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Stockholm
Three days is just enough time to relish the best of the city. For all you need to know...
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Brazil: Angra dos Reis
Imagine a boater’s paradise of small islands with deserted beaches and hidden coves with warm turquoise waters and you get an idea of the paradise of Angra.
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Articles
New York: Where to Eat: Hot Spots: Public
Surprisingly delicious global fusion fare. Menu highlights include the lentil salad appetizer and the lamb entree. Make sure to order two plates if you arrive hungry as portions are small....
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Brazil: Buzios: Introduction: Overview
Once a sleepy fishing town, Buzios first came into the international spotlight when Brigitte Bardot visited in 1964. Now this peninsula of mountains and beaches is a vacation spot for...
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Brazil: Buzios: Strategies: Getting There
Just 100 miles northeast of Rio de Janiero, Buzios is an easy weekend getaway. While short flights are offered, it’s easy to hire a bus or take a taxi. A...
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Brazil: Buzios: Strategies: Lay of the Land
January is the middle of summer in Brazil; this translates to 85-degree weather, with a humidity reminiscent of Thailand and an intense sun that only the locals can handle all...
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Brazil: Buzios: Where to Stay: Overview
Accommodations in Buzios can be a bit tricky. There are plenty of homes to rent but pictures have proved to be deceiving, so staying in a hotel is going to...
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Brazil: Buzios: Where to Eat: Overview
During my recent trip, the city was not as crowded as usual for the middle of the summer, according to a few regulars. But things were still buzzing at midnight...
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New York: Where to Stay: Newcomers: The Standard New York
Straddling the High Line Railway track, André Balazs new transformer-like Standard Hotel in New York’s Meatpacking District seems to float above the Hudson River. In true Balazs style, the property...
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Miami: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Alchemist
Don’t be put off by its Lincoln Road location; exclusive brands like Libertine, Hervé Leger and See by Chloe are what you’ll find here. Their selection of accessories are international...
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Miami: What to See & Do: Spas: Standard Spa
“I recommend the Standard Spa to everyone. I have yet to find a better manicure/pedicure anywhere, ever. Ask for Cindy; she is the best. If you book any treatment over...
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Miami: Where to Eat: On the Water: Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill
“The Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill at the Standard Hotel is right on the water and lovely at night, low-key and easy going, nice crowd, lots of locals. Food is...
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Food/Wine: Places: Where To Eat and Spa in Miami
You Asked: Can you recommend a few good restaurants in Miami? Nothing Michelin or molecular, more of the locals’ type of places, including Cuban. Also, if your team knows of...
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Mexico: Riviera Maya: Where to Stay: Luxury: Banyan Tree Mayakoba
As the place for its first venture outside of Asia, the Banyan Tree hotel company chose the Riviera Maya. For one, because the beach resort destination is close to the...
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Costa Rica: Where to Stay: Luxury: Four Seasons Costa Rica
For me, a great holiday includes a good balance between relaxation and adventure, and having those special moments that create a distinctive sense of place. Upon arriving at my suite...
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Costa Rica: Where to Stay: Setting: Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Many resorts around the world claim to have a dramatic setting, but in the case of Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, in the northern region of Costa Rica, it’s not...
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