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Where Are The World’s Top Destinations for Luxury Travelers?

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Italy, among the world’s top destinations, reigned atop three categories: favorite global, honeymoon and family destination Where are upscale travelers in the know heading for their getaways? The Virtuoso Luxe Report has the inside scoop on the world’s top destinations for the year ahead. Published each year, the report surveys Virtuoso’s expert travel advisors around the globe on the hottest trends they see for the year to come. Read on to discover where everyone from families to adventure-seekers to honeymooners are off to in the coming year.

Summer Vacation Ideas: See an Open-Air Opera, Jet to Cuba, and More

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It’s officially summer … and officially time for a vacation. If you don’t already have your grand summer adventure planned, these Virtuoso hotels are offering up a few new ideas: Catch a show at New Mexico’s gorgeous open-air Crosby Theatre. Opera comes with a view at Santa Fe’s open-air Crosby Theatre, surrounded by the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountains. Celebrate the new season – featuring the electronic-music-inspired “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” – with help from the opera concierge at the 58-room Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi . The concierge can procure VIP tickets, behind-the-scenes tours, and picnic-basket dinners for preshow tailgating.  Virtuoso travelers receive  breakfast daily and a $100 dining credit. Your home base for summer opera season: Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, New Mexico. See London while keeping up with your workout routine. The new Lanesborough Club & Spa takes the 93-room London establishment from an elegant Hyde...

The Coolest Bar In The World, Floyd’s Pelican Bar Jamaica – 2020

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A trip to Jamaica wouldn’t be complete without having a Red Stripe at Floyd’s Pelican Bar. No matter if you are staying in Negril, Ocho Rios, or Montego Bay it’s worth a day trip. It’s one of our favorite things to do in Jamaica. No other bar will ever compare. After several visits, we’ve put together everything you need to know when visiting the Pelican Bar in Jamaica. Floyd’s Pelican Bar Jamaica Guide 2020 History of the Pelican Bar Dreams do come true . Owner Floyd Forbes dreamed about a magical bar built on stilts in the middle of the ocean. Well in 2001 his dream became a reality and the Pelican Bar was open for business. There’s always a bunch of pelicans perched on the rocky sandbar next to the bar, and that’s where it got its name “Pelican Bar.” In the beginning, the bar was mainly for Floyd and his fellow fisherman buddies. However, it didn’t take long before more than just the fisherman wanted to grab a ...

17 Reasons to Visit Jamaica This Winter

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If the simple fact that Jamaica is the perfect temperature all winter long isn’t reason enough for you to visit, then here are 17 Reasons to visit Jamaica this winter. We just got back from the Sandals Ochi Resort in Ocho Rios and it’s already got me thinking where I want to go this winter. If you are looking for a little winter travel inspiration, look no further than Jamaica. 1. The Beach Trade white snow for white sand this winter, it feels a lot better between your toes! So many gorgeous beaches are the perfect place for a honeymoon in Jamaica. 2. Jerk Chicken Warm up with traditional Jerk Chicken served up with sauce seasoned with fiery scotch bonnet peppers. 3. Red Stripe The short squatty brown bottle with the white and red logo can be found all over the island and becomes synonymous with Jamaica after a few days on the island. 4. The Pelican Bar What’s not to love about a bar constructed of sticks almost a Kilometer from the shore? This one of a kind bar serves beer...