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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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Travel Buzz

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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Six Senses Crans-Montana Opens

Crans, in the Swiss canton of Valais, is one of the best ski towns in the Alps. It’s a little off the beaten path, but the place is not too isolated given that Geneva is just two hours away by train or car. Soon, a brand new ski-in/ski-out luxury hotel will open its doors here. The Six Senses Crans-Montana is perched almost 5,000 feet above sea level, with views of the Weisshorn peak. It’s best described as majestic. The Details:…

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Hotel Reviews

The Review: The Cheval Blanc, Paris

When LVMH opens up a flagship hotel in Paris, its home town, expectations are high. But in LVMH fashion, the company may have outdone itself. Some hotels put so much into the materials and the construction, sweating all the details, that you know it’s all passion. There’s custom toilet paper here, if you can believe that. Here’s what the Cheval Blanc Paris is really like. Overview The Cheval Blanc Paris opened in late 2021 and instantly became the mothership to…

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Reviews

Gigi Restaurant Paris – The Most Glamorous Restaurant in Paris Now

When in Paris, should you eat Italian? With the arrival of Gigi, the answer may just be yes. This is where to put on your very best and take in the show. The French have never been so chic, and that truffle pasta…. Here’s the scoop on what just may be the most glamorous restaurant in Paris. Overview If you’re a regular in the South of France, Gigi was your new go-to spot in Ramatuelle this past season. That sleepy…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Ski Lodges in the World

Have skis, will travel! As long as there is a luxury hotel, of course. In ski terms, 75% of that equation is full service — no gear schlepping for you. Ski in, ski out, baby. And it’s pretty damn cush to have your boots warmed for that first run, and then to have someone meet you at the end of the day with some Glühwein or a hot toddy. But apart from these creature comforts, there’s the other 25%, which…

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