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7 Best Hotels in Greece
Discover the ultimate Greek getaway with our guide to the 7 Best Hotels in Greece. Explore luxurious stays and breathtaking views in the 7 Best Hotels in Greece.

Refined Travel By Ashley
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What's New In April: Star-Studded Wellness, Coastal Comebacks & Luxe Escapes
by Refined Travel by Ashley Image courtesy of Rosewood Amsterdam From Hollywood facial magic in Riviera Maya to the return of a Mallorca icon, this month’s travel lineup is all about relaxation in unforgettable settings. Read on for the latest stays to add to your list. Rosewood expands with two Europe openings Image courtesy of Rosewood Amsterdam Once the city’s Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam is rewriting history on the banks of the Prinsengracht with the brand’s much

Refined Travel By Ashley
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April Offers & Experiences: Festive Getaways, Extended Stays & Beachfront Retreats
By Refined Travel by Ashley Image courtesy of NIHI Sumba This month’s exclusive offers include festive escapes, extended stays and extra perks at some of the world’s most sought-after resorts. Whether you're planning an Easter retreat on a remote island or a sun-soaked summer in Miami, these are the stays to book now. 2 nights free for 5+ nights at NIHI Sumba Image courtesy of NIHI Sumba Located on a secluded island just a short flight from Bali, NIHI Sumba is the ideal back

Refined Travel By Ashley
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7 Dreamy Mini-Moon Hotels
Refined Travel By Ashley image courtesy of Wildflower Farms I'm all about big, bold honeymoons. But with the stress of wedding planning, adding another thing to your plate — planning a far-flung adventure — sometimes isn't in the cards. That's where mini-moons come in. These are known as shorter, more low-key getaways taken immediately post-nuptials. There are tons of dreamy locations across the US that make for a perfect mini-moon (you can always extend your stay, of course)

Refined Travel By Ashley
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My Favorite Black-Owned Hotels and Resorts Around the World
Image Courtesy of Spice Island Beach Resort Whatever type of travel you're craving — be it a weekend away at a charming bed and breakfast, or an elaborate tropical vacation — you're in luck. Below, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite Black-owned hotels and resorts, from Nashville to Cartagena. There’s something here for every travel style (funky, sophisticated, bohemian). Who's ready? Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, VA Image Courtesy of Salamander Resort & Spa, Middlebu

Refined Travel By Ashley
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6 Tented Camps to Travel to Now
Image Courtesy of Nayara Tented Camp Glamping is having a moment, and I'm here for it. Luxury tented camps around the world are redefining what a tent can be. Forget the single-post A-framers of yore, and even the high-tech provisions sold by the likes of The North Face and REI. Now is the era of chic, canvas-walled oases in stellar locations, from Africa to Costa Rica. Indeed, many of my favorite tented camps are blissfully isolated, perched among relatively untouched wilder

Refined Travel By Ashley
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Here's Why Angama Mara is the Luxury Safari Lodge of My Dreams
Photo Courtesy of Angama Mara There are some hotels you never want to leave. Angama Mara, a luxurious safari lodge overlooking Kenya’s...

Refined Travel By Ashley
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My Favorite Michelin Key Hotels in France
Image Courtesy of Gregoire Gardette for La Maison d'Estournel Michelin, that French tire company and global master of culinary taste,...

Refined Travel By Ashley
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Our Newest Preferred Partnerships: European Gems, Resorts & Urban Icons
Our latest partners are masters of taste. Their individual styles — regal Italian, cottage-chic, Art Deco — differ, but all offer a...

Refined Travel By Ashley
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Why The Greenwich Hotel's Shibui Spa is the Spa of Your Dreams
Photo Courtesy of the Greenwich Hotel When you first enter the subterranean Shibui Spa, in Manhattan's Greenwich Hotel, you feel like...

Refined Travel By Ashley
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