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Where To Get Out of Dodge

If you’re vibing like Dagny Taggart and looking for your own Galt’s Gulch, you have your choices of a few utopic spots around the world. For those who have no idea what we’re talking about, you may want to pick up the light read of Atlas Shrugged. We’ll give you the CliffsNotes, in case the 500+ pages won’t fit into your schedule. The nutshell is: the smartest people in society retreat to a secret town to create their own utopia, and…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Far Flung Resorts

There’s a lot to be said for taking the road less traveled – or in some of these cases, there’s not even a road to take. When you’re stepping on land that so few have touched, that’s what we call rarefied travel. So, hop on your chopper, or trek with your expedition. These are far flung resorts that will make for once-in-a-lifetime trips. The Resort: Southern Ocean Lodge The Location: Kangaroo Island, Australia Get ready to live it up while…

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Travel Buzz

White Lotus Around The World

You’ve heard of jet-setting because you are the jetset. You’re always in the know about what is relevant and worthy of booking a flight. Well, how about set-jetting? Take a moment to let that sink in because it’s a bit of a mindbender. Set jetting translates to travel for the movie-obsessed or, in simpler terms, experiencing the filming location of your favorite cinematography for yourself. Segue to The White Lotus — Season 3 is averaging 12 million viewers per episode.…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

New Hotels on the Radar

This year may just be one of the most epic for hotel openings, so we thought we’d revisit the latest and greatest. Venice is cool again, with a slew of new hotels, and the Golden Age of Rome is back. From Africa to New Zealand to Aspen, just when we felt like we’d been everywhere, there’s a new class of hotels to put on the list. The Hotel: Château de la Commaraine The Location: Burgundy Anticipated Opening: Late 2025 Sometimes,…

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Celebrity Travel

Trevor Noah

South-Africa-born comedian Trevor Noah is a hard one to replace. It’s been two years since his departure, and The Daily Show is still waiting to find a new permanent host. But what’s Trevor been up to since his stint in late night TV? (Well, other than hosting the GRAMMYs, of course.) In a word: travel. And lots of it. Here are some of the locations that Trevor Noah has traveled to over the years. Guanacaste, Costa Rica Trevor and his…

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Beauty & Wellness

Best Hammams

There are two types of showers everyone experiences. There’s the quick ‘I’m clean, what’s next on the agenda?’ type of shower, and there’s the long shower. This one is a more of a deliberate ritual, with grooming, soaking, and exfoliating—the kind that makes you feel reborn. Or, at the very least, like you have it all together. Now, imagine that shower, but on steroids: complemented by good steam, a renowned therapist, and lavish spa products. That is the experience of…

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Travel Buzz

beOnd Airlines Business Class

If you’re going to the Maldives, chances are, you’re not the type who aspires to fly coach. But, when everyone is in that category, it becomes a supply-and-demand thing. So, entering on the supply side is the new BeOnd Airlines business class airline. If you haven’t heard of BeOnd Airlines, it is the world’s first premium leisure airline. In other words, their aircraft are entirely business class, with upgraded amenities, and exclusivity to keep things extra comfortable. We assume you…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Best New Hotels of 2024

First thing’s first. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, a Joyous Kwanza. And last but not least, a Festivus, for the rest of us. Whatever you celebrate – or nothing at all – we wish you good health, happiness and time with your nearest and dearest this holiday season. It’s been a beat — or to be more precise — 19 years, since Hanukkah and Christmas landed on the same day. It’s pretty darned special that people all over the world are celebrating…

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Celebrity Travel

White Lotus Season 3

When you’re too busy to get away but mentally need to tap out, television can transport you to different worlds—especially when the premise of the series you’re binging is vacation. We’re getting closer than ever to the premiere of White Lotus season three, so let’s talk about what you need to know and who’s new on the star-studded cast list. Take notes for your next trip because the hotels are as luxurious as always. Past Seasons The HBO series White…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Most Beautiful Hotels in India

If there’s one destination that may have had more billionaires pass through this year than St. Tropez, it may be India. Something about a $500-million-dollar wedding of one of the wealthiest families in the world was the draw. Notwithstanding those lavish festivities, India is a bucket-list destination itself, with some of the most lavish hotels in the world. And the best part is you don’t need to be a maharaja to stay – just darn close. Hotel: Ananda In The…

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