The French Riviera has drawn people to its shores for generations. Medieval villages cling to the hillsides, grand villas sit behind stone walls and umbrella pines, and the Mediterranean provides a rather glorious backdrop to daily life. Artists came for the light, European aristocracy for the mild winters, and by the 1950s, Saint-Tropez had become …
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After the whirlwind of Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, I was ready to trade the bright lights for some fresh mountain air. My next stop was Colorado's San Juan Mountains, where winding rivers, pine forests and the quiet of the mountains provided a much-needed change of pace. I have been sending guests for years …
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From snow-covered mountain lodges to Caribbean beaches, a little flexibility can open up some wonderful possibilities for Christmas and New Year’s travel. The festive season is one of my favorite times of year to travel. Hotels take on a different atmosphere, families find time to be together, and familiar destinations have a way of feeling …
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From Bonifacio’s limestone cliffs to the wild Cap Corse peninsula and the citadel of Calvi. After eight days aboard the BANG! yacht, sailing between Sardinia and Corsica, we arrived in Bonifacio beneath its enormous white limestone cliffs. The old town is perched so high above the water that, from the boat, you find yourself wondering …
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Sardinia had been on my list for years, and it seems that this is the moment for travelers to explore beyond the Italian mainland and to dig deeper into its historic and authentic Mediterranean islands! Our journey gave us the chance to do exactly that. We traveled from the southern and southeastern coasts across to …
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For eight days this summer, BANG! became our home as we moved through the emerald waters of Sardinia and the limestone coastline of southern Corsica. Sheltered anchorages, long lunches ashore, afternoons spent in the water: this stretch of the Mediterranean gave me two destinations I'd wanted to see for years. I spend a good portion …
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There are few places in the world where arriving by boat feels entirely natural. The Amalfi Coast is at the top of that list. The famous ribbon of road carved into the cliffs is spectacular, but it is also famously congested, winding, and not ideal for those who are prone to motion sickness. Experiencing this …
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It is no secret that Italy holds a very special place in my heart. Over the years, I have returned time and again, always finding another region, another village, another unforgettable experience waiting to be discovered. Whether exploring the vineyards of Franciacorta, restoring body and mind in South Tyrol, or wandering the timeless streets of …
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Three Days, Three Michelin Stars, and a Birthday Worth the Trip My mother-in-law celebrates her 80th birthday this year, and with family roots in Extremadura, it felt like the right moment to explore a region of Spain I had long wanted to know better. We set off from Madrid for three days filled with history, …
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Dublin greets visitors with Georgian symmetry, lively pubs, and a sense that every street has a story to tell. Centuries of history live comfortably alongside a vibrant modern culture. Founded by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago, Dublin has long served as Ireland's political, cultural, and literary heart. From the elegant Georgian squares …
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