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St. Barth’s has a rhythm of its own that mixes l’art de vivre with a laid-back tropical ease. What's new; where to stay and shop.
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Caribbean: Introduction: Overview
Anguilla: We know it well and will be posting a report soon. However, if you have specific questions about resorts or villas, send us an email or post a question...
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Vail: Sports Instructors: Ellen Miller
A highly regarded guide for snowshoeing, etc. is Ellen Miller, who not coincidentally has twice summited Everest. She also offers yoga lessons.
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Monaco: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Georges J. Feghaly
As discreet as the area’s bankers, Georges Feghaly is a bespoke tailor who keeps his clients names and measurements to himself. Those who have boasted of being clients include Alain...
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Paris: Personal Shoppers: Riad Kneife
If you like the idea of shopping at Paris’s famous flea market but are intimidated by the negotiating, navigating or shipping, then contact a pro to help you with all...
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Vail: Where to Shop: Jewelry: The Golden Bear
Not every resort town has an golden mascot, but Vail has had one since 1975 when Lee Kirch opened her Golden Bear boutique in Vail Village. The little Mama Bear...
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Marrakech: Where to Stay: Newcomers: Riad Tarabel
One of our most plugged in friends in Marrakech has told us that she loves the just opened Riad Tarabel. “It would be perfect for your type of clients,” she...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: For Skiers
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. DEER VALLEY/PARK CITY •...
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Family: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: Beach Homes for Rent
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. ST. BARTH’S • Wimco...
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Learning: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: Culture Fix
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. MEXICO A Yucatan Voyage...
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Escape: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: Glamorous Getaways
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. MEXICO • Baja: Hard-to-book...
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Escape: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: Island Idylls
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. ST. BARTH’S • Le...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: For Adventurers
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. AFRICA • Singita Lebombo...
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Escape: Pulse: Holiday Hot Spots: Exotic Destinations
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve. MALDIVES • Soneva Fushi...
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Editor's Picks: Holiday Hot Spots
Because some of our members have been hunting for holiday escapes since last spring, we know what’s been booked for months—Necker, Mustique, Cuixmala, Hualalai, Gstaad and Amanpuri. But we also...
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Costa Rica: Introduction: Overview
Click here to read about a beachfront eco resort that was built as a private nature reserve and another that supports numerous community projects. Get information about surfing programs in...
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Marrakech: Strategies: Itineraries
For some suggestions on a nine- or ten-day Morocco itinerary, see our Discussion Boards.
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Venice: Where to Eat: Neighborhood Places: Trattoria da Arturo
This tiny family trattoria with delicious pasta and meat dishes (one of the rare local spots that serves no seafood) is near La Fenice and the Ponte della Verona. It’s...
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Mustique: Where to Eat: Quick Break: Pink House
In one area of the new fashion boutique is a small café, where you can buy fresh coffee, home-made cakes and fruit smoothies. A selection of magazines and newspapers provide...
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Mustique: Introduction: What's New
The 2008 Mustique Blues Festival, which raises money for scholarships for school children on St. Vincent, will be held at Basil’s Bar from January 23 to February 6. Lotty Bunbury...
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Mustique: Where to Stay: Luxury: Cotton House
This former cotton warehouse and sugar mill was the first collaboration between Caribbean architect Oliver Messel, who made his mark on Barbados, and Mustique’s main architect Arne Hasselqvist. The pair...
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Hong Kong: Where to Eat: Neighborhood Places: Yè Shanghai
Fantastic Shanghai cuisine in a sexy modern dining room. There are branches in Tokyo and Shanghai and rumors that more will open in the West. Delicious dim sum, which is...
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Hong Kong: Where to Eat: Relaxed but Refined: Gaia
Considered by many to be the best Italian restaurant in Hong Kong, Gaia serves up fantastic pastas. In good weather, reserve one of the tables out on the terrace.
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Rome: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Adriana Campanile
A well-guarded address that fashionable Roman women share with only their best visiting friends, this shop in the Piazza di Spagna is a shoe fetishist’s fantasy. The shoes and sandals...
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Concierge Tips: Paris Gourmet Market Tour
Attention all foodies: Context Paris, sister of Context Rome, is organizing a curated trip to Paris’ world-famous Rungis market on December 26. Part of the company’s “out of context” series...
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Hong Kong: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Kou
Paris may have Colette but Hong Kong has Kou, a special concept store that is located in a space that feels like a private mansion in Central. Founder Louise Kou...
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Hong Kong: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Sin Sin Atelier
Local designer Sin Sin’s recently relocated boutique lives up to the atelier part of its name; clients can now pick fabrics from the Hong Kong native’s extensive, hand-picked collection and...
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Hong Kong: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Y. William Yu Co. Ltd.
Y. William Yu, younger brother to the Peninsula Hotel’s esteemed William Yu, is another tailor popular with an international, high-net-worth crowd; his clients have included royalty and KKR founder Henry...
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New Zealand: What to See & Do: Day Trips: Kaikoura Wilderness Walks
The South Island’s Kaikoura Wilderness Walkway crosses a mountain range of dramatic scenery and rare wildlife but what makes this truly special is the Puhi Peaks, the highest privately owned...
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Food/Wine: Places: Philadelphia Restaurants
You asked: “We will be in Philadelphia the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Any suggestions for casual lunches and not too fancy dinner two nights?” Here are some restaurants that...
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Giving Back: Pulse: Bid on Trips for Charity
Until December 13, you can bid on some amazing travel opportunities and support two fantastic non-profits. The four trips being auctioned off on www.charityfolks.com inculde a South African Adventure for...
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Style: Places: One Day in Delhi To Shop
You Asked: ...for advice for someone who has only a day in New Delhi and loves to shop. Last year, the tour company Greaves, which has long specialized in Indian...
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Spa/Wellness: Pulse: First to Go: Yoga on the Beach
What better way to kick-start a healthy new year than with four days of yoga on a 96-acre private island in the Bahamas? From January 11-14, Kamalame Cay is offering...
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Spa/Wellness: Places: Need to Know: Spring in Tuscany and Andalusia
For those who like to rejuvenate in high style, In:Spa “the Jimmy Choo of detox retreats” by Indagare reporter Daisy Finer—is the natural choice. The four-year-old British company offers week-long...
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Shanghai: Introduction: What's New: The Wine Residence
The Wine Residence, which just opened near People’s Square in central Shanghai, brings the cigar club concept into the world of wine. Located in a restored red-brick mansion, this brainchild...
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Kenya: Introduction: What's New: Breaking News
To read the New York Times coverage about the travel situation in Kenya, click here.
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Food/Wine: Pulse: Jackson Hole Gourmet
You Asked: Does anyone have recommendations for restaurants in Jackson Hole other than the Snake River Grill (a personal favorite)? Here are some suggestions from plugged-in members and residents, as...
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Family: Pulse: Easter Week: On the Water
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO EASTER WEEK AVAILABILITY 2008 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve by calling us at...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: Easter Week: A Taste for Adventure
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO EASTER WEEK AVAILABILITY 2008 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve by calling us at...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: Spring Break: For Skiers
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE SPRING BREAK AVAILABILITY 2008 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve by calling us...
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Family: Pulse: Spring Break: Seeking Sun and Sightseeing
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE SPRING BREAK AVAILABILITY 2008 All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve by calling us...
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Escape: Pulse: Presidents' Day/Valentine's: Romantic Retreats
INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND AVAILABILITY 2008 This year, Valentine’s Day falls on the Thursday before President’s Day weekend, making it a perfect excuse to take a few...
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Editor's Picks: Bookings for February and March
For those of you planning getaways for Presidents’ Day weekend, which begins Valentine’s Day, and Easter Weeks (the last two weeks in March), we’ve canvassed our contacts to find some...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: Breaking News: Kenya's Unrest
To read a first-hand account of the situation in Kenya and how it is affecting travelers, click here. For an update from Dennis Pinto of Micato Safaris on their on-the-ground...
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Concierge Tips: Chinese New Year in San Francisco
The Galleria Park Hotel (www.jdvhotels.com) is launching its GPS program designed to give insider recommendations on different neighborhoods in San Francisco. From January through March, GPS focuses on Chinatown (the...
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Editor's Picks: New In-House Booking Service
ADDED PREMIUM SERVICE From the start, we promised our Founding Members that they would help us shape the community, the content and the entire Indagare experience. Since we launched in...
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San Francisco: Where to Eat: Relaxed but Refined: Fifth Floor
This favorite on the top floor of the Hotel Palomar has reopened after a need overhaul. Laurent Manrique of Aqua consulted on the cuisine and the former sous chef at...
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Editor's Picks: Indagare Spa Promotions
Spa and wellness connoisseur will want to learn more about these special deals, available exclusively to Indagare members for a limited time. Call 212-988-2611 for details and reservations. COUNTRYSIDE RELAXATION...
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Commentary: Dispatches from the Douglas-Hamiltons
For weeks chaos and uncertainty have gripped Kenya, and yesterday the Associated Press reported that Kofi Annan had called an end to the peace talks because of a lack of...
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Escape: Pulse: Summer Villa Rentals
With June just around the corner, we have been getting numerous requests for villas and houses to rent all over the world. We’ve tracked down dozens of remarkable options and...
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Paris: What's New: 2008 Spring News for Paris
A number of our editors have just returned from Paris. Some of their new favorite discoveries: WHERE TO EAT FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Get yourself in the mood by reading the...
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Editor's Picks: April Need to Know
First to Go: Côte D’Azur Cuisine This week, our local correspondent shares some of the latest culinary news from the South of France, including a great new restaurant from the...
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Milan: Where to Eat: Quick Break: Obika
Building on their successful venture of the same name in Rome, the owners of Obika have brought their mozzarella bar to Milan. Glass, wood, steel and iron define the minimal...
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Active/Adventure: Places: New Burma Adventure
A member who has traveled to Burma, or Myanmar, recently raved to us about a special Irrawaddy trip on the new Amara River Cruise. She sailed on the stylish wooden...
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New York: Introduction: What's New: Spring 2008 Update for New York
Some of our favorite new discoveries: WHERE TO STAY HIP: Guests of Robert de Niro’s brand-new Greenwich Hotel enjoy instant insider status: they are the only ones who have access...
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Tokyo: Indagare Insiders: Bryan Walsh on Tokyo
Bryan Walsh spent five years based in Hong Kong before becoming Time Magazine’s Tokyo Bureau Chief. Although he recently returned to New York to lead the magazine’s coverage of environmental...
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Paris: Pulse: Eating Well in Paris in August
You asked: Which gourmet restaurants are open in Paris in the month of August? Many of Paris’s top restaurants close for the month of August. As a number of members...
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Giving Back: People: How to Help in Burma
We have all been watching the heart-wrenching tragedy unfold in Burma with an increasing sense of frustration and anguish. So many of you have reached out to us wanting to...
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Barcelona: Places: Summer Highlights in Spain
WHAT’S NEW BEACHFRONT HIDEAWAY: Formentera, the lovely island off of Ibiza, has a new six-room agriturismo on the beach near the lighthouse. Cap de Barbaria makes a wonderful addition to...
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Escape: Pulse: Last-Minute Holiday Openings: Sun
With so many top resorts completely sold out for the holidays, we have had a lot of members turn to us for help finding availability. In the process, we’ve discovered...
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Escape: Pulse: Last-Minute Holiday Openings: Exotic
With so many top resorts completely sold out for the holidays, we have had a lot of members turn to us for help finding availability. In the process, we’ve discovered...
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London: Introduction: What's New: Restaurant Update
Some of our favorite places to open—or reopen—in recent months: BIG NIGHT OUT: Princess Diana’s old favorite, Launceton Place, was revamped by D&D London who put their signature stylish touch...
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Editor's Picks: June Update
In the Know: India For Westerners, the magic of venturing deep into the remote regions of the Himalayas has long been out of reach for all but the most dedicated...
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Cape Town: Introduction: What's New
From Deborah Calmeyer, co-founder of Roar Africa “You have probably heard of the terrible attacks against refugees and immigrants from other African nations residing in South Africa. The most recent...
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Editor's Picks: Summer Newsflash
In the Know: Venice Update This summer, you’ll hear less English spoken in the streets of Venice, but the weak dollar doesn’t mean that all the news is bad. Some...
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Active/Adventure: Pulse: Last-Minute Safari
VirginBush Safaris has some last-minute spots available on one of their September safaris in Tanzania (due to clients dropping out), and the company is offering them at an almost 20%...
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Learning: Pulse: Tips on Beating Jet Lag
Ellen Michaud, co-author of the new book Sleep to be Sexy, Smart and Slim shares fifteen tips on how to beat jet lag effectively. ACCLIMATE If you’re going to be...
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Style: Places: An Insider Look at Cartagena
From Los Angeles interior designer Moises Esquenazi: “My first love was a lady of a certain age, with good bones, good breeding and an indifference to maintaining appearances. A regal...
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Family: Places: A Family Tour of Central America
From L.N., New York, NY This past March, my husband and I took our two children on a wonderful trip to Central America. We began in Antigua, Guatemala for Easter...
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Hamptons: What's New: Summer News for the South Fork
WHERE TO EAT: ON THE WATER: The big news this season is the opening of the Surf Lodge, a hip hotel-restaurant-hang out that’s drawing folks from as far east as...
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Editor's Picks: Summer Update
In the Know: Hamptons News For many, summering in the Hamptons revolves around the tried and true—your favorite beach, seafood store or golf course, the restaurants with scenes (Nick &...
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Hamptons: Where to Shop: Neighborhoods A-Z
SOUTHAMPTON Fashion & Accessories: Albright, Alice + Olivia, Altona, Anya’s Boutique, Biba, Calypso, Carleen Ligozio, Christopher Fischer, Earnest Sewn, Edward Archer, Erin Snow, Giorgio’s, Il Sandalo, Intermix, Jackie Rogers, Jennifer...
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Prague: What to See & Do: Music: Smetana Hall
One of the city’s premier Art Nouveau marvels, the Municipal House was completed in 1911 and today serves as the home of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. This world-renowned ensemble...
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Mallorca: Where to Stay: Boutique: Reads Hotel
Jane Stanbury, managing director of Balearic Discovery, recommends Reads for its beautiful rooms, pampering spa and excellent dining. “This family-run small luxury property with a Michelin-starred restaurant has the island’s...
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Editor's Picks: July News
This Month’s Dream: Donna Karan’s Sanctuary Parrot Cay, in the Turks & Caicos, has long been known as the kind of far-flung beach-chic destination where stylish travelers go to drop...
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Family: Pulse: Indagare Family Trip: Sea Island
We know that finding family vacations that balance the interests of well-traveled parents with the fun and comforts of young children can be a challenge to orchestrate. To make things...
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Editor's Picks: August News
This Month’s Dream: Botswana Known for its stunning scenery and endless miles of private nature reserves (as well as its stable government and economy), Botswana offers, in the words of...
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New York: Travel Insurance: MedJet Assist
When you buy medical insurance for a trip (which Indagare strongly recommends), most plans include medical evacuation to the nearest hospital they deem appropriate. But wouldn’t you rather be the...
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Editor's Picks: August Update
This Month’s Dream: Secret Lubéron More than fifteen years after British author Peter Mayle first wrote about the Lubéron, a then little-known region in the South of France, it continues...
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