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Ever since growing up watching the Mary-Kate and Ashley travel films, I have longed for the day I could stay at The Atlantis . Granted, the film was made at the first Atlantis (in the Bahamas), but nonetheless my check-in to The Atlantis Dubai felt long overdue. On previous stopovers to Dubai I have gone out of my way to visit the Atlantis. My first time in Dubai I made a special trip over to experience the Aquaventure Waterpark ( circa 2013 ) and just a couple of years ago in 2017 revisited the property with my little brother in tow to explore the Lost Chambers Aquarium. For certain this is an attraction in itself when visiting Dubai, but to stay at the Atlantis the Palm was an entirely different experience. What is Included in your Stay One of the biggest draw cards to staying at the Atlantis the Palm is the exclusivity offered to in-house guests. There are a number of areas at the Atlantis for in-house guests only, including the impressive lobby and private bea...

High-intensity health hits Manhattan. While the hive-like interactive artwork known as Vessel and the telescoping shell of The Shed performance venue may seem like NYC’s latest Instagram stars, Hudson Yards’ Equinox Hotel is the one drawing cut and toned jet-setters to the West Side. The first foray into lodging for Equinox – a brand best known for elite fitness clubs and SoulCycle spin classes – puts its health-focused spin on traditional luxury hotel amenities with a range of holistic services, from in-room IV vitamin drips to a certified sleep coach. Each of the 212 rooms is acoustically insulated and stocked with nutritional supplements to help guests rejuvenate or relax; they also include showers equipped with three shower heads and steam options, plus products that incorporate the scents of fresh herbs grown on the nearby High Line. A guest room designed for a good night’s rest in the city that never sleeps. Travelers can hit the spa for cryotherapy and quantum harmonic...

By Sarah Rose Planning your next vacation is almost as enjoyable as the trip itself. The possibilities are endless. Do you want to sunbathe in Saint Bart’s, or stay in a luxury tent on a trip-of-a-lifetime safari to South Africa? With so many hotel options, it can be completely overwhelming. Where do you start? We suggest Virtuoso’s award-winning Best of the Best –  the ultimate endorsement directory featuring more than 1,100 curated properties worldwide. It’s sure to inspire you with a serious case of wanderlust – and you can only get a copy if you work with a Virtuoso travel advisor. Virtuoso’s 2017 Best of the Best Hotel Guide. Take a digital peek at the 2017 Best of the Best and get inspired with beautiful photos and insider tips from travel advisors who have personally been to these properties. In addition to discovering hundreds of hotels you’ll want to visit, here’s what else you’ll find in these pages: All the Perks. You get more than an amazing stay when you p...

Home to one of the world’s most vibrant natural environments, Costa Rica attracts many tourists every year to its pristine beaches and tropical rainforests. Located in Central America, this gorgeous country is a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. Diverse landscapes offer habitats for exotic flowers, animals, birds and reptiles as well as adrenaline rushes like ziplining, whitewater rafting, sport fishing and mountain biking. What could be more perfect than a modern vacation resort right in the middle of all this splendor? Find out more about the best beach resorts in Costa Rica . Nestled within an enchanting setting of tropical rainforest and colorful villages along the beautiful Guanacaste coastline in in the northwestern part of Costa Rica, the Hotel Punta Islita is a premiumvacation resort for both couples and families. Guests can choose between elegant, spacious rooms with balconies that open to idyllic ocean views or private villas that house two to four bedrooms, ...

Are you getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night? Sleep is one of our most precious commodities, yet we’re not getting enough of it. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours a night for adults, but most people get under seven. And the amount people get has been decreasing over the years – nine hours used to be standard. To celebrate World Sleep Day March 14, and assist you with getting a great night’s slumber when you’re traveling, here are Virtuoso hotels lending a helping hand. To book a stay at any of them, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor or find one by clicking here.