends here and there. But are there any off-grid yet still relatively easy destinations that deserve to be on the list? Somewhere you won’t run into everyone from the PTA? The answer is yes, and it’s this luxury surf hotel in Portugal. Immerso is barefoot surf luxury that’s as chic and insider as it gets. Here’s a preview…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Anne Hathaway

If you’re in the circle of trust, you call her Annie. Or at least the Princess of Genovia. Anne Hathaway has graced the big screen for over two decades. By junkets alone, she’s acquired quite the travel lists. Here are four spots where you too can travel like Anne. Soho Beach House, Miami Only at Soho Beach House would Anne and Adam blend right in. Membership at the club says enough about the kind of people you’ll find there. The…

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