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Top Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean + Mexico

The best gift you can give your kids isn’t Thomas the Train. Or, even that Bentley electric car (though the Continental convertible is pretty cool). Instead, it’s quality time together, preferably with lots of sunshine and a beautiful beach. These are the top family-friendly resorts to put on the list for this winter season. The Resort: Four Seasons Nevis Location: Nevis, West Indies Overview The setup of the Four Seasons Nevis on a Robert Trent Jones championship golf course set…

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Destinations

The Travel Shop: ANI Resorts

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again –where do you go after staying at Aman? The answer is Ani Resorts, which is made up of a team of Aman refugees who are rocking their craft at this new-ish portfolio of hotels. At first glance Ani, may look like private villas, but then you realize that they’re big, or bigger, and have all the bells and whistles of a full-scale resort. In fact, to call them a villa is…

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Destinations

Top Luxury Hotels in Panama

When a country has a slew of luxury hotels that take the experience to the next level, you know it has something good to offer. But when you hear Panama you think of canals and guerrilla warfare, and scratch your head as to why this is where you need to be. Well, we have the luxe abodes and the reasons this could be your next vacay. These are the best hotels in Panama, which has become a luxury destination. The…

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Best Of The Best

Best Hotels to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Besides the Super Bowl, there is nothing equally as Americana in experience as the Thanksgiving holiday. Sometimes though you want to simplify your holiday celebration, and let someone else do the work. Not just the cooking either, but the hosting of relatives, clean up and entertainment too. Your house is nice and all, but there’s something to be said for a full-service spa. Activities to entertain the kids are run by someone else. And a little luxury to kick off…

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Most Beautiful Islands in the World

A little island time is always a good idea. And right about now you’re mapping out your weekend escapes, so we have more than a few places to add to your goals list. But not all islands are one-size-fits-all. Whether you want to be one with nature, immerse yourself in utter luxury, or just want to dance on a table, we have an island for that. The Island: Malaysia’s Desaru Coast Location Off the coast of Malaysia, you’ll find one…

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Destinations

Top Hotel Golf Courses

Golf enthusiasts are kind of in their own club. We won’t say a cult, but once golf starts running through your veins from now until the fall, we know what you’re doing on the weekends. By popular request, we have your list of the top golf hotels around the world. Because golf is just as good of an excuse as any, to head to Ireland. Or Scotland. Or just stay close to home at a classic, that’s pretty much the…

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Destinations

Where to be Now – Cuba

Cuba may just be at the most ideal fulcrum point, where the underdeveloped charm and the arrival of boutique luxury hotels and cool restaurants meet. This means that before Starbucks arrives, the time is now to visit Cuba. That is if you’re into experiencing the authenticity that makes the country so special. There’s a music scene to experience, history to learn, art to see, and salsa to be danced. Maybe a Cuban cigar or two, because after all, when in…

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Luxury Hotels in Cuba

The Hotels As part of the criteria to support locals, the hotels that are generally available to Americans are small boutique properties. There is a list of prohibited places that Americans cannot stay, which are considered government-sponsored. We’ll include one of them below, because if you’re from the UK, for example, you won’t have the same limitation. Our list are the luxury hotels in Cuba, that are perfect for groups of friends and family. We have a separate list of…

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Reviews

The Best of Cuba Restaurants

This moment in time is a renaissance for Cuba, now that the country has fully reopened for tourism. The hotels in Cuba, top restaurants, music and art scene gives you a chance to see the Cuban hospitality shine, while providing a comfortable level on the luxury scale. The food in particular may not currently earn a Michelin-star, but it’s made with love. The availability of fresh seafood and the inventiveness of the Cuban people shine through in the restaurant scene.…

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Where to Eat in Guatemala

Travel is something that does not cease to amaze me. I’ve been to over 130 countries. I often think I know what to expect when I explore a new place, and actually 9/10 my gut is right. However, every once in a while a place pops up that defies my preconceived notions and surprises me. Guatemala is officially on my list of pleasant surprises. I would go as far as to say that it’s on my list of top places…

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