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5 Cool Things to Do in Tuscany

Technically, truffle-hunting is year round. But in Tuscany, now is the best time to dig up those black summer truffles. Not your thing? Then how about a lavish pop-up picnic if you’re up for doing something different with friends? We share five cool things to do in Tuscany this summer. The Activity: Wine Tasting So you’re in Tuscany, and you know you want to book a wine tasting. Now what? With over 200 regional producers, Montalcino should be at the…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Cheval Blanc St. Tropez

You love the Cheval Blanc in St. Barths, in part because no one has a better beach. The Cheval impressed you big time in Paris, where your stay was so good you didn’t want to leave. So chances are, in St. Tropez, Cheval Blanc will become your favorite as well. Here’s a preview of Cheval Blanc St. Tropez — a hotel and destination to put on your list. Overview The recently reopened Cheval Blanc St. Tropez sits in white Terracota…

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The 2022 St. Tropez List

Your hotel is booked. Your bags are packed. And now, you’re ready to get your South of France on this summer. Of course, anywhere you go – the HdC in Antibes, a little Casino Royale in Monte Carlo, or lavender fields as far as the eye can see in Provence – it’s going to be special. There’s a certain level of pure hedonism though, if you’re headed to St. Tropez. Let’s put it this way; it’s impossible not to have…

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The Mykonos List

So, you just re-watched Mamma Mia for the 10th time, and suddenly you have the insatiable urge to visit the picturesque Greek islands. Trust us, been there. If the beach bar and late-night dancing by the ocean are what kicked your wanderlust into high gear, Mykonos should be the next destination on your list. Here are the hottest spots for where to go out on Mykonos. Think of this as your snapshot list to send to the concierge for food,…

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The Best Pizza in Florence

There are some things you need to know when you’re in Italy. Like where to get the leather goods that are renowned as the best the country has to offer. Or where to go for the best aperitivo, and not just after work. And of course, where to get the best pie (as in pizza). Our on-the-ground correspondent reveals the three greatest places to get a slice. Pizzagnolo Overview Pizzagnolo is the best spot for pizza in Florence if you…

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Where to Get Your Wellness On

In the wellness theme, but this time, with all the frills possible, is a place anyone who is into health, should go at least once. Though we can (almost) guarantee that you’ll want to return again and again. If not for their real impact integrative health programs, it’s for you to sit in luxury at a wellness center for a few days. Here’s where to get your wellness on. A Luxury Medical Wellness Center Retreat SHA Wellness is the holistic wellness clinic, that…

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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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