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A Luxury Hotel in Istanbul

We’re going to put this right out there: This is a review of how much we loved this hotel. In fact, it may just be our favorite place we stayed in the past few years. As if there weren’t enough reasons to go to Istanbul, Six Senses Kocatas adds to the list. It’s more than a luxury hotel in Istanbul; it’s an authentic piece of Ottoman history. Overview There are some hotels, where you walk in, and the good energy…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

The Top Hotel Penthouses

Whoever said it was lonely at the top has not stayed in one of these penthouses. These abodes define showstopper, from the moment you walk in the door. One even has a DJ booth that’s begging you to throw a party. As for the art, well, let’s just say that some of it is priceless. Yes, there are the usual suspects that show up on the most expensive list, but with your level of taste, you wouldn’t stay in those…

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Travel Guides

Fall Escapes – The Six Senses Kaplankaya

There are some hotels that make a place a destination. Welcome to the Six Senses Kaplankaya. Set on the Aegean Sea, this is where to go off-grid. At this resort, though, off-grid doesn’t mean simple or slow-paced by any means, unless you want it to. This destination, which is prime this September and October, has it all going on. (Just ask Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, who visited this summer.) Overview Kaplankaya is a massive resort development across the Aegean…

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Armenia Gets a Unicorn

And we mean unicorn as in its first company valued at US$1 billion. The capital, Yerevan, is booming in the tech space, which means tech money that needs to be spent somewhere. And spend it they do, seven nights a week, in every packed restaurant, lounge and caviar farm. Here’s a first look at a destination to put on your list—Yerevan, Armenia. The Capital City Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, and this is one layered place. Armenia was part…

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Hotel Reviews

A First Look – The Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus

Some hotels ease into the world with a soft opening. But there’s nothing quiet about one of the newest hotels in the Mandarin Oriental Group. After all, when Novikov, yes, that Novikov of London, anchors your restaurant and nightlife scene, the party has started. Here’s a first look at the brand spanking new Mandarin Oriental Istanbul. The Service The core of the MO experience is always the service. No matter where you are in the world, that’s the constant. From…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Last-Minute Labor Day Escapes

Aspen If you’ve never tried Aspen in the summer, you’ve been missing out. Underneath the snow lies stunning nature to hike, bike and paraglide through. Trickling rivers provide perfect conditions for fly fishing, and long golden hours at sunset bathe the mountains in picture-perfect orange glow. Foodies rejoice in some of the best, freshest food there is. And the elite local community draws some of the world’s best chefs. If you haven’t tried Sushi Nakazawa, we think you should. And…

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Destinations

Top Hotel Rooms With a View

Joelle Mentis, Writer Sometimes, life is about 1,000 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. And big fluffy bathrobes. Extra bonus points when they’re in a plush hotel room with a view. Because some days you’re feeling the Pacific Ocean vibe, and others, you’re in an Eiffel Tower frame of mind. No matter your mood, there’s a view for that. And these are eight hotels with the most beautiful views in the world. The Mandarin Oriental New York Location: New York, NY View:…

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Hotel Reviews

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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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

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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