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Silversands Comes To Grenada

If you’ve ever spent time in the Caribbean, you know that it’s all about recharging your batteries. The weather, the food, the people – all of it. And since Silversands opened in Grenada, that part of the world has become even more quintessentially so. Silversands opened last December and put a down-to-earth spin on luxury. Yes, it still has all those creature comforts you’d want, but there’s a laid-back feeling to them. In other words, it’s the perfect place to…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Aman For The Adventurous

Although Aman properties are generally the holy grail of luxury, comfort, and sheer chic style, one of the other hundred reasons we’d choose to stay at an Aman resort is for the adventure. Believe it or not, there are a handful of Aman destinations that stand out above all else when it comes to pushing your limits. We’re not talking about the stuff you can do in your hometown – we’re thinking more along the lines of camel polo and…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Cape Town

Good for: Large groups, small groups, couples, families – pretty much any combination of people. There is something in Cape Town for every scenario. When to go: Although Cape Town is a year-round destination, November through February is likely when you’ll make the most of the region’s scenery. Those are the months for which you have the warmest weather and the least amount of rainfall. What To Do: Cape Town City Tour Start your adventure at the very top with a…

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Celebrity Travel

Andy Murray’s Perthshire Hotel: The Cromlix

The Property: The Cromlix Hotel Who owns The Cromlix? The Cromlix is owned by tennis superstar Andy Murray, the thirty-two-year-old Scottish tennis legend. He is the winner of three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and he is a Davis Cup champion. He is also a founding member of the charity Malaria No More UK (alongside none other than David Beckham) and an active anti-cancer charity spokesperson. Sir Andy Murray is an all-around good guy. Why you should visit…

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New York City

The Best Brunch in NYC List

At any given stage in your life, there are a million reasons to go to brunch with your friends: to catch up on the events of last night, to make plans, because you have stories to tell, to eat delicious food, or simply because it’s the weekend. Regardless of what your reason is, New York City has no shortage of good brunch places. The question is only in figuring out which ones are worth your while. Here is a list of…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Last-Minute Winter Holiday Trips

When Christmastime rolls around, to some this means it’s time to do your shopping, to some it’s time to stay snuggled up at home with a glass of mulled wine, and to some, it means it’s time to plan the most amazing vacation of the year. And although we can’t really help with the first two, we can certainly volunteer our two cents on the latter. Here are our top five locations for this winter holiday trips. Tetiaroa in French…

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Luxury Family Travel & Lifestyle

Christmas at Loire Valley: A Winter Wonderland

Although we recommend Loire Valley at any time throughout the year, during the holidays, it’s a snow-capped French mecca for castles and holiday festivities. Six of the countless ancient French castles are putting on their own bespoke holiday spectacles this year, many in homage of the 500th Anniversary of the French Renaissance. We’re talking illuminated winter gardens, huge Christmas trees, candy displays, teddy bear workshops, costume tributes, music, dancing, and everything else that your children dream of around Christmastime. And let’s…

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Road Trip

Road Trip: Canterbury of Kent

Anyone who went to school and read books (or wrote book reports without reading them) has heard of Canterbury of Kent – if not through Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” then through any other British poetry or prose from the middle ages. And there’s a reason: there was a time when Canterbury was the hub for English pilgrims, other church-affiliated folk, and many-a-wonders of the various layers of the British social masses. Today, Canterbury is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, home…

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Travel Buzz

The Winter Paws Up Resort Deal

You’ve done the private islands and the luxury European hotels. You’ve hit all the global hot spots, and the locals at Ibiza could probably pick you out of a line-up. And as much as we love all that too, it’s sometimes it’s time for somewhere fresh – and such a place exists, right in your own backyard: The Resort at Paws Up, Montana. Better yet, they have a deal right now. It’s $626 per night/per person (based on 2 adults…

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Nayara Resort, Spa, and Gardens: Your New Tented Camp

As much as well all love the great indoors, sometimes it’s nice to get back to nature. Not just to look at it or walk around in it. But to feel it: breathing in the fresh morning air can remind us that it’s okay to unplug from time to time (despite what your boss says). And soon, you’ll have just the place to do that. In December 2019, the Nayara Tented Camp will be opening in Costa Rica. Not only…

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