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South of France Luxury Travel Guide: 2026 Expert Itinerary
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South of France Luxury Travel Guide: 2026 Expert Itinerary

There are trips that reset you, and then there’s the South of France. From the glittering coastlines of Saint-Tropez and Antibes to the lavender fields of Gordes and the art-soaked charm of Aix-en-Provence, this is a place that reminds you to slow down, linger, and fall in love with beauty again.

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The best Luxury Honeymoon Resorts in Bali 2026 Edition
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The best Luxury Honeymoon Resorts in Bali 2026 Edition

I told my husband I didn’t want a diamond ring. I wanted Bali. Years later, after spending a month there, I still think it’s the most romantic place on earth. If I were planning the perfect honeymoon in Bali today, it would be two weeks split between jungle villas, barefoot island escapes, and cliffside sunsets that feel scripted.

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The Total Solar Eclipse Mallorca 2026 Luxury Viewing Guide
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The Total Solar Eclipse Mallorca 2026 Luxury Viewing Guide

A friend once compared watching a solar eclipse to childbirth. The next big one is on August 12, 2026, and the best place to see it is Mallorca. I’m sharing this now because at some point it will be all over social media, hotels will sell out, and prices will spike — right now, you can still take your pick.

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Some Thoughts on Solo Travel: How a Surf Trip to Swell in the Dominican Republic Changed My Life
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Some Thoughts on Solo Travel: How a Surf Trip to Swell in the Dominican Republic Changed My Life

In 2014, I had two unexpected weeks off, no plan, and a stranger at a New York bar who told me to look up a surf camp in the Dominican Republic. Ten minutes of Googling later, I booked a solo trip to Swell Surf Camp in Cabarete. What followed was surf lessons, new friends, epic breakfasts and meeting the man who would become my husband.

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White Lotus in France? Luxury Ski Guide to Megève & Alps
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White Lotus in France? Luxury Ski Guide to Megève & Alps

The announcement that Season 4 of The White Lotus will take place in France is the best kind of news. And if you ask me, the French Alps are the only backdrop dramatic enough to handle it. Megève, Courchevel, Val d’Isère, Chamonix, Val Thorens, Méribel — each ski resort offers its own version of glamour, from Rothschild chalets to après-ski that lasts longer than the skiing itself. Here’s where to ski in France in 2025, and the hotels that make the trip unforgettable.

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Pulitzer Amsterdam Review: A Family-Friendly Luxury Hotel in the Nine Streets
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Pulitzer Amsterdam Review: A Family-Friendly Luxury Hotel in the Nine Streets

Amsterdam already feels like a postcard, but the Pulitzer makes it even better. Stitched together from 25 canal houses, this hotel is cozy, stylish, and surprisingly family-friendly. From scavenger hunts and a hidden courtyard to a private canal boat and the kind of breakfast you dream about, here are five reasons we fell in love with the Pulitzer Amsterdam.

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Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman vs Kimpton Seafire: Honest Luxury Resort Review (Updated for 2026)
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Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman vs Kimpton Seafire: Honest Luxury Resort Review (Updated for 2026)

I’ve stayed at both the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and the Kimpton Seafire, and while both are technically luxury resorts, the experiences are very different. The Seafire is modern, stylish, and lively, with a great beachfront taco bar and a social atmosphere. The Ritz-Carlton, on the other hand, is seamless and indulgent, with flawless service, a legendary breakfast, and the Ambassadors of the Environment program that turns kids into mini marine biologists. Both sit on Seven Mile Beach within walking distance of excellent restaurants, but if you want the kind of vacation that feels effortless, the Ritz is in another league. And if you can afford to level up, Palm Heights is the next chapter—but that’s another blog post.

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