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Reese Witherspoon

Reese has an Oscar. She sold her company to Blackstone. And by all accounts, she’s Super Mom to kids who turned out more than all right. Clearly, some people are good at everything, and Reese is firmly on that list. But, this woman needs a vacation, stat. This is where to find Reese when she’s not out there dominating the world. Los Cabos Hotel: Hacienda Beach Club & Residences Cabo is one of the the places where Reese Witherspoon vacations…

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New York City

I Sodi’s New Location

It’s a hustle to make it in the NYC food scene as an independent restaurant owner, especially when you’re not backed by the majors like MSG and Danny Meyer. But that’s exactly what Rita Sodi and Jody Williams have done with their mini-empire of restaurants. This is an ode to one of their best, if only for that million-layer lasagna. Atmosphere All due respect to the restaurants that have graced the corner Bleeker street location, but finally there’s a spot…

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Destinations

She’s in Charge

It’s both a day, this March 8th, and a month, when we have a chance to celebrate the contributions of women in this world. So, this is our shot at Galavante to recognize the women trailblazers who are making their mark on travel. Whether it’s the hotel manager of the Hotel du Cap, the owners of the Palazzo Avino, or the mother-daughter duo who founded COMO Hotels, these women are responsible for the extraordinary experiences that enrich our lives. It’s…

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GITW Foundation

Charity Auction for GITW

You know at Galavante’s 501c3 Foundation, part of our mission is to support education and women’s rights. Since the start, we put our money where our mouth is. We have directly provided Afghan women, who otherwise would have no rights to learn, work or even go outside alone, opportunities pursue their dreams at schools like HEC and Georgetown. This is your chance to be part of it, with a trip to Aspen or a piece of art by RHONY star…

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Founder's Note

The Future is Female

I remember the days when I worked with the women weavers in Rwanda where weaving ended up taking only a fraction of the day. At 7 AM, we fetched water for the village, then farmed and harvested the crops. We then returned home, fed the animals, and cooked the meals. Only after 6 hours of backbreaking work did we start to weave. What women do to make it happen for their families will never cease to amaze me. It is…

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Reviews

Amanpulo

All this talk of beautiful places, remote islands, lifetime diving spots, and all-around good life, made us reminisce about Amanpulo. Set on Pamalican Island, we’ll give you the Jeopardy Daily Double if you know what country we’re talking about. This is a look at Amanpulo, one of those cool places you didn’t know you needed in your life. Atmosphere From Manila, you leave the chaos of the city and arrive at an oasis of the airport to take your private…

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Destinations

The Diver’s Bucket List

There are some sports that you can be borderline obsessed with. Scuba diving is on that list, as it’s as good of a reason as any to traverse the world. With diving, however, you can find yourself in some pretty interesting spots. From most islands around the world, with Hall of Fame luxury hotels, to places that are downright sketchy, diving will take you places. The only guarantee is that they’re all going to be beauties of spots and places…

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Pisar Island at Truk Lagoon in Chuuk State of Micronesia

Best Of The Best

Top Hotels in the Seychelles

Some places are overhyped. The Seychelles is not one of them, especially if you consider yourself a world traveler. Off the coast of Africa, only those who like stunning remote beaches and unspoiled island life need apply. If this is you, or if you just need a few more goals, here are our favorite top hotels in the Seychelles for the trip of a lifetime. Six Senses Zil Pasyon – Félicité Island Six Senses Zil Pasyon is a hotel…

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FOOD

Thai Shrimp in Green Curry

There’s something about the heat of the spices, the creaminess of the coconut milk, and the sweetness of the peppers, that makes a green curry way too good. What may surprise you is that you don’t need to order in to get a dish you would have to travel halfway around the world for. Almost anyone can make this recipe for shrimp and green curry. Thai Shrimp in Green Curry If hot and spicy is the way you like it,…

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Green Curry with Shrimo and Rice Noodles Thai Cuisine. Kang Keaw Wan Selective Focus

The Special

A Guide to Dominica

If you’ve been to almost every island in the Caribbean, chances are it’s Dominica that’s missing from your list. There’s a good reason for that too, and that’s it’s darned complicated to get there if you live anywhere but Miami. And even from Miami, it isn’t easy-breezy either. Is it worth it? With our guide to Dominica, you can be the judge. Where to Stay The beauty of the island of Dominica is that it’s not overrun with development. There…

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