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30
Apr
2019
Breakfast doesn’t get much fresher. I love that guests of Ballyfin, Ireland, can combine an early-morning, get-their-blood-flowing walk, with fresh-from-the farm nutrition. After walking the gorgeous grounds of Ballyfin – visiting the grotto and towered castle – guests can make a stop in the estate’s walled garden, resplendent with flowers, fruit trees, herbs, vegetables. Even resident chickens. […]
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30
Apr
2019
Hotelier Arnaud Zannier, brainchild of Zannier hotels (Phum Baitang, Cambodia; Omaanda, Namibia; Le Chalet, France; and 1898 The Post, Belgium) – was interviewed recently by writer Jackie Caradonio in Robb Report. Following, a few fun excerpts from that article, as they relate to travel, wellbeing and Arnaud’s favorite topic: Zannier Hotels. What’s worth paying for? “Travel.” […]
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29
Apr
2019
Shanna Dickerson, CEO of Blue Sky Luxury Concierge, had not yet been to Fiji. So when she finally had chance to explore, she started at the top: Laucala Island. “As someone who specializes in private islands, I expected Laucala Island to be top notch. And it certainly was,” says Shanna. “But what made it ‘over […]
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4
Apr
2019
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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1
Apr
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
Mar
2019
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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26
Feb
2019
There’s just so much to love about my recent visit to Phum Baitang in Cambodia. Cooking with Chef Kim, learning how to make skewered beef, so yummy. The spacious rooms and seemingly endless rice fields. The sunset views – especially from the cigar and cocktail lounge. The quiet meditative gardens surrounding the spa. And my […]
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25
Feb
2019
“Shooting animals – on camera – is so much easier when you’ve got a National Geographic photographer in your safari crew,” says City A.M. Editor Josh Martin, who attended The Safari Collection’s “Cultural Photographic Safari” a few years back. The now annual event is led by renowned National Geographic photographer Robin Moore who, over the […]
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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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