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On the Radar – Baku, Azerbaijan

You pride yourself on being a traveler in the know. You’ve been there in Amalfi, done that a million times in Paris. So we have an off-the-wall idea for you: Baku. As in the capital of Azerbaijan. Take in Zaha Hadid’s last architectural feat. Eat some caviar. And better yet, there’s a Four Seasons. This is what to do in Baku, and why it may just need to make your list. The City: Baku When you think of modern architecture…

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St. Tropez Yacht Week

It’s time for St. Tropez Yacht Week, or as the French call it, Les Voiles de St. Tropez. This regatta is considered the closing party of St. Tropez’ season. What a way to go out, too, as yachts from all over the world gather in St. Tropez from September 22 to October 2. And you know that boat people and party people are synonymous. So if you’re looking for a good time filled with events, parties, dinners, and debauchery, Les…

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The Park Hyatt Milan Reopens

If you’ve ever wondered when the perfect time is for a weekend in Milan, the answer is anytime. Milan is a year-round city where there’s always something cool going on. Good restaurants with top food. Pretty streets for a stroll. And now the Park Hyatt has returned, after a full-on renovation. Located in the heart of Milano, the five-star Park Hyatt hotel is nothing short of iconic. It’s housed guests like Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama. Now, after two years…

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La Zambra, Costa del Sol

We really dig a hotel that calls itself a “rebel retreat.’ Located on the Costa del Sol, newly opened La Zambra is a design hotel with a bohemian vibe. Its décor would fit right into Tulum, but instead it’s located between Marbella and Malaga, in the space of the former den of debauchery, the Hôtel Byblos. And, the transformation is exciting. Overview Though the property was originally home to the hedonistic, La Zambra has been completely refurbished under the Hyatt…

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A New Boutique Hotel in Rome

We love the Grande Dame hotels that impress you from the moment you arrive. But we also like the hidden gems: The boutique hotels that give you the perfect combination of luxe rooms, personalized service, and a place that feels like home. Now, there’s a brand-new hotel in that category, and it’s in Rome — where cool, quaint spaces are on the rise. Just a coin toss from the Baroque Trevi Fountain, Umilta 36 is a sparkling new hotel paying…

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Passalacqua: A New Lake Como Hotel

What happens when what’s arguably the most luxurious hotel in Italy’s Lake Como opens a sister property? High expectations, for sure. Passalacqua is the sibling of the famed Grand Hotel Tremezzo and, by all accounts so far, she’s the Pippa to Kate Middleton. Here’s a look at the buzziest opening this year on the Lake. Overview Once a historic private villa built in 1787 by the Odescalchi family of Como, Passalacqua certainly isn’t new. It’s been around awhile and has…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Villa Treville Positano

Everyone knows that Il San Pietro is exquisite. And Le Sirenuse offers some of the best meals you’ll taste in all of the Amalfi. But, surprisingly, it’s still insider knowledge that Positano’s Villa Treville is the place to stay on the Amalfi Coast. Here’s a look at the hotel. Overview If the Amalfi Coast isn’t already on your list of life goals, it’s time to add it. There is nothing like the views here, and Positano, while touristy, is iconic.…

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A Villa Fit for a CIA Agent – Finca Pascualete

Sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. About an hour and a half outside of Madrid is one of the world’s most exclusive and unique places to stay. It’s the family estate of a NYC model turned CIA agent, who fell in love with a Spanish count around the time of World War II. Yes, Aline Quintanilla, nee Griffith, defined trailblazer and is #goals for how to live a big, full, exceptional life. And we have the inside track for…

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The Review: Le Train Bleu

When you think of classic Paris, do singing waiters, frescoed ceilings depicting war and love, and ornate gold gilding come to mind? If so, Le Train Bleu has you covered on all accounts. What makes it even more unique is that it’s located in the Gare de Lyon train station — the ideal place for hellos, goodbyes, and feeling like your life has suddenly transformed into a romantic movie. What else makes Le Train Bleu completely irresistible, even by Parisian…

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A Georgian Food and Wine Trip

Sometimes our purpose is to make sure you’re ready for that Jeopardy Daily Double: The French set the standard for winemaking around the world, sure. But France wasn’t the first place where wine was cultivated. That distinction goes to Georgia (the country, and we don’t mean peach country). Here’s a knockout itinerary for the Georgian food and wine scene. Georgia the Country, Not the Peaches The country of Georgia is firmly among the top five in the world for hospitality.…

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