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Santa Barbara – Just 90 minutes from Los Angeles juxtaposed between the local wine region of the Santa Ynez valley and the Pacific Ocean is known as the gold coast of California.  Also known as the American Riviera of the West Coast it’s mild and nearly perfect climate all year round weather make this a perfect destination. 

The next time you’re picking between sipping rose on the beach, trekking up a lush mountainside and journeying through wine-country – stop. Don’t pick at all. Travel to Cape Town and get a taste of all three. Nestled between the Table Mountain and the Table Bay, this South African city is bursting with beautiful people. It boasts a plethora of different cultures, architectural styles and neighborhoods to keep you well satiated through your visit.  Whether you stay at Sol Kerzner’s unapologetically opulent One & Only, the majestic Mount Nelson Hotel or the quirky Hemingway House, warmth and charming hospitality await you. 

AUTUMN IN NEW YORK, may spell the thrill of First Nighting for we New Yorkers. But Autumn in New York is an outdoor person's dream.  Especially in the Hamptons, where the mixture of sea, sand, dunes, grass, fields and forests show a glorious display of  Fall colors.

It often feels like holidays are becoming more jam-packed with things to do than the average workweek. If you’re tired of traipsing between monuments and mountains and feel in dire need of a long swig of rum punch - head to Jamaica.  Aside from being a stunning island with lush jungles and beaches, Jamaica is a state of mind.  People are happy, appreciative of life and quite literally ever-smiling.  Things on the island operate at a pace that would drive any true-blue New Yorker half insane, but that's the charm. 

THE FRENCH RIVIERA - the bluest blue water, the clearest bluest sky, yellow perfection of the sun, and indolent days spent on a beach, a boat, or partying all night.  That's what most people think of the French Riviera, the Cote d'Azure, and of St.Tropez in particular.

America's East Coast Riviera, that's how locals feel about the Hamptons.Then again, there are locals, and locals.  The real locals are the people of Long Island who live in the Hamptons year around.  The other "locals" are rich owners and renters who inhabit from May till September.  New Yorkers, for some strange reason, have come to regard summer as that time between Memorial Day (third Monday in May), and Labor Day, first Monday in September.  So, every piece of action is crammed into three oh so short, super-revved up months of summer.

Cala di Volpe, is a destination and an exclusive hotel, located on the breathtaking area of Sardinia, called Costa Smerelda. Discovered and developed by the Aga Khan, this area is noted for its exclusivity, extravagances, elegance and glamour. As you can imagine, Costa Smerelda means – Emerald Coast, because of the green sea surrounding the coastline. It’s as if someone color painted it different shades of green merging eventually into the blue Mediterranean.

The French Riviera explodes with famous cities, and places, restaurants and museums, choose one, choose them all. It's guaranteed you'll have an amazing time and come back again, and again, and again.

Long Branch, New Jersey exudes sophistication and opulence in an elite group of New Jersey’s finest shore towns. Situated along the Atlantic coast, Long Branch delivers the trifecta: shopping, dinning, and luxury lifestyle. Whether spending the day or indulging in a weekend getaway, your Mimosa is waiting in your oceanfront suite.

Because of its breathtaking beauty and grandeur, Venice is a place that makes you decide whether to spend most of your time outdoors, taking in the unparalleled beauty of the City.  Or, you still have a passion to traipse through Museums, Art Galleries, Churches/Basilicas or other cultural/historical buildings. 

Barcelona – The Capital of the province Catalina.  Catalina consists of four provinces, Barcelona, Girona, Lledia and Tarragonia. During the 1960’s Catalina went through what is known as the “Spanish Miracle” which was the economic boom that really put Barcelona on the map. This miracle brought about improved living standards and an even bigger middle class in all of Spain. 

Bangalore has that sort of inimitable notion of laid-back, luxurious living that is unique to the city. Opulence abounds, yet pretension is thankfully absent amongst the warm, cosmopolitan population of India’s IT hub. From the expansive Cubbon Park, which sits in the center of the city (a mini-central park if you will) to the expatriate filled suburb of Whitefield, the city is a charming destination. 

Aloha and Maholo! The natives welcome you to the beautiful island of Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. The unique landscape is home to volcanoes, valleys and rainforests creating the ultimate paradise. From the moment you land Maui will take your breath away. 

Bermuda is an island unlike any other. Often mistaken for a member of the Caribbean family, Bermuda is only 650 miles away from North Carolina. Her turquoise water and pink beaches are the perfect getaway for honeymooners and cruise ship liners. Spanning only 21 square miles, Bermuda proves that good things really do come in small packages!

Welcome to the VIBRANT Grand Cayman Island, the largest of three making up the Cayman Islands. Located in the Western Caribbean, Grand Cayman is a cruise lover’s paradise and home to every color of the rainbow. The island is one of eight colonies making up the British West Indies including: The Bahamas, Barbados, British Guiana, British Honduras, Jamaica (with its dependencies the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands), Trinidad and Tobago, the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands. When you are in Grand Cayman the possibilities are endless for shopping, eating, exploring and lounging. It’s no surprise she is most famous for her fabulous duty-free prices on designer merchandise such as Gucci, Movado, John Hardy and Michele. 

SBM rules and reigns supreme in Monaco.  In addition to the grande hotels of bygone years, they own the two major Beach Hotels.  The famed Monte Carlo Beach Club, with its world famous concert facility the Sporting Club.  And the new SBM shuttle buses take you between these destinations during your stay at the SBM hotels.

Its name will live in history, as it has for almost 2,000 years. But, given the pop culture of our society, it is getting ready to become even more famous as a Royal visitor will one day soon set foot on the soil of Malta.

Puerto Vallarta – located just below the Sierra Madre Mountains on the Pacific Ocean’s Bahia de Banderas where the states of Jalisco and Nayarit meet. There are beaches with sand so white it looks like it was poured fresh out of an hourglass. Time almost stands still in this place that is noted as the friendliest city in the world. Enough about the lesson in geography – the reason this place is on the map is because of Elizabeth Taylor! Elizabeth’s affair with Richard Burton was highly publicized in the 1960’s.

Eilat on the northern tip of the Red Sea, is home to luxury resorts and breathtaking panoramic views. Israelis will tell you, Eilat is the land of domestic vacationers and international tourist. So come relax, rejuvenate and indulge in the city’s remarkable resorts and spas and experience royalty in the Middle East. 

Come Back to Jamaica... used to be the popular theme song of Air Jamaica. With its mouthwatering views of the island, the happy singing and dancing islanders, and the perfect weather to lure you, of course you're going back!

Welcome to the jewel of Brazil!

At once both a cinematic cityscape and a grimy urban front line, Rio de Janeiro, known as the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city), is nothing if not exhilarating. Flanked by gorgeous mountains, white-sand beaches and verdant rainforests fronting deep blue sea, Rio occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world. Aside from the dramatic view from Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) atop Corcovado Mountain, and famous Carnival celebrations, Rio is also a city of stunning architecture, abundant museums, and marvelous food. On your next vacation, not only fall in love with the stunning woman, but also with this little piece of Brazilian jewel.

Few destinations are as charming and poetic as Salzburg, Austria.  This cherished city, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, has no end of enchanting qualities.  Flowing rivers, snow-capped Alps, baroque architecture, castles, cathedrals, and a preserved “Old Town” transport you back in time.  It is home to one of the world’s most beloved composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.  Every summer, the city hosts the Salzburg Music Festival, a renowned celebration of music and drama, to honor their favorite son.  The Von Trapp family, from the beloved film The Sound of Music, also calls this city home.  Throughout Salzburg, you will recognize churches, gardens, and castles featured in the picture.  You may even hear Julie Andrews’ voice echoing from the hills themselves.