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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

Trevor Noah on Vacation

Sometimes we feature celebs because they give us #yachtgoals. Sometimes it’s because they know how to do it up big on vacation. In this case, Trevor Noah is just darned cool. So we’ll have what he’s having on vacation. Here are five spots where you can see the world like Trevor Noah on vacation. Singita Resort, South Africa One would assume that a born-and-bred South African knows where to go when it comes to vacationing there. Trevor Noah hasn’t let…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Your Bucket List Trip — Egypt

Some trips will change you, give you a greater understanding of the world. They can make you realize how small and insignificant your life is when you view it in the context of thousands of years of civilization. Egypt forces that kind of contemplation on you. Of course, the country has history. It has architectural marvels. It has luxury that is at the top of what you can experience in travel. But it also has soul that can’t be described.…

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Hotel Reviews

An Unconventional Luxury Hotel in Egypt

Rachel Singh, Writer Imagine rough luxury. By that, we mean a grand hotel but with none of the usual comforts. There’s no front desk, no butler, no marble bathroom, no fluffy bathrobe, no food menu and no room service. There’s not even a room key. Then go one step further: no electricity, hence no TV, phone charging, or even air conditioning. And yes, there’s no WiFi so you can forget about checking email or Instagram. This may not sound like…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Top Hotel Penthouses

Whoever said it was lonely at the top has not stayed in one of these penthouses. These abodes define showstopper, from the moment you walk in the door. One even has a DJ booth that’s begging you to throw a party. As for the art, well, let’s just say that some of it is priceless. Yes, there are the usual suspects that show up on the most expensive list, but with your level of taste, you wouldn’t stay in those…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Sirai: The Most Beautiful Hotel in the World

If you consider yourself a world traveler, here’s a place that’s totally off-grid. By all accounts, it’s the most beautiful hotel in the world. Sometimes, luxury hotel means spot-on amenities and rich interior design. Other times, the hotel doesn’t have to do much because the surroundings are so stunning. Even for the best-traveled, one can’t help but feel transformed when in this place, which happens to be the Sirai hotels in Kenya. This is as off-grid and exotic as it…

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Travel Buzz

The Reopening of andBeyond’s Phinda Mountain Lodge

When the first property of the conservation-led travel company andBeyond opened back in 1991, it was difficult to imagine that it could get any better. And yet, the flagship lodge in South Africa, the Phinda Mountain Lodge has just reopened after a long-awaited top-to-bottom redesign, and it’s an even more elevated level of luxury and beauty. The added touches such as an interactive dining experience, the infinite edge swimming pool, and the gym are merely the tip of the iceberg.…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Cape Town

Ellerman House Why we like it: This hotel is one-of-a-kind. Not because it has the biggest rooms, or the most lavish chandeliers, but because of the familial feel from the moment you walk in. There are only thirteen individually-styled bedrooms, and two private villas. Here, even some of the most hardened Wall Street folk walk in to feel how lucky they are to be staying in a place like Ellerman House. It’s run like a home (as in, you put…

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Singita Pamushana Lodge

What do you get when you cross what is perhaps the most impressive hotel portfolio in the world with one of the most unspoiled places to safari in Africa? You get the Singita Pamushana Lodge. It’s remote and off-grid – so travelers who have graduated to the ‘expert’ category, this spot should be on your radar. Located high up on a sandstone ridge, the Singita Pamushana Lodge consists of eight elegant suites (each one comes with a private plunge pool),…

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Villa L’Amandier Hotel Arrives

L’Amandier in Morocco, is an intimate boutique hotel and luxury villa complex. It is located in the foothills of Atlas Mountains so it is a short one-hour drive from the heart of Marrakesh. The nearest international airport is also one hour away. L’Amandier Overview It does not matter how many destinations you have visited, Morocco remains one of the world’s most exotic destinations. One of the best spots in this beautiful country is the tranquil Ouirgane Valley where Villa L’Amandier…

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