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A Private Club in London Arrives

No city quite does the art of a private club like London. Maybe it’s because everyone speaks in those charming accents. There’s just something uniquely refined and high-brow about the whole scene. And now, The Twenty Two, a new hotel and private club in London, throws its posh hat into the ring. Here’s the first look. The Concept Some things are born with the potential for greatness. You know, like when a rock star and a supermodel have a child.…

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Top Hotels in Madrid

Overview COVID may have cramped your style over the past two years, but this is the summer to travel. And Spain is calling. The capital city of Madrid is more than a gateway to Ibiza and Mallorca. This grande-dame destination is the place to be right now, and the city has the hottest hotel openings to prove it. This is your guide to where to stay in Madrid this summer. (Or fall. Or really all year round.) The Edition The…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Top Art Hotels & Vineyards in the World

There’s a direct correlation between luxury and art, and it’s safe to say that they intersect at these hotels and vineyards around the world. One hotel in particular remains an insider spot, even after a visit from Kanye. And if there’s change burning a hole in your couch cushions, you can drop $100,000 a night to sleep in a suite not only decorated with Damien Hirst’s art, but actually designed by the great artist himself. Priceless works by Picasso, Chagall,…

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Prettiest Gardens Around the World

You know, it’s more than OK to go to a destination just to smell the roses. Or more à propos this time of year: the cherry blossoms. Yes, roses smell lovely, but it’s hard to beat an entire city blanketed in fragrant pink. The season is right upon us, and these are the prettiest gardens in the world to take in the blooms. The Gardens at Versailles Palace of Versailles, France The Palace of Versailles is a must see at…

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The Top Mexican Restaurants in the World

You love to try new foods. You live to travel, and you travel to eat. But there’s a cuisine that goes beyond the taco truck, and for years now, it’s been creating a buzz. That’s Mexican food. Yes, Mexico has some of the world’s most loved dishes. Mexican cuisine is so much more than a good old guacamole, and these restaurants prove it like no one else. This is your list of the top Mexican restaurants in the world. The…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Jake Gyllenhaal

He may be the rumored inspiration for several song lyrics, but Jake Gyllenhaal is more than the guy who broke Taylor Swift’s heart (stand down, Swifties). The guy is one of the best actors in Hollywood, and he has seen the world through movie sets. Here are places to spot Jake Gyllenhaal on vacation, and all of them are absolute bucket-list material. The Destination: Bhutan It doesn’t matter who it was — it’s enough to know that a great girl,…

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The New Mandarin Oriental Villas

This summer jet-setting is back and it’s time to travel like never before to the top destinations in the Mediterranean. There are some sure things in life that are can’t-miss. Like gelato in Italy. Sunshine in the South of France. And now, we can add a guaranteed good time at the new Mandarin Oriental Villas. The Villas are your vacation homes turned private hotel, held to the famous Mandarin Oriental standards. Destinations include Ibiza, Mallorca and the South of France.…

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Destinations, Road Trip

A Retreat in the Cotswolds

If frolicking Jane Austin-style in the Cotswolds is an attractive proposition to you, well, now there’s a hotel for that. Set on a 600-acre Georgian estate, this villa experience is English countryside to a tee (or is that tea?). Private gardens, horseback riding (English versus Western of course) and probably a butler named Jeeves. This villa is where to stay in the Cotswolds. The Estate There’s something about the Cotswolds that’s just so darned English. Maybe it’s the gardens. Maybe…

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Como Le Montrachet, France

A New Hotel in Burgundy You’ve always wanted to learn about French wine, and now there’ll be a hotel worthy of your five-star standards. On our radar is the newest venture by COMO Hotels, a property that expands the COMO concept beyond remote islands. Their new estate in Burgundy gets you up close and personal with some very fine Puligny-Montrachet wines. Puligny-Montrachet For a place that’s known to have some of the best wine, Burgundy has not had many luxury…

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Immerso, A New Luxury Surf Hotel

You have St. Tropez on the calendar. And of course you’ll plan to be in Ibiza in July. Hamptons for a few weekends here and there. But are there any off-grid yet still relatively easy destinations that deserve to be on the list? Somewhere you won’t run into everyone from the PTA? The answer is yes, and it’s this luxury surf hotel in Portugal. Immerso is barefoot surf luxury that’s as chic and insider as it gets. Here’s a preview…

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