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Culture
29
Jul
2021
Cultural immersion is a natural at our JCR properties. Because immersing guests into the local culture, traditions, foods and lifestyles makes guests’ stays extraordinary and special. A few of our favs… MOKO JUMBIES AND STEEL PAN DRUMS ON EUSTATIA Two favorite cultural offerings on Eustatia Island: steel pan drums and traditional moko jumbies. Steel pan […]
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24
May
2021
Janine Cifelli Represenation proudly welcomes Family Twist to the family. Founded by Magali Déchelette, Family Twist adds a new spin to the traditional family vacation. The comp0any is known specifically for its curation of private family-friendly European holidays in Austria, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK. “Travel offers a fantastic chance to shape […]
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23
Nov
2020
Love, love love this collaboration. The Ballyfin scarf by the talented Louise Kennedy. The iconic Irish fashion designer says she was inspired by Ballyfin demesne – “without doubt the most spectacular country house hotel in Europe.” “The design is based on my favorite suite in the hotel – the Lady Caroline Coote – and takes […]
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2
Jun
2020
Since March, I – like many of you – sheltered in place. For me, that meant south Florida with Anthony, son Dominick and in close proximity of my in-laws. With the exception of desperately missing my daughter (quarantined in NJ), I truly can’t complain. Being in a warm climate with my hubby has been both […]
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27
May
2020
Just months before the borders closed and the world sheltered in place, travel advisor Tiffany Bowne, president of Lounge Couture, made her first trip to Namibia. While she had traveled to Africa numerous times before – she’d never made it to Namibia – which revealed to be the perfect fit. Tiffany’s experience as a luxury […]
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3
Jan
2020
Of her first visit to the Maldives – and specifically Velaa Private Island – travel advisor Samantha Murphy says she “was absolutely wowed” and remains “completely in love.” “It was so cool to travel from Male to Velaa in the resort’s private seaplane – passing over countless tiny islands dotting the Indian Ocean,” says Samantha. “As our […]
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5
Nov
2019
Travel Advisor Michele MacDonald knew the Atacama Desert was going to be isolated and spectacular. But she didn’t realize there would be such a variety of landscapes. Sand dunes. Salt flats. Volcanoes. Magnificent lagoons. And of course, the desert. “A stay at Tierra Atacama is an all-encompassing experience,” says Michele. “Everything, from meals, transfers and […]
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7
Oct
2019
“Candles flicker inside a cream-coloured canvas tent where bone china plates have been laid on white linen. Bottles of claret have been opened to breathe. While I wait for dinner to be served, Paul Szkiler joins me at a firepit while waiters mix gin and tonics in crystal tumblers. “The nearest tarmac road is six […]
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10
Jul
2019
Travel advisor Charissa Popp was familiar with South America – having visited Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Uruguay. But she had never been to Chile. Or Tierra hotels (Atacama, Patagonia, Chiloe). She’d heard ‘a lot of good’ about them however, so much so that she not only made a point to visit herself. But brought along […]
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3
Jul
2019
Namibia, Africa’s hottest ‘it-list’ destination has a new hotel. By Zannier Hotels. Zannier Hotels opened its second Namibia location – Sonop – on July 1. Elegantly vintage, Sonop features ten one- and two-bedroom tents – each set on a boulder offering panoramic desert views, and styled with a 1920s British colonial vibe. Hand-sourced, one-of-a-kind authentic period […]
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