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The perfect luxury boutique hotel
Singita Boulders Lodge, Sabi Sand, Kruger, South Africa. Agency HKLM. Art Director: Paul Henriques. Stylist: Georgina Pennington. Photographer: Mark Williams. 14/11/11. Imagine this: you have the...
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The magic of Phinda
Entrance to Phinda Private Game Reserve. We’d just passed the main gates of the &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve when we spotted something moving stealthily through the tall grasses. Someone in...
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A weekend in Malacca
The 16th century Portuguese A Famosa fort in Malacca. Malacca (or ‘Melaka’ in Malay) is a state with a capital city of the same name situated about a two-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia....
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A jaunt into the Latvian countryside
The House of Blackheads in Riga’s Old Town. I looked out the window as the plane approached the international airport of Riga. It was a beautiful, cloudless day and the Baltic Sea sparkled in the...
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A Shangri-La in downtown Vancouver
The impressive façade of the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. The Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver is something of an anomaly in this vibrant Canadian city, at least, that’s what I soon discovered. Located in an...
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Cool glitz and a phenomenal view
The Fairmon Pacific Rim Hotel Vancouver. The doormen opened the doors with a smile and a “Good Afternoon” as I entered the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver. As the doors opened, I found myself...
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Babylonstoren – a heavenly Cape Dutch wine farm
Babylonstoren A special guest post by Lezaan Roos. Don’t ask me to compare Babylonstoren with other Cape Dutch farms. That would be tricky. For starters, it produces wine – a feature typical of...
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The wonders of Majeka House
Wonder welcoming us with a cup of tea. “Good afternoon! Welcome to Majeka House! My name is Wonder. Can I help you with your bags?” I stopped in my tracks. “Sorry, did you say your name is Wonder?”, I...
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Experiencing the Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita
The first time I saw the Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita was from a helicopter tour during my first trip to Mauritius. Widely recognised as one of the most luxurious resorts in Mauritius, the Four...
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Babylonstoren – a heavenly Cape Dutch wine farm
Babylonstoren A special guest post by Lezaan Roos. Don’t ask me to compare Babylonstoren with other Cape Dutch farms. That would be tricky. For starters, it produces wine – a feature typical of...
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Palazz-ial luxury in Florence
Relais Santa Croce – entrance A special guest post by Rajul Chande. To call Relais Santa Croce in Florence a “hotel” is a slight misnomer. The building is so unique, replete with historic details and...
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The art of discovery in Siem Reap
Angkor Wat A guest post by Candace Rose Rardon. In 1860, French explorer Henri Mouhot stumbled across what is now known as the largest religious monument in the world: Angkor Wat. Originally...
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Five classic Italian beach escapes
Boats in the Portofino harbour. Italy is one of the premier luxury beach destinations in Europe, with an outstanding reputation that spans centuries. During the Roman times, the Emperors built...
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Experiencing the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto – exterior “Good evening Mr. Jenkins!”. I stepped out of the taxi and smiled at the cheery bellboy. Whichever Four Seasons property I stay at, there’s always one constant:...
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What paradise is like
This image will stay etched in my mind forever… The #MyMauritius blogger team (photo courtesy of Caspar Diederik @StoryTravelers) Old friends, new friends, happy faces, rhum cocktails in hand, in the...
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A Grand experience in Kuala Lumpur
The Grand Hyatt KL from the pool. We stepped into a grand space – a gleaming marble floor, an epic staircase that swooped up in a gracious curve and soaring columns. “It’s a pity they don’t build hotel...
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True bliss in Mauritius
Bliss is defined as perfect happiness or great joy. On my trip to Mauritius, that’s exactly what I experienced: a dream we all dream of having… every night This Vine was filmed while I sat on the soft...
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A home away from home in Melbourne
The Lyall “Good morning Mr. Jenkins! Your suite is ready.” I almost danced around with joy when I heard those magic words. It was 10am and I’d just arrived at The Lyall after a gruelling 30+ hour...
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Collecting Starpoints that deliver getaways like no other
Collecting points for freebies is fun isn’t it? When I was a kid, I had a piggie bank which was filled almost religiously every week, and a little box in which I stashed coupons from the neighbourhood...
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Inside the most opulent suite I’ve ever seen!
On my recent trip to the Southeast Asian Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, I had the opportunity to stay at the country’s premier resort, the Empire Hotel & Country Club. The hotel is huge and...
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