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9
Jan
2019
Eustatia Island, devastated after Hurricane Irma pummeled the British Virgin Islands, is back. Light. Airy. Stunning. All of the houses have new glass doors and windows. With all white interiors. Some have new, all-white kitchens. And hardwood floors. A massive beach ‘tent’ serves as gameroom: pool, ping pong, foosball. And water sports are back too […]
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19
Dec
2018
Greece has always been on travel advisor Laura Cole’s bucket list. But when she touched down in Italy recently, for a whirlwind immersion into the country, she had no plans of jetsetting to Santorini. But with three days “left open” at the end of her southern Italy itinerary, Laura – last minute – hopped a […]
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4
Dec
2018
Just back from my first trek (ever) to Namibia. And wow Omaanda, you stole my heart. With your simple but amazing spaces. Your attentive and kind team. Your fabulous food. And the life-changing experiences with our friends at Naankuse, an amazing conservation/sanctuary for abused, ill, recovering animals.
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15
Nov
2018
With great pride, Janine Cifelli Representation welcomes Zannier Hotels to its portfolio. The brainchild of Arnaud Zannier, this family-owned collection includes Phum Baitang, Cambodia; 1898 The Post, Belgium; Le Chalet, France; Omaanda, Namibia; and Yangon Excelsior in Myanmar. In summer, 2019, Zannier will open a second property in Namibia – Sonop, a tented camp in […]
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1
Nov
2018
Elli Travel Group’s Kristen Fernandez has been an advocate of Ireland for nearly a decade. But it was only recently that she visited the Emerald Isle for the first time. “Charming, picturesque, cozy and welcoming” are among her first impressions of Sheen Falls Lodge. And Kenmare. “I had no idea that Ireland’s food was so […]
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9
Oct
2018
One year, one month and one week after Hurricane Irma pummeled the Caribbean leaving massive devastation in its wake, Hotel Le Toiny St. Barth reopens (October 15). And to great anticipation. The reopening is, in many ways, a second reopening for the ‘coastal chic’ property. After being purchased in 2015, the entire hotel was renovated. […]
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9
Oct
2018
Greece. Mykonos and Santorini… Katikies…All one imagines it to be. And then some. The whites on white. The blues. The steep, seemingly forever steps to the sea. The beauty. The rapture. The flowers. The people. And so many surprises. At every twist and turn. The church bells tolling on a still Sunday morning; the fact that […]
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9
Oct
2018
London-based interior designer, Bee Osborn, vividly recalls the night last September when she, like many around the world, sat glued to her television. Anxiously watching Hurricane Irma make landfall in the Caribbean. “I stayed up all night,” the designer says. “Looking for news on St. Barth – and specifically Hotel Le Toiny. The devastation was […]
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8
Sep
2018
Travel advisor Caroline Kehm knows the UK. She lived nine years in London during which time she visited Ireland multiple times. But somehow, she never made it to Ballyfin. That changed when Caroline found herself in France and decided to ‘pop over’ for a visit. She flew to Dublin, rented a car and drove about […]
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31
Jul
2018
The Spa at Monteverdi Tuscany has a new look. And feel. And we are loving the recent renovations: yoga and meditation room, private for hotel and villa guests. Heated pool overlooking the Tuscan countryside. Complete with cold plunge pool. Take us back…
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