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Round Hill: Celebrity Hotspot Since 1953

Round Hill Hotel and Villas Who Everyone, including royalty. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan visited last year for a wedding of one of Harry’s close friends, and Selena Gomez, Simon Cowell, and Khloe Kardashian were all recently spotted too. Historically, this was a beloved place of the likes of Bing Crosby, Alfred Hitchcock, and Oscar Hammerstein. Villa 10 was also where JFK and Jackie Kennedy chose to spend their honeymoon. So, like we said: everyone. Why Montego Bay, Jamaica has…

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Travel Guides

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Experience

Abu Dhabi is synonymous with over-the-top luxury. And you think you know luxury, but then you meet the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It goes beyond the boundaries of VIP. The Formula One race is the highest class of single-seater auto racing, and has been since 1950. It’s pretty much the holy grail event for anyone remotely interested in cars. This year, the Grand Prix will be taking place from Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Yas Marina Circuit, on the beautiful Yas…

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New York City

Cafe Sabarsky: More Viennese than Vienna

Café Sabarsky Good for: Dining alone during the weekday, small groups for brunch, and everything from first to fiftieth date lunch (because if the date goes well, you can walk around the museum afterwards). Atmosphere: Café Sabarsky is more classic than a classic Viennese café. No one rushes you: even though there is a line of thirty people deep outside the door, you could literally sit for hours in conversation over coffee and Apfelstrudel. Even better, you’re always encouraged to have…

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Travel Buzz

Villa L’Amandier Hotel Arrives

L’Amandier in Morocco, is an intimate boutique hotel and luxury villa complex. It is located in the foothills of Atlas Mountains so it is a short one-hour drive from the heart of Marrakesh. The nearest international airport is also one hour away. L’Amandier Overview It does not matter how many destinations you have visited, Morocco remains one of the world’s most exotic destinations. One of the best spots in this beautiful country is the tranquil Ouirgane Valley where Villa L’Amandier…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Napa Valley

Bardessono Why we like it: If you are looking for a full-service resort, located right in the heart of Yountville, Bardessono is the place to stay. Relaxing rooftop pool? Check. Great spa? Check. Big rooms? Check. Nice fireplaces? Of course. And what’s even better, is that after being a little sauced from wine-tasting all day, you can walk into town for dinner at Bouchons Bistro. Bardessono prides itself in being environmentally responsible – it’s one of the three Platinum LEED…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Vienna: The Ultimate Winter Ball Destination

Good For: Culture-loving singles, couples, and sophisticated families looking to soak in a beautifully historic city. Also, it’s the ultimate place for caffeine addicts. Vienna has arguably the best mélange in the world. When to Go: All year round, but specifically during the winter months if you have an affinity for the Ball Season. When you think of top European destinations, you think London or Paris. But you should also add Vienna to your list. Vienna as a city is underrated…

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Road Trip

Road Trip: The Baker House 1650

Baker House 1650 The great thing about The Hamptons is that they never go out of season. It’s a popular destination during the summer months, but The Hamptons in the fall means fewer people, better deals, more comfortable weather, and equally as much (if not more) to do. The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton, an award-winning boutique Hamptons Inn has three new experience deals for this fall. Each one centers around a getaway for two, with a multitude of…

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Travel Buzz

Thomas Cook: The Scoop

What happened? On Monday, September 23 2019, the world’s oldest travel tourism company went bankrupt, leaving around 600,000 Thomas Cook customers stranded on vacation (of whom around 150,000 were British). The 178-year-old company was unable to secure the outstanding £200 million that was required to keep the business afloat. Following a weekend of meetings with the company’s largest shareholders and creditors, when this sum was established, the company went under. UK Government officials have voiced concern that this could possibly…

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The Monastero Santa Rosa Autumn Deal

There’s never a bad time of year to escape to the Amalfi Coast. Especially this fall, when the cliff-side 17th-century converted and restored luxury hotel Monastero Santa Rosa is offering a 3 for 2 Offer on Sea-view Suites. With unparalleled views of the Amalfi Coast seaside, a world-class spa, Michelin-starred restaurants, and an exquisite accommodation, the Monastero Santa Rosa has you covered. When reserving at least three nights, guests are invited to enjoy one free night on the house. Upon…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Chicago From The Inside

Our Galavante founder, Christine Drinan, who’s been to over 100 countries around the world and is on her way to 195, has a local guide of her favorite spots in Chicago, which is where she grew up. “Although I live in New York, I was raised in Chicago. So, Chicago, with all my friends and family, is a nostalgic place for me. It has some of the very best food in the country, and I always try to find one…

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