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12
Jun
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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6
Jun
2018
The Safari Collection, Kenya. Golden Door, California. Two extraordinary properties committed to helping children. In Kenya, the high cost of secondary school means that talented students are unable to finish their education. For several years, The Safari Collection has run a scholarship program in Samburu and other parts of Kenya to help female students continue […]
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15
May
2018
With a moniker promising guests the opportunity to “stay where the world can’t find you,” Annandale Coastal Farm Escape and Luxury Villas, located on New Zealand’s quirky Banks Peninsula, suggests the romantic escape of modern-day royalty or a hideout worthy of Bond. Dramatic architecture, combined with exclusivity and top-notch service set this unique destination apart […]
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2
May
2018
With great pride, we welcome the entire Katikies Resorts & Club – Santorini and Mykonos – to our collection. JCR currently represents Katikies Mykonos (opening next month). And is now thrilled to introduce the complete Katikies collection. Included are: Katikies Santorini, Kirini Santorini, Chromata Santorini, Sun Rocks and Kirini Mykonos. Each hotel – and hotel […]
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27
Mar
2018
With a name not easy to pronounce, Wairarapa – situated an hour east of New Zealand’s bustling capital city, Wellington – is easy to overlook. But missing it would be a mistake. The region’s quaint towns are home to more sheep than humans, cattle than cars, and some of the most highly praised pinot noir […]
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17
Mar
2018
Sheila King started with Sheen Falls Lodge in December 2004. And never looked back. “Time does fly by when you’re having fun,” says Sheila. “I can’t believe it’s been that long.” Sheila recently took time to reflect on her longtime sales and marketing career with Sheen Falls. And the path which led her there… […]
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9
Mar
2018
Far and Away Travel’s Kimberly Shraibati doesn’t just dream of Africa. She immerses in it. Last year, when the Texan ‘won’ JCR’s Roadshow trip – to Kenya – with stays at The Safari Collection, the adventure marked her sixth safari. And second time to Kenya. But nothing, she says, prepared her for Solio Lodge, Sasaab, […]
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16
Feb
2018
Cerulean sea. Azure sky. Ultra private. And oh-so romantic. With tremendous pride, Janine Cifelli Representation welcomes Velaa Island, in the Maldives, to its collection. Home to 47 villas, this turtle-shaped (Velaa means turtle) island offers the exquisite diving-snorkeling-water activities expected of the Maldives. But with the feeling guests have the exotic property all to themselves. […]
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1
Feb
2018
The view from my bed was picture-frame perfect. Lake Sarmiento glistened turquoise. The wind howled and Cordillera Paine, the crown jewel of Torres del Paine National Park, glowed powder pink as day broke. Few places take your breath away like the steppes of Patagonia at dawn. I recently visited Tierra Patagonia and the experience was overwhelming. […]
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30
Jan
2018
Veteran hotelier and branding expert, Pascal Bertrand, was recently appointed general manager of BodyHoliday. We recently sat down with Pascal to discuss his vision for the wellness resort. And get to know him better… JajofTravel: You arrived on St. Lucia from another island, Mauritius. What is it about ‘island life’ that you love so much? […]
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