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When Emerald Cruises—known for its award-winning river cruise fleet in Europe and Southeast Asia—entered the ocean cruising market last year with their first 100-guest luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, travelers took notice. The one-of-a-kind yacht’s inaugural Mediterranean season all but sold out, and the 2023 Mediterranean season is on track to do the same. This November, both Emerald Azzurra and her twin, Emerald Sakara (launching in August), will begin their first Caribbean season island hopping in waters much closer to home for North American travelers. Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara have the amenities to back up the private yacht comparison. Modern, Read more

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Canada’s first Nobu hotel will open sometime later this year. Nobu Hospitality today said it will open five new hotels in 2023, including Toronto, Rome, Marrakech, Atlantic City and San Sebastián, Spain. With recent announcements of Bangkok and Abu Dhabi, the 32nd property to join the portfolio, the brand continues to grow globally. This year will mark Nobu Hotels’ 10th anniversary following the opening of Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2013. For almost 30 years the Nobu brand has been synonymous with modern luxury and instinctive design, a commitment to fine ingredients and incredible food, and an Read more

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Australia is a known ‘hot’ spot for immersing yourself in the natural world. Uniquely, every state on the continent boasts numerous undeveloped, and developed springs and waterholes, and many are directly accessible via major cities — making it THE quintessential destination for a road trip. To top it off: most are also surrounded by indigenous areas/experiences and national parks. 2023 ushers in a huge number of NEW luxury, and immersive natural experiences and lodging options for travelers that make now a great time to pen a story (and book a trip). MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Just a few hours from Melbourne, visitors Read more

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More than 700 trips on sale from G Adventures. Cruise deals from Holland America Line and Cunard. And discounted trips to the Caribbean island of Grenada. It’s November, and that means Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are at hand for great travel experiences around the world. G ADVENTURES CYBER SALE G Adventures is bringing back its Cyber Sale for 2022, and this time it’s bigger than ever, with more than 700 trips on sale, including Antarctica. Running through November 30, 2022, G Adventures’ Cyber Sale offers up to 30 per cent off select trips when travelling by April 30, Read more

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One of Hawaii’s top resorts is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a stylish new Club Lounge. The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua, which sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean and the island of Molokai across the channel, has a posh new Club Lounge with fabulous food and serene views. It’s a massive space that measures some 5,000 square feet, and is located in the former Anuenue Room. There are plenty of nooks and crannies for privacy and a fresh décor with deeply polished wood floors, curved grey sofas with cheery yellow-green cushions, local art, and tons of fresh flowers. There’s also Read more

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