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The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has connected Waris Ahluwalia with Luca Guadagnino, the director of the Golden Globe-nominated film, ʻI Am Loveʼ to create a film that showcases some of Americaʼs favorite destinations. The short film stars Agyness Deyn at three of The Luxury Collectionʼs most iconic properties across the United States, aiming to inspire global travelers to explore and discover destinations in a unique and authentic way.

http://www.thefilmhere.com/

Dreaming of... Delaire Graff Estate

The "Dreaming Of..." series showcases hotels, restaurants, spas, cities, and all other kinds of places that we haven't, but certainly would love to discover in person someday. In the meantime, here is a glimpse...

Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa

If you have luxurious places in mind you would like to visit someday or if you would like to stay at this property, contact us via e-mail.

http://www.delaire.co.za/

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In 2004, El Encanto, a luxury hotel in Santa Barbara, was purchased by Orient Express. Considered a historic property in the area, it is currently being renovated to rejuvenate and improve the hotel. Previously, the neighborhood cited some problems with the propery like air conditioning and parking, which will obviously be resolved before the awaited reopening of this landmark.

http://www.orient-express.com/

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LVMH Oman
Sultanate of Oman

Opening: 2012

What to expect: Another Louis Vuitton touched hotel for the Cheval Blanc luxury chain. A Dior Boutique and Givenchy Spa will surely be available to guests as they enjoy time on island of Al Sodah, which is where the hotel and its 32 private villas will be located.

If you're interested in being one of the first people to book a stay here, e-mail us.

http://www.lvmh.com/

LE BRISTOL, Paris, France

I had the honor of being invited in December to see the new La Prairie Spa and 3 Michelin star restaurant Epicure, which overlooks the most beautiful hotel courtyard in the Bristol Hotel in Paris.

The La Prairie Spa was beautiful and well needed. The treatment rooms have large windows to draw in inspiration from the outside and let you never forget that you are in Paris.

The Bristol hotel is the finest palace hotel in Paris. It was hard to believe they were ever lacking in what they just added; however, they achieved such greatness without it and they deserve to keep being rewarded for their perfectionism and hard work.

The Bristol is part of the Oetker Collection, which to me, is the best hotel collection so far. It has the most beautiful hotels and the best standards and service.

http://www.lebristolparis.com/

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