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Road Trip: The Wauwinet

What’s newly-renovated, overlooking both Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and celebrating its thirtieth anniversary? This May, it’s Nantucket’s Luxury Wauwinet: an inn by the sea that just went through a multimillion-dollar restoration. There’s a reason why visitors from all over the U.S. have always traveled to stay at Nantucket’s only member of the of Relais & Châteaux hotel group. Before, it was for the backdrop for every conceivable beachside or outdoor activity. Surfing, bike tours, art galleries, fishing, guided…

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Aman Kyoto Opening in November 2019

With the addition of the Aman Kyoto to the Aman portfolio, Japan has reached an ultimate Aman trifecta. Following the Aman Tokyo (which opened late 2014) and Amanemu (2016), now opening on November 1, 2019 is the third Aman property in Japan: Aman Kyoto. Overview Hidden in a once-forsaken Japanese garden, right by the world-famous Zen Buddhist Kinkaku-ji Temple, the 24-room resort is designed with the motifs of ancient Japanese traditional inns (ryokan) and local hot springs (onsen). Spread over…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Mallorca Travel Guide

We’ve all seen that side of Spain before. Partying in Madrid until sunrise, salsa dancing with strangers in Seville, and taking midnight shots at Chipitos in Barcelona. A word to the wise: do not order the “Monica Lewinski”. And sure, those are some of the best memories we struggle to remember. But times change. Now, we namely crave refinement, culture, and relaxation. Welcome to the Mallorca travel guide. A Classy Spain This is the classy, authentic version of Spain your eighteen-year-old self…

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Saudi Arabia is Open to Tourists

To reach all 195 countries is officially one step easier. For the first time, Saudi Arabia will open its doors to tourist travelers. Historically, travel to Saudi Arabia was limited to those with business visas, pilgrimage, and people visiting family members. The regulations have been loosened for passport holders of certain counties. These include the United States, all the Schengen EU countries, Australia and Japan. Saudi Arabia is open to tourists from South Korea, South Africa, Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.…

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The Lodge at Blue Sky: Nature’s Deal

The Auberge Resorts group has had a prominent place in luxury hospitality all over the US, Europe, Mexico, and other places around the world since 1998. So when the new Lodge at Blue Sky property opens up in Utah, we know it’s exciting. Nature, fresh air, and a luxury lodge – we’re listening. Location The new Auberge Resorts property is set on a 3,500-acre ranch, about 15 minutes away from Park City, and 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International…

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Yara: Something for Everyone

Yara Good for: Large groups, business meetings, family lunches and dinners. This is also the place to take your health-conscious friend – there’s something on the menu for everyone, including a plethora of vegan options, because you know, that’s the hot trend right now. Atmosphere: Trendy enough to be cool, and casual enough to feel homey. The interior design is on point too, but this isn’t surprising: Yara was opened by a former Porshe executive, so the restaurant couldn’t be…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Eat in Madrid

Hello, Madrid—we hardly recognized you. We remember you from our college days, when we were backpacking around Europe for the summer. You were the elegant destination of Spain, where in many ways, you were our gateway to culture. Flamenco shows, museums, and locals with that oh-so-attractive accent. While we haven’t really been back since, you were our springboard to exploring the world. The Place to Be Madrid is one of the hottest destinations to visit this year. That’s right, there’s…

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Azerai: Adrian Zecha’s Next Move

What do you do after you’ve already created the best hotel portfolio in the world? Well, if you’re Adrian Zecha, you simply launch a second hotel portfolio – and you make sure that it’s as special as the first. In other words, the world-renowned hotelier and founder of the Aman hotel chain has now gifted us with a new project: Azerai. Azerai is the modern know-how for elegance, refinement, and beauty. No surprise with its Aman roots. They also just…

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Style, Things You’ll Love

Love Or Nothing, Baby

It’s rare that even the best bag is durable enough to keep up with your schedule; your luggage has been everywhere, from weekends in the Hamptons to the top of Kilimanjaro, and everywhere in between. Your luggage is a reflection of you, and there are few brands that express both style and functionality. When Melissa Morris and Reinhard Mieck noticed this gap in the market, they created their own line of bags: L.O.N.B. (stands for “Love Or Nothing Baby”). We’d…

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Claridge’s Newest Addition: The Best Restaurant Since 1812

When choosing hotels in London, let’s be honest: you’ve got options. Many options. And adding #5StarLuxury to the filter doesn’t really help narrow your choices. But there’s one luxury hotel that stands apart from rest. It has over two centuries of history, has hosted the likes of Winston Churchill, Princess Diana, Katherine Hepburn, and was even the birthplace to a Yugoslavian prince. But what do you get when you combine London’s most iconic hotel with one of the world’s best…

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