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All Images Fairmont Sonoma It is one of Wine Country’s most iconic hotels, built a century ago with a history as rich as the nearby gold rush towns located throughout the region.  It is literally a beacon for the well-to-do seeking the good life with a fitting three-story high water tower that sits at the

Pendry Newport Beach. Photo Jill Weinlein Built in 1986 by The Irvine Company, the statuesque Orange County resort has had quite a past. The hotel was once a Four Seasons and later became the Fashion Island Hotel. Located in the city’s most desirable area, it is directly across the street from luxury shopping and International

Photo courtesy of Amazing Evolution Named after an enterprising ornithologist, 1905 Zino’s Palace stands like a pink frosted cream cake on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the southern coast of Madeira.  Surrounded by banana plantations and verdant mountains that rise up steeply, it is an idyllic retreat to while away a few relaxing

Photo by Thompson Austin Austin is not just the capital of Texas, it’s a  city where the spirit of live music mingles with the buzz of tech giants and the laid-back charm of Southern hospitality. In the heart of this cultural blend sits the Thompson Hotel, a haven where modern luxury seamlessly blends with Austin’s

Shaena Engle The Fairmont Empress in Victoria Canada recently unveiled the renovation of its Fairmont Gold Experience, providing guests one of the most luxurious and spacious lounges in all the Fairmont resorts. The makeover includes the addition of 22 new Fairmont Gold guestrooms as well as the transformation of the Fairmont Gold lounge expanding the

Dec. 27th, 2023 They refer to the rest of America as the lower 48. Almost like it’s another country, foreign, and on the other side of the world. And to add to this idea of being so far away and separated in more ways than one, visitors from southern states would even ask if they

(credit: Auberge Resorts) In our fifth and final installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in the USA and Canada for 2024. Bowie House – Scheduled to open January 2024 An imaginative and bold urban retreat from Auberge Resorts, Bowie House will be one

(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