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The New Maybourne Riviera

We love the Connaught. We adore Claridge’s. And now, this hotel group is crossing the channel, and odds are the Maybourne Group is going to crush it in the French Riviera. Their new hotel in the oh-so-French town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin opens this summer, and we have the details. A New Sister, Just Like Archie The Maybourne Riviera is the newest hotel to join its sister properties in London and Los Angeles. The hotel is set to arrive mid-2021, just in…

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Celebrity Travel

Villa d’Este – Where Hollywood Gets Married

We have to say, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are one of our favorite Hollywood couples. Probably because they seem so not Hollywood; more like old friends from college. Make no mistake though, this is a powerhouse duo, with a marriage that is #couplesgoals. So let’s take it back to where it all began — their wedding day on Lake Como at Villa d’Este. The Hotel: Villa d’Este, Italy The Details Located in the town of Cernobbio, Villa d’Este is…

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Hotels on the Radar – Villa La Coste

We have the hotel to add to your South of France circuit. Forget toile and flower-printed curtains (they have their time and place, of course). This is a modern architectural feat, in the heart of the countryside of Provence. Maybe that’s what makes it so unexpected. Or maybe, it’s just spectacular, from the art to the food to the views. Villa La Coste is one for the radar. The Vineyard If the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve had…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 7 Best Hotels in Italy

Making the list of best Italian hotels was like picking the favorite among your children. Then broadcasting it to everyone you know. There are few countries that have a greater concentration of extraordinary places to stay than Italy. We can seriously count those countries on one hand. Here are seven of the best places to put on your list for right now, or for the fall. After all, Italy is always a good idea. Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli Location:…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Deplar Farm – You’re Dreaming of a White Christmas

Hotel: Deplar Farm It’s official: Travel is back. After a year of lockdown, we are all apparently on a mission to get back out in the world. Believe it or not, in a very short window of time, we’ll be shut out of holiday travel if plans are not made soon. Yes, as in December, when it’s not even summer yet. As a public service, we’ll be running this series of places to think about for the holidays. Deplar Farm…

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Celebrity Travel

Where Celebrities Vacation in France

If you’re wondering where do celebrities stay in Paris or France then this article is for you. I don’t know about you but we’re ready to open up US Weekly and see celebs on their Paris or French vacation rather than taking out the garbage. We won’t have to wait long, as we have a feeling everyone will be on a travel tear this summer. At the following popular locations in France you’re more likely than not to see celebrities…

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Destinations, Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The 6 Best Four Seasons in the World

The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts portfolio sets the bar for travel, and was the leader in establishing a new standard for luxury travel. The chances are good, that when you stay at a Four Seasons hotel, it will be a home run experience. But to choose the best Four Seasons in the world, well, that’s like picking favorites amongst your children. That’s where Galavante Founder Christine comes in though, as she has stayed in more than 80 Four Seasons Hotels around…

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hotel interior with painted ceilings, dangling chandeliers, palm plants and sofas, best four Seasons in the world

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Top Hotel Rooms With a View

Joelle Mentis, Writer Sometimes, life is about 1,000 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. And big fluffy bathrobes. Extra bonus points when they’re in a plush hotel room with a view. Because some days you’re feeling the Pacific Ocean vibe, and others, you’re in an Eiffel Tower frame of mind. No matter your mood, there’s a view for that. And these are eight hotels with the most beautiful views in the world. The Mandarin Oriental New York Location: New York, NY View:…

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The Latest News on France

We’re squeezing this one in last minute, similar to the last-minute closure of the French borders at the end of January. We were hoping not to have to run this article, but alas, here we are, and the French borders, including those of the territories, are still closed. Yes, we were missing France like crazy and had come to terms with the fact that our afternoons at Hotel Costes would have to wait just a little longer. But territories, like…

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Things You’ll Love

What to Watch on Netflix This Week: Emily in Paris

We might be a little bit late to the party, but it’s never too late to join Emily in Paris. That’s because the Netflix show starring Lily Collins, which has been referred to as a warm hug for your brain cells, might just be exactly the thing you need right now, i.e., total escapism. The show follows Collins as she trots along cobblestone streets in stilettos, working at a new marketing job for a prestigious company in Paris. She isn’t…

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