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2023

Africa & the Middle Eastâs 12 Most Anticipated Hotel and Resort Openings

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(credit: AlUla)In our third installment of the most anticipated luxury property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Africa and the Middle East for 2024. Dar Tantora – Scheduled to open January 2024 In historic AlUla Old Town, Dar Tantora is named after AlUla’s famous sundial. Created from sensitively restored mudbrick buildings, this 30-room eco-lodge is designed to share traditional bedouin living experiences, with an upscale twist highlighted by its use of traditional décor, furniture and artistic treatments. Using modern engineering in tandem with traditional materials and techniques, guests will be enraptured by the…

Dec

21

2023

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Roadtrip in a Sporty 2024 Cadillac CT4-V

Luxury Cars

Cadillac CT4-V. Photo by Jill WeinleinRecently I had the opportunity to drive a sporty radiant red 2024 Cadillac CT4-V sedan to the stunning new Pendry Newport Beach. The one hour drive from Los Angeles was a breeze when I pushed the Super Cruise button. It's the first true hands-free driving technology for compatible roads. This vehicle's turbocharged 2.7 L Dual-Volute engine with 325 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. She handles like a dream with her all-wheel drive performance. The new technology provides an ever-growing network for select eligible Cadillac vehicles to travel on over 400,000 miles of compatible roads throughout the United States and…

Dec

20

2023

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USA & Canadaâs 17 Most Anticipated Hotel and Resort Openings

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(credit: Auberge Resorts)In our fifth and final installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in the USA and Canada for 2024. Bowie House – Scheduled to open January 2024 An imaginative and bold urban retreat from Auberge Resorts, Bowie House will be one of the first true luxury hotels to open in Fort Worth, TX. In the city’s thriving Cultural District, the hotel’s 106 guest rooms consist of chic open floor lofts and spacious suites that embody Fort Worth’s charm and sophistication with traditional Western finishes. The art-filled hotel…

Dec

19

2023

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Asia and Australiaâs 12 Most Anticipated Hotel and Resort Openings

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(credit: Soneva)In our fourth installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Asia and Australia for 2024. Soneva Secret – Scheduled to open January 2024 Located in the sparkling waters of the Maldives’ Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Soneva Secret will present 14 overwater and island villas, including the Maldives’ first floating villa. As the first resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, each villa features a dedicated team of three, which includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is wholly personalized. Including secret hideaways accessible only…

Dec

18

2023

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Experience the Luxury of Londonâs Festive Season at These Iconic Hotels

Hotels

Photo courtesy of Secret LondonWho can resist the thrill of London’s during the holidays? With its festive season in full swing, the capital city has transformed into a winter wonderland — cloaked in dazzling lights and warmed by a uniquely British Christmas cheer. However you prefer to celebrate the holiday season, you can experience the enchantment of London’s festive season by immersing yourself in the holiday opulence of its iconic landmark hotels. Whether you're seeking a dose of glamour, a traditional Christmas experience, or a tranquil escape from the excitement, we’ve selected three London hotels that will make your holiday…

Dec

17

2023

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Mexico & the Caribbeanâs 9 Most Anticipated Hotel and Resort Openings

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(credit: St. Regis Cap Cana) Dec. 15th, 2023 In our second installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Mexico & the Caribbean for 2024. SHA Mexico – Scheduled to open January 2024 Clinical wellness leader SHA Wellness Clinic will be opening their second location in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, just 35 minutes north of Cancun International Airport. With 100 suites and 35 residences, SHA Mexico will be a health-centered wellness paradise in a setting of pristine nature and cultural heritage. The pioneering wellness brand will be bringing their clinical…

Dec

16

2023

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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid: A New Landmark in Spain’s Capital

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(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid)Housed in the original Banco Hispano Americano headquarters building, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid faces the Plaza Canalejas and forms the main entrance to Galería Canalejas. When entering the property, you walk through the dramatic El Patio, a landmark that has been familiar to Madrileños for more than 100 years. Along with the concierge and check in desk on the lobby floor, the lobby level lounge serves authentic Spanish cuisine with premium products for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but it is truly a scene for Afternoon Tea; guests and Madrileños alike can be seen grabbing a quick…

Dec

15

2023

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Frederique Constant Celebrates with Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

Jewelry & Watches

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Frederique Constant celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary and the fifteenth anniversary of its Manufacture Tourbillon with a limited-edition version of its Manufacture Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar. The new Frederique Constant Manufacture Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar.The Geneva-based watchmaker will release thirty-five examples of the new 41mm by 12.65mm pink gold watch. With a contemporary design, the watch melds both of its namesake technical complications within a blue dial, carefully adapting the upper half of the tourbillon aperture to fit alongside the calendar displays. This shape differs from the classically round aperture found within the watchmaker’s existing tourbillon…

Dec

14

2023

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Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City: A Luxury Respite From the Hustle and Bustle of CDMX

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(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City)Featuring 200 guest rooms and 40 suites, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is just steps from the busy grand boulevard of Paseo de la Reforma. Set around a verdant inner courtyard with tropical fruit trees, the hacienda-style hotel lets guests escape from the hectic urban hustle of Mexico’s vibrant capital city. Just a short stroll away from Bosque de Chapultepec and the trendy neighborhoods of Condesa and Polanco, the Spanish colonial design of the hotel brings you back to a time of elegance and grandeur, a great foundation for a lovely stay. Surrounded by a…

Dec

14

2023

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Chronoswiss Unveils New Grand Regulators

Jewelry & Watches

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Chronoswiss adds two new models to its Grand Regulator series, a collection of primarily 44mm steel watches featuring the watchmaker’s trademark regulator dial arrangement with a large central minute hand and smaller off-center hour hand. The new Chronoswiss Grand Regulator Cowboy.One model, the Grand Regulator Cowboy, offers a black case with a skeletonized black dial nicely accented with gold markers and typeface. The Cowboy comes affixed to a brown hornback alligator strap. The new Chronoswiss Grand Regulator Night Prowler.The second debut, the Grand Regulator Night Prowler, features a deep blue skeletonized dial, blue accents and markers, and a…