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Top Wellness Retreats

It was an epic holiday season where there wasn’t a party invitation declined. You rightfully leaned into the good life and celebrated 2023 in style. The good life though has many definitions. The start of the year is the optimal time to plan out your wellness strategy. It could be as easy as getting a trainer at the gym, or working with a nutritionist. There’s no need to go at it alone though when wellness also gives you a reason…

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Top Places to Stay in the Maldives

We all have goals, and whether you realize it or not, you’ve pretty much made it in life. If you step back objectively, you’ve achieved more than 95% of the population. Even better, your family, friends, and relationships are in a happy place. In other words, life is good. So what do you have to look forward to? The answer is a lot, which is the beauty of travel. There’s always a new place to discover and a new experience…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

6 Best Amans in the World

You know a hotel is pretty special when it turns the most demanding people into bona fide junkies. What we mean by that is when Aman builds it, the top of the food chain will come. It doesn’t matter how far-flung either the destination is, and in fact, the more remote, the better. When Aman arrived on the scene over 25 years ago, it indisputably created its own class of luxury. So what, you’re asking, makes Aman so special? Yes,…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024

You’re crushing it at work. The kids are top of their class and in every extracurricular activity known to man. You’re out 4 out of 7 nights a week making it all happen. Life is pretty perfect. Well, even if this total fantasy is not the current state of affairs, we know that your New Year’s Eve plans are probably up in the air. The fact is you’re busy, and there’s been no mind-space to think about where to celebrate…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Travel Shop: ANI Resorts

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again –where do you go after staying at Aman? The answer is Ani Resorts, which is made up of a team of Aman refugees who are rocking their craft at this new-ish portfolio of hotels. At first glance Ani, may look like private villas, but then you realize that they’re big, or bigger, and have all the bells and whistles of a full-scale resort. In fact, to call them a villa is…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

A Hotel to Add to the List – Nihi Sumba

Every once in a while, a hotel comes along that blows everyone’s mind, and becomes the destination. There’s been Luacala in Fiji and the Singita lodges in Africa. Today, there’s Nihi Sumba, a hotel on the remote island of Sumba in Indonesia. First, there are big personalities involved, with legit street cred in luxury and hotels. Second, it seems they are in this for the love of the game, as one can say that Nihi is where they “found” themselves.…

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Most Beautiful Islands in the World

A little island time is always a good idea. And right about now you’re mapping out your weekend escapes, so we have more than a few places to add to your goals list. But not all islands are one-size-fits-all. Whether you want to be one with nature, immerse yourself in utter luxury, or just want to dance on a table, we have an island for that. The Island: Malaysia’s Desaru Coast Location Off the coast of Malaysia, you’ll find one…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Six Luxury Trains Around the World

There was a time when traveling to a destination was as special as the destination itself. Whether by plane or train, the champagne flowed and you were welcomed aboard like a civilized human being. Meals were an exquisite occasion, and your sleeper cars were jewel boxes of luxury to tour the world. In a nutshell, travel was just plain glamorous. Well, you can have that again now, and perhaps better, on these luxury trains around the world. Because why not…

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Destinations with the Most

We know you’ve sat around wondering which city has the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. Or maybe you want to know which city has the most luxurious hotels. Then there’s the fun fodder of the smallest town in the world, and the surprise that it has a 3-star Michelin restaurant. Turns out that when you uncover places that are the most of something in their field, you have yourself quite the travel list. So, without further ado, these are…

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Celebrity Travel

Follow the Band: Taylor Swift

Looks like we’ll have another billionaire (or at least close to it) by the time Taylor Swift completes her Eras tour. Talk about someone who earns it; Taylor doesn’t dial it in by showing up late or leaving early. She performs, torrential rain, snow or shine, literally. She also sings her heart out, for a full three hours, so whatever you’re paying for your tickets, she’s worth it. Here are three upcoming cities on her tour, and where to stay like Taylor. Taylor recently added brand…

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