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The Mountains You Need to Know

You know the Rockies, because Aspen is on the annual ski circuit list. And of course you know Chamonix, St. Mo, and Courchevel, in the French and Swiss Alps. But there’s a mountain range you need to add to the list. With its majestic red rocks and charming former Olympic village, think of Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo as the insider mountain. It’s such a hot spot that fashion houses like Prada often preview their lines here first, before they go to…

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Miramonti Boutique Hotel

Italy in the Mountains A photo can speak a thousand words, and in this case, pictures may be enough to inspire your next mountain vacation. The Miramonti Boutique Hotel is located in the off-the-grid town of Merano in Northern Italy. You can think of it as the mountain hotel for all seasons, all year round. Here’s the preview. The Overview Go once, and the Miramonti Boutique hotel will have you itching for a second or third trip to Italy. The…

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Celebrity Travel

The Most Well-Traveled Celeb

If there’s one guy in Hollywood you want to bro down with, it may just be Denzel Washington. He seems so down to earth, like a normal dude — but of course, much cooler. If you had your shot at talking to Denzel, you might want to ask where he likes to travel. He’s got good recommendations, as he’s one of the most well-traveled celebs out there. The Hotel: Il San Pietro di Positano The Destination: Positano, Italy Of course,…

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Celebrity Travel

Vacation Like Chris Evans

Before he was Captain America, we really liked him in The Nanny Diaries. Like, yes, we’ll run away with you to the Hamptons for the summer, no need to ask twice. But other than the Hamptons, these are three places where you might have spotted Chris Evans on vacation. The last destination proves that celebs — well, they are just like us. Here are three places where you can catch Chris Evans around the world. The Destination: Lisbon, Portugal The…

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Best Of The Best

The Best Chocolate in Florence

There’s something quintessentially Italian about adding a little bit of sweetness and indulgence to your day. The Florentines are masters at many things, and chocolate is is one of them. To find the best chocolate in Florence, the key is hitting the spots where bakers and chocolatiers know a little something about the art of balance. Perfecting the delicate equilibrium between textures and flavors is no easy feat, but these chocolate masters have managed to do just that. The Chocolate:…

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Beauty & Wellness

A Luxury Wellness Retreat

For a place that is about hardcore medical treatments and integrative medicine, it sure is pretty. Pretty stunning, that is; the Spanish location of SHA Wellness is set right on the Mediterranean Sea. With programs that start at seven days, this is more than a surface-level detox. This luxury wellness retreat is all about a brand new you. It’s the perfect way to end a trip to Spain, after you indulge in culture and food in Madrid, and the summertime…

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The EDITION Reykjavik

If you’ve ever been to Iceland, you know it left much to be desired in terms of hotels. In fact, if there was a city whose sky-high prices had an inverse relationship to quality, Reykjavík was it. Until now, maybe, because the EDITION has landed — a luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Here’s the preview that may just inspire a trip. The Details: Just outside of Old Harbor Port, the 253-room Reykjavík luxury hotel is well within the city center. But…

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A Stunner of a Hotel in Greece

White Coast Pool Suites Mila Grgas, Writer We know you like beautiful pictures. We do too. So here’s your dose of wanderlust this week, even if it’s just to surf the hotel website for a few. You may know Milos as the Greek restaurant with those addictive zucchini chips. But the real Milos is an island in Greece. Yes, of course there’s also Mykonos and Santorini. Plus Crete, Paros and Antiparos — all fantastic places to visit over the summer…

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Hotel Reviews

The Review: Rosewood Villa Magna

You know a city is hot when multiple major luxury hotels open up shop. That’s the case with Madrid, where the likes of the Four Seasons, the Mandarin Oriental, and the Rosewood have arrived. The latter is especially notable, making a great destination even more compelling. But does the classic Villa Magna, now under the Rosewood portfolio, make the list of best hotels in Madrid? Here’s the review. Overview Villa Magna is an iconic palace from the 19th century whose…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Trending Now: Finnish Lapland

Rachel Singh, Writer There are some go-to spots this winter, and Finnish Lapland is at the top of that list. Finnish Lapland is a destination that includes encounters with reindeers and huskies, ice-fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. In other words, it’s the ultimate winter wonderland to get hygge with it. Besides your chance to embrace the winter outdoors, the main draw of this remote region is chasing the Aurora Borealis. After all, the Northern Lights is one of those…

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