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THE LOCATION: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

THE VIBE:  On the Williamburg waterfront, this 72-room hotel …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2833,2831,2830,2836,2827,2826,2825,2823″][vc_column_text]In simpler times, free WiFi and warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in were perfectly acceptable hotel amenities–some even called them perks. But in what can only be described as a veritable arms race of concierges and insert-artisanal-product butlers, amenities at the world’s most luxurious hotelsare exceptionally–and unusually–extravagant.

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WHAT TO DO IN ST. MARTIN: Head to the über chic island of St. Martin with our editor’s travel diary slideshow.

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When brainstorming ideas for a weekend getaway in the fall and winter, coastal Virginia is probably not the first place that comes to mind. While places like Norfolk are quite popular in the summer months with beaches and festivals abounding, these cities and towns have much to offer in the …

You would be hard pressed to find anyone anywhere who has not heard of Brooklyn, which in recent times has gained as much notoriety as Manhattan, becoming not only a desirable place for New Yorkers to settle down in but also a must see on every tourists list.

A melting …

Travel Guide: Memorial Day Ideas in The Hamptons

Memorial Day weekend is almost here. Naturally, we are all dusting off our white jeans and boat shoes to prepare for the classic holiday jaunt in the Hamptons. Join us as we catch up with the ever-glamorous Travel Curator herself, Melanie Brandman.…

The Hotel Unique’s rooftop pool deck pulls double duty as a lounge space for the Skye Bar, where young Paulistanos unwinding in the open-air sip ruby red house cocktails and chill to DJ sounds. All of which is to say that the vibe you discover at the iconic property in …

Wilmington is a gorgeous area in North Carolina. It is a city that has breathtaking views of the ocean and numerous things for families to do. If you are looking for a cheap hotel, consider going after the summer vacationers have left. You can find great deals on hotels during …

Whether you want to go on the best family vacation of your lifetime or if you want to go on an adventure with your significant other, Orlando will be your best bet. There’s a reason Orlando is known as the best vacation destination in the United States.

You can find …

Hotels are known for many things when it comes to luxury amenities—crisp sheets, spa-quality beauty products, fluffy bathrobes, and so on. But hotel dining isn’t necessarily one of them.

There are the lucky few worldwide, however, that house award-winning restaurants on their premises, bringing good food right to you.

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Summer weather is finally here and we are all ready for a sunny little sojourn. We caught up with our friend Melanie Brandman, The Travel Curator to find out which destinations are the trendiest spots to work on our time, dance until dawn or experience some serious cultural stimuli. See …

The world is a big place. There are endless discoveries to be made high up on mountaintops and well below sealevel alike. Many visit it's vast wonders, but the truly inventive build restaurants within its nooks and crannies. From luxurious feasts perched on cliff edges to glass-enclosed dining rooms under …

When you’re visiting Lake Como, about an hour’s drive from Milan, George will inevitably come up in conversation.

“Do you want to see George Clooney’s house?” our driver asks us while on the way from the airport to the hotel.

We demur.

He pulls over anyway and points to a …

You’re probably struck with the travel bug now that spring is approaching. But before you escape your man cave for a few days, there are a few essential gadgets you should make sure to have in tow. We rounded up the best travel gadgets we could find to make your …

The start of a new year is an opportunity to revise our list of must-see destinations. Authenticity remains the most modern form of luxury travel, which makes 2018 a great year for the second city. These are the lesser-known cities in popular destinations—the smaller, more off-beat urban locales. They are …

Do you want to travel but your budget won’t budge? Couchsurfing.org has your number. Founded in 2004 by Casey Fenton, the website is an international network that connects travelers with locals in over 230 countries and territories making it easy to get around, and couch surf, for cheap. We talked …

With all eyes on Sochi and the Winter Olympics, we thought it timely to explore other areas of the Caucasus. While Russia has been hoarding snow, the slopes of Svaneti, Georgia are covered in real snow and ready for eager skiers. The aesthetic allure of the Caucasus Mountains is complemented …

The Best Caribbean Vacations
The season may belong to St. Nick, but surely he’d understand if you’d rather spend the holidays with St. Barths. Or St. John. Or perhaps even St. Martin. After all, sleigh riding and snowshoeing are really no match for island hopping.

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The Striking Natural Beauty Of Utah

 

Oh, Wednesday. That pesky work day set perfectly adrift …

Antelope Canyon – Amazing Instagram Destination Of The Week

One of the most-visited and most-photographed destinations in the U.S., Antelope Canyon is a breathtaking natural tourist destination near Page, Arizona. It's a slot canyon, which means it was formed by water erosion (like the Grand Canyon). Its contours are tall, …

Discover The Incredible, Tourist-Free Beaches Of Nayarit

When winter ascends, of course the only thing on a traveler’s mind is warmth. While the beaches of Cancun and the waves of Honolulu may be well charted, there are still some tropical destinations where tourists are sparse and culture is rich. For …

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10 Travel Apps For Your Next Vacation

 

We like our vacations to be as seamless and stress-free as possible, so we took to our smart phones in search of the very best apps for traveling. We uncovered apps for planning, sightseeing, taking the best vacation photos and even an …

10 Secret Spots To Make Your Destination Wedding A Real Trip

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Every now and then, a company comes along with a product you didn't even know you needed. That is, until you saw how utterly stylish that item was. Such was the case when Lorenzo Martone launched Martone Cycling Co., his line of incredibly chic bicycles and bike accessories. We can't …

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It's no surprise that Marrakesh is a beloved touchstone for designers and decorators with local handcrafts and architecture influencing anyone who has ever picked up a shelter magazine. Yet the city has established itself as a destination not only for design aficionados, but adventure-seekers, bohemians and …