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Six Senses Uluwatu

Good for: Families, solo travelers, singles, groups of friends, celebrations, even for honeymoons. There’s something for everyone. When to go: Bali is a tropical destination, which means that all seasons are great for diving, hiking, watersports, and fishing. From April to September the weather is dry and sunny. The rainy season starts from October to March – which doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go then. Just be warned. Stay for: 4-5 days, because you really want to entrench in exploring the…

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Last-Minute Winter Holiday Trips

When Christmastime rolls around, to some this means it’s time to do your shopping, to some it’s time to stay snuggled up at home with a glass of mulled wine, and to some, it means it’s time to plan the most amazing vacation of the year. And although we can’t really help with the first two, we can certainly volunteer our two cents on the latter. Here are our top five locations for this winter holiday trips. Tetiaroa in French…

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Luxury Hotel in Istanbul: Six Senses’ Latest Addition

Six Senses Resorts are where wellness meets hospitality and barefoot luxury. But now that they’re opening a location in Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, they may need to add to their slogan. The new property combines the powerhouse of luxury hotel service with the monumentally historic significance of Istanbul. So with the addition of the Six Senses Kocatas Mansions, you may have to add where “history meets hospitality”. Welcome to the new Six Senses Istanbul. What’s Old is New The Six Senses Istanbul…

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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Experience

Abu Dhabi is synonymous with over-the-top luxury. And you think you know luxury, but then you meet the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It goes beyond the boundaries of VIP. The Formula One race is the highest class of single-seater auto racing, and has been since 1950. It’s pretty much the holy grail event for anyone remotely interested in cars. This year, the Grand Prix will be taking place from Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Yas Marina Circuit, on the beautiful Yas…

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Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Manila

The Peninsula Manila Why we like it: When we’re on our way to the Amanpulo and need a place to post up overnight, The Peninsula Manila does not disappoint. In Manila, it is the most classic, luxury place to stay. For locals, it’s one of the centers of social life in the country. Location, Location, Location The hotel is conveniently located in Makati, minutes away from the Salcedo Saturday Market, in close proximity to all the major shopping malls. You’re…

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Six Senses Krabey Island

Six Senses Krabey Island What do you get when you take a private island, mix it with an authentic, unspoiled culture, and add the best luxury hotel provider on the planet? You get Six Senses Krabey Island. The Rooms As you would expect from a Six Senses property, Krabey Island’s rooms are spectacular. Totally high tech, up-to-date, and quintessentially luxurious. Private plunge pools, beachside views, and the most comfortable mattresses you’ve ever slept on because, after all, sleeping is wellness…

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Six Senses Krabey Island: The Ultimate Wellness Experience

What do you get when you take a private island, mix it with an authentic, unspoiled culture, and add the best luxury hotel provider on the planet? You get Six Senses Krabey Island. The Rooms As you would expect from a Six Senses property, Krabey Island’s rooms are spectacular. In signature Six Senses Style, they are totally high tech, up-to-date, and quintessentially luxurious. Private plunge pools, beachside views, and the most comfortable mattresses you’ve ever slept on because, after all,…

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Where to Stay in Cambodia

The Rosewood Phnom Penh Why we recommend it: Although Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world, the opening of the Rosewood Phnom Penh makes a bold statement that Cambodia is serious about becoming the new Hong Kong. A skyscraper and the tallest building in the city (at least for now), the Rosewood is a symbol of both the government’s commitment to creating industry as well as the foresight of the Rosewood group that Cambodia has potential to…

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Celebrity Travel

Soneva Jani: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Honeymoon

The Hotel: Soneva Jani, Maldives What do you get when you bring your ex-husband, your children and your new husband to one of the most exclusive resorts in the Maldives? You get Gwyneth Paltrow’s honeymoon at Soneva Jani, set smack-dab in the Indian Ocean in over-the hut villas. Who Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Victoria and David Beckham are regulars at Soneva Fushi, Jani’s sister resort – which is also where Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas took spent their honeymoon.…

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Aman Kyoto Opening in November 2019

With the addition of the Aman Kyoto to the Aman portfolio, Japan has reached an ultimate Aman trifecta. Following the Aman Tokyo (which opened late 2014) and Amanemu (2016), now opening on November 1, 2019 is the third Aman property in Japan: Aman Kyoto. Overview Hidden in a once-forsaken Japanese garden, right by the world-famous Zen Buddhist Kinkaku-ji Temple, the 24-room resort is designed with the motifs of ancient Japanese traditional inns (ryokan) and local hot springs (onsen). Spread over…

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