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Maybourne Riviera: A First Look at the Hotel

You love Claridge’s for afternoon tea. You never visit London without a few drinks at the Connaught Bar (where you like your martinis stirred, not shaken). And you know that The Berkeley is the place to stay in Knightsbridge if you’re looking for a combo of chic rooms, location, service, and a nightly nut that won’t require a credit-limit increase. So when the Maybourne group, which is the mother of these iconic hotels, opens one in the French Riviera, it’s…

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First Look at Nobu Santorini

What happens when you combine Japan and Greece? You get the new Nobu Santorini, which brings modern design to a classic destination. With 25 suites with views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea, Nobu is a serene white oasis. It may just be the best property in the Nobu portfolio. Here’s the first look. The Details: Located 20 minutes from the Santorini airport, the 26th Nobu Hotel, Nobu Santorini, will be another over-the-top, luxurious addition to the collection. Whitewashed…

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Your Guide to Where to Stay in Florence

Oh Italy, we really, really missed you. Summers were not the same, when we couldn’t wander through quaint villages gelato in hand. We pined for vacation days punctuated by pasta and a bottle of Brunello. Well, Italy is back, and it’s better than ever. One of the best year-round cities, but especially prime during the summer, is Florence. So this is your guide to where to stay in Florence. Some of these, are as much of draw, as the Duomo…

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The Rosewood Vienna Preview

One of the most underrated cities, both during the summer and year-round, is Vienna. And now there’s another reason to visit the Imperial City. The Rosewood Vienna is opening its doors, and it’s gunning hard to be the top hotel in town. Here’s the preview of one of the best places to travel this summer. Opening August 2022 This August 1, on the Petersplatz in old Vienna, the fifth European hotel in the Rosewood collection is set to open. The…

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Hippie Fish Review

Hippie Fish, despite being renovated, is one of the oldest modern eateries on Mykonos. It dates back to the 1960s, so it must be doing something right to have kept its doors open. If you’re looking for a restaurant in Mykonos with sea views, fresh fish, and a chic-chill vibe, Hippie Fish ought to end up on your list. But what is the dining experience really like? Here’s the review. Overview Hippie Fish is an open-air restaurant in Mykonos on…

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The Best Pasta in Florence

From a culinary point of view, Italy means pasta. And lots of it, please. When you visit Florence, odds are that you’ll want to know what spots are serving up the best of Nonna’s recipes. The Renaissance city is most famously known for its Florentine steak. Still, its pasta scene is a must-try. It’s even better when you add truffles, whether they’re the summer variety or the famed Alba when in season. This is your guide on where to find…

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New Hotels on Our Radar

Summer trips are the gateway drug to serious travel year-round. And what better excuse to spring for a mid-year escape than luxury hotel openings around the globe? These are new hotels kicking off later this year — all worthy of a visit. So get ready to book that trip to England, France, and places much further afield. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair Where: Mayfair London Opening Date: This Winter The Mandarin Oriental is opening its second location in London this year, joining…

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Sublime Comporta in Portugal: A Preview

Imagine a place so sublime that it’s called Sublime. This is where time is frozen, in an area called Comporta in Portugal, an hour south of Lisbon. This beachside oasis has been likened to the Hamptons in the 1970s, but more magical. Comporta is an off-the-grid gem of umbrella pine and cork trees, wild sand dunes, rice fields, and easily 40 miles of pristine, white-sand beaches. It’s also where some of the biggest A-List celebrities have been vacationing for years,…

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The Mallorca Travel Guide

You like to march to the beat of your own drum. You don’t follow the most traveled road on the map, preferring to forge your own path. Of course that doesn’t mean you’ll compromise on experience, food, or some beautiful-people-watching along the way. So here you find yourself at the precipice of summer, and you want to make some solid plans. That’s why it’s time to consider Mallorca. Low-key glamour, authentic towns, excellent food, and scenery that rivals any place…

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Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eden Rome

What can we say? We’re in an Italian state of mind, and Italy is one of the hottest destinations of the summer. Bella Roma is always a good idea, if only to stop by the local tailor for that custom shirt, and have a few bites at Dal Bolognese. Now you can include Hotel Eden on the list of reasons to visit. This way for the review of this great luxury hotel in Rome. Overview First, let’s say that there’s…

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