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(credit: AlUla) In our third installment of the most anticipated luxury property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Africa and the Middle East for 2024. Dar Tantora – Scheduled to open January 2024  In historic AlUla Old Town, Dar Tantora is named after AlUla’s famous sundial. Created from

Photo courtesy of Secret London Who can resist the thrill of London’s during the holidays? With its festive season in full swing, the capital city has transformed into a winter wonderland — cloaked in dazzling lights and warmed by a uniquely British Christmas cheer. However you prefer to celebrate the holiday season, you can experience

(credit: Soneva) In our fourth installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Asia and Australia for 2024. Soneva Secret – Scheduled to open January 2024 Located in the sparkling waters of the Maldives’ Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Soneva Secret will present 14 overwater and island

(credit: St. Regis Cap Cana) Dec. 15th, 2023 In our second installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Mexico & the Caribbean for 2024. SHA Mexico – Scheduled to open January 2024 Clinical wellness leader SHA Wellness Clinic will be opening their second

(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid) Housed in the original Banco Hispano Americano headquarters building, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid faces the Plaza Canalejas and forms the main entrance to Galería Canalejas. When entering the property, you walk through the dramatic El Patio, a landmark that has been familiar to Madrileños for more than 100 years. Along

(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City) Featuring 200 guest rooms and 40 suites, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is just steps from the busy grand boulevard of Paseo de la Reforma. Set around a verdant inner courtyard with tropical fruit trees, the hacienda-style hotel lets guests escape from the hectic urban hustle of Mexico’s vibrant

All Images credit MacArthur Place They come to this region in droves and with good reason. This sun-drenched hamlet is the ideal escape from the manic pace of San Franciso and Silicon Valley or for those from around the world who love good wine. Here they find an ideal base to explore all that this

Photo courtesy of Fairmont San Francisco “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” Andy Williams sang it in 1963, and it still holds true today. One of the things that makes the holiday season so wonderful is how the ordinary gets transformed with lights and decorations, giving everything a magical feel. But more than

Images credit Visit Tochigi Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture offers an unforgettable travel experience from its gorgeous nature with sublime lakes and waterfalls to its rich culture and historical landmarks. Three of its most alluring destinations, Nikko, Oku-Nikko, and Utsunomiya, are connected by the water that flows from its mountains through rivers and underground to resurface again in

Dec. 12th, 2023 Situated within the heart of Africa’s untamed landscapes, Ker & Downey® Africa has established itself as an emblem of luxury, reimagining the art of safari experiences. Recently selected as the winner of a Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Safari Tour Operator in South Africa, 2023, this distinguished company continues to carve

Images courtesy of Sani Resort In Greece, breathtaking landscapes are guaranteed. When dreaming of the ultimate Greek getaway, clients may find themselves picturing pristine coastlines, lush pine forests and sparkling lagoons – and, at Sani Resort, they can enjoy all three. Nestled within 1,000 acres of ecological reserve in Halkidiki, Sani Resort lays between sprawling

All Images credit Visit Tochigi Japan is a fascinating destination with so much to offer the intrepid traveler. Beyond its popular and well-trodden destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, lies a rich county with many other equally exciting destinations to discover. A short train ride away from Tokyo lies the Tochigi Prefecture, a region

Kellie Speed There is no better way to kick off winter than with a trip up north to New Hampshire. Whether you are looking to enjoy that first snowfall of the season in style or seeking a quintessential New England getaway, there’s one White Mountains resort that offers the perfect escape. Located in Whitefield, NH,

Columbia Hillen While located along one of Bucharest’s biggest boulevards, the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel is, in fact, a luxury resort in the heart of the Romanian capital city.  Behind its multi-storey facade in a spacious area surrounded by buildings is a multi-faceted property including an outdoor swimming pool, with a large jacuzzi, two long

While Lower Manhattan teems with tourists exploring everything from Trinity Church to South Street Seaport, the region is not necessarily known as “hospitality central.” That title typically is awarded to Midtown (think Rockefeller Center and Times Square), or to the Upper West and East Sides, adjacent to stellar Central Park. Yet the sheer number of

(credit: Elastic Architects X Brown Hotels) In our first installment of the most anticipated luxury property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Europe for 2024. Brown Glow – Scheduled to open Q1 of 2024 In the historic center of Athens on Lycourgous street, Brown Glow will consist of

Photo by Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort On a small island in the South Pacific, not too far from Sydney and not nearly as far as one would think from San Francisco or Los Angeles, lies a paradise on earth known as the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort. To get there most visitors from the United States need to

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Set at the edge of a 150-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point has it all – from a luxurious spa and ocean view rooms and suites to destination restaurants and a surfing butler. There’s no place like home for the holidays, but the five-star hotel has