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Cartagena, Colombia
$0.00With its cocaine days in the past, the Colombian seaport of Cartagena has emerged as the belle of the ball. Cartagena, a fairy tale city of romance, legends, and sheer beauty, is a captivating place that can be hard to escape. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cartagena draws legions of tourists and thus, inevitably, aggressive touts and money changers. This is the place to drop all sightseeing routines. Instead, just stroll through Cartagena's maze of cobbled alleys, where enormous balconies are hidden and massive churches cast their shadows across leafy plazas.
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Luxury Patrol: Mykonos, Greece
$0.00MYKONOS – is just possibly THE most famous of all the Greek Islands. And a well-deserved honor - as well as being Party Central for the country...
One of the famed Cyclades Islands, Mykonos's fame and notoriety goes back hundreds of years. A war ground between so many differing factions, Mykonos reflects the grandeur of its history, as well as the excitement and modernity of being one of Europe's top tourist island destinations.
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Luxury Patrol: Caracas, Venezuela
$0.00Venezuela’s urban spirit can be discovered mainly from understanding Caracas, its capital city. Being the largest city in Venezuela, Caracas is known for being one of the most cosmopolitan and modern cities in South America. Nowhere else in the country will you find such an array of cultural activity, world-class museums or eclectic cuisine. Complementing these attractions is an agreeable sunny climate, often described as ‘eternal summer,’ and a natural exuberance that pleasantly contrasts with the urban fabric.
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Guayaquil, Ecuador
$0.00Guayquil, Ecuador, classiness and luxury come together in this small yet vibrant city. Situated along the Pacific Ocean, Guayaquil delivers exclusive shopping, dinning, culture and luxurious lifestyle.
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Hamptons Part 3
$0.00AUTUMN 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.
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Luxury Patrol: On a Mission to the Gold Coast of California!
$0.00Santa 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.
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Cala di Volpe: Costa Smerelda, Sardinia
$0.00Cala 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.
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Cape Town, South Africa
$0.00The 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.
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Luxury Patrol: Florence, Italy
$0.00FLORENCE - MAJESTIC PLACE OF THE BIRTH OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE. HOME TO THE MEDICIS - LORENZO THE MAGNIFICENT and all those other famous men, and even CATHERINE de MEDICI, later to be Queen of France. It is where Machiavelli wrote his tale of political backstabbing and maneuvering - THE PRINCE. And where Michelangelo left lasting treasures in the streets, squares and museums of this medieval living Museum.
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Luxury Patrol: Machu Picchu, Peru
$0.00An ancestral culture will come back to life on you next vacation. Peru! You have to see it to believe it. Open your eyes and all of a sudden awaken in Machu Picchu, magical city, which has recently been internationally voted as one the new Seven Wonders of the World.
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Marbella, Spain
$0.00Marbella, deep into Southern Spain, the region known as Andalucía, is one of the world's greatest and most famous resorts for the super-rich and very famous. Its renewed popularity came with the advent of two concepts spearheaded by several great and famous men.
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Luxury Patrol:New York Chapter 3
$0.00WHY DO PEOPLE COME TO NEW YORK?
WHY DO THEY COME AS 54,000,000 STRONG.
WHY DO THEY COME IN GROUPS - THEN STAND CLOGGING THE SIDEWALKS AND
CROSSWALKS OF THE CITY?
WHY IS NYC THE SECOND MOST VISITED CITY ON EARTH?
BECAUSE IT'S FABULOUS - FANTASTIC - GOBSMACKING - THRILLING - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE...
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The Hamptons - Long Island, NY
$0.00America'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.
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The Italian Lakes
$0.00Just like the American Great Lakes, there are several of note in Italy, and we'll visit them.But, let's take a first look at Lake Como, in English and American, but the more romantic - Lago di Como in Italian. Whilst it has been a popular tourist destination for many years, with the advent of George Clooney and his villa full of Hollywood friends, Lago di Como is a paparazzi mecca.
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The Luxury Patrol Travel Tip Guide
$0.00For those of us who always considered ourselves travelers, and never tourists, this part of our lives is even more luxurious because we have so much more money to spend!!! Hey, there has to be some advantages in getting older - aging gracefully - call it what you wish, but here are a few tips for you to follow when traveling anywhere in the world.
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Luxury Patrol: Paris
$0.00When was the first time, or the last time you saw Paris? But all those wonderful songs go humming through your mind as you stroll on the Champs Elysee. Wherever you are in Paris, you're walking through History. Streets and Parks that were created for Kings, Palaces that are now Museums, art galleries that hold the finest examples of art from centuries ago to the latest art from the sidewalks of Paris.
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Tangiers - Morocco
$0.00“Come with me to the Casbah!”
Who said those immortal words, in which movie, or book?
They certainly capture the magic of what lies ahead when you chose to visit this beautiful city on the water. For such a small country, Morocco is blessed with several “major” cities, all with their own real and distinctive feelings and fabulous flavors.
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Luxury Patrol: Hong Kong
$0.00Hong Kong, known as Asia’s World City, is an intricate mix of the cosmopolitan and traditional. Its breathtaking modern skyline acts as a dramatic backdrop for the ancient temples and fishing jetties, which haven't changed for more than a thousand years. The city is an exciting and dynamic destination offering a wide array of things to see and do. Even the most discerning and adventurous travelers will be thrilled by the experience.
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Luxury Patrol: Malta
$0.00Its 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.
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Washington D.C.: A place of history and luxury
$0.00A stroll down the National Mall in Washington D.C. is captivating. Flowers bloom all around as children enjoy the smell of freshly cut grass. National landmarks surround the grand avenue sprinkled with museums and gardens. The Potomac River flows into the Tidal Basin surrounded by cherry blossom trees. This is the first sight many think of as Washington D.C., a powerful city filled with history. I know it as a city of opulence and splendor.
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Luxury Patrol: Grand Cayman
$0.00Welcome 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.
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Luxury Patrol : Boston
$0.00Steeped in history, Boston is the manifestation of America’s beginnings. It is also, albeit conversely, an allusion to its future. It is home to institutions on the cutting edge of technological and intellectual innovation. It is bursting at the seams with young, dynamic students from every corner of the globe – people who will one day lead the world. This unique mix of the charm of yesterday and the power of tomorrow is a delight to all who encounter The Bean.
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Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado
$0.00ASPEN/SNOWMASS has morphed into a year-round elite resort. Whatever your pleasure, you can probably find it here. Beginning as a world famous ski-resort, over the years it has built itself into a year-round must attend place, with pleasures for everyone.
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Bahamas: Luxury in the Caribbean
$0.00The radiant blue of the sky, melds seamlessly into the pristine blue of the ocean. BAHAMAS - by air or by sea, it is an island string with strong ties to its Colonial past, and 21st century companies using it as a tax haven.
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Monte Carlo, Monaco: Part Two
$0.00SBM 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.
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