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Apr. 12th, 2023 Stein Eriksen Lodge and Residences define the meaning of legacy, as it is named for Stein Eriksen himself, who lived many years in the heart of Deer Valley, Utah, at the lodge named after him.  This Lodge is three miles north from Park City, whose altitude lies between 6570 and 9570 feet.

(credit: courtesy of Hilton Head Health) Located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Hilton Head Health (H3) is a wellness retreat, health spa and weight loss center an hour away from the Savannah airport. The island retreat provides the perfect balance of a luxurious destination and a healthy vacation, offering an all-inclusive program featuring a

Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa If the Caribbean is calling your name, consider booking a trip to visit the famed Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman to take in the idyllic crystal clear water and soft, powdery sand as far as the eye can see. For extraordinary accommodations, the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa is

All Images Credit Sacromonte Landscape Hotel It’s in a far-off place and hard to get to. On the other side of the world tucked away in a little corner of South America where the closest city is Punta del Este which is about an hour away. While you are en route, you’ll barely notice that

All Images Credit Marriott Hotels For the in-crowd, it is arguably the sexiest hotel brand in the world. Watering holes for the area’s hip crowd and the address to stay and play for the international traveler. Inside you’ll find edgy interior spaces with bold designs and daring color schemes and a pool area that is guaranteed to

All Photos courtesy of Select Sicily Villas – Essence Words by Jessica Maggi A true paradise of golden beaches, limestone cliffs, and historical sites, sunny Sicily tops our wanderlust list for 2023. Its quintessentially Mediterranean landscape made out of rolling hills covered with olive, fig, and citrus groves overlooking the cyan sea almost looks like a

Monaco – Shutterstock image People travel to Monaco for a variety of reasons. Some may be drawn to the country’s glamorous reputation and the luxurious lifestyle it represents, while others may be interested in the rich history and culture of Monaco.  Monaco is known for its high-end luxury lifestyle, including designer shopping, fine dining, and

Park Lane New York There are plenty of hacks for catching those all-important Z’s, but studies show sleep quality has been on the decline for decades with many of us now getting less than six hours of it a night. Perhaps no surprise then that sleep has become the next big thing in wellness travel

All Images Credit A S Boutique Residence Havana Cuba and Havana in particular, are not a destination for everyone. For those looking for a pristine tropical holiday a la Turks and Caicos, Barbados, or St. Barths you’ll not find that here. However, it is exactly the destination that a certain traveler is after. For the

Zachari Dunes at Mandalay Beach Hand picked hotels that are part of the Curio Collection by Hilton are luxury properties that share with their guests one-of-a-kind stories about the surrounding locale. New to the collection is the refreshed Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach. Walking into the light-filled large lobby, guests will learn about Oxnard sugar

Healdsburg’s newest luxury hotel option is, in and of itself, a wonderful place to enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation within the beauty of Northern California wine country. Located on a stretch of three acres with westward facing mountain views, the 11 room boutique property features amenities typically found at a larger resort, such

Kempinski Palace Hotel Referred to as the “Tuscany of the Adriatics”, Goriška Brda, Slovenia delivers on everything Italy does minus the price tag and crowds. Goriska Brda is a particularly luxurious part of the broader Primorska wine region, located in the western part of Slovenia, just a short distance from the Italian border. It’s no

(credit: Ambergris Cay) Ambergris Cay, a private island in Turks and Caicos, is surrounded by the azure blue- and lapis-colored waters of the Atlantic Ocean and aquamarine and turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean. Following a quick 20-minute plane ride (the island can be reached both by one of the island’s private aircraft) from Providenciales,

Photo by Michael Reiss If Bali is the island of the gods, then surely, they reside at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. As you make your way into the valleys, rivers and rice fields that are so distinctive to Bali, you will arrive at this hidden treasure through a small country lane

Tucked away in the rolling hills of picturesque Tuscany lies the astoundingly beautiful River Del Sole Resort & Spa right on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel is perched on top of a hill, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding Tuscan countryside. From the moment you walk through the door, you

Photo by Michael Reiss The Ritz-Carlton Bali has a commanding view of the Indian Ocean from two vantage points. Part of the resort is on a cliff giving rise to sweeping 180-degree views with a 70-foot glass elevator boasting a breathtaking view, which can whisk you down to sea level for endless ocean frolic.The gracious

Jill Weinlein The beachfront Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort recently completed an $80 million refresh and transformation. This popular contemporary ocean-view retreat is rooted in displaying a renaissance of the Hawaiian culture. Guests will notice that the focus is on art, wellness and Aloha-style hospitality. A beautiful mosaic tile pool, plus three jetted hot whirlpools,

Mar. 16th, 2023 Wellness travel nowadays is so much more than booking a treatment and a serene spa. It is about the bespoke offerings that can be experienced at holistic wellness centers. Ones that combine Eastern and Western medicine and take on different approaches and advanced medical treatments to treat the mind, body and soul.

Jill Weinlein The centrally located Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa offers a luxury escape for visitors looking to experience Honolulu on the island of Oahu.  Located on the grounds of Hawaiian royalty, this was once the site of their historic summer homes. The resort honors its past by creating a multitude of indoor and

World travelers are likely familiar with the NH Hotel Group whose collection of more than 350 hotels and resorts spans 28 countries. Until recently, the Madrid-based brand eluded the U.S., but with the sparkling new and very swank NH Collection New York Madison Avenue, the company has made its North American mark, and the result