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LAND OF ENCHANTMENT

My parents are avid collectors of Native American jewelry, and during my childhood would return from trips to New Mexico with gifts of turquoise jewelry for myself and my sisters. While I have always treasured these pieces, it wasn’t until a recent weekend at Santa Fe’s Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado that I truly understood

A DIAMOND IN THE DESERT

I often share tales of faraway destinations, but I recently discovered the most spectacular gem just a short flight from Chicago. Utah luxury resort Amangiri is one of the world’s most renowned retreats and has been showered with well-deserved accolades including Robb Report’s recent declaration that Amangiri is one of “The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels

CALL OF THE WILD

One adjective comes to mind with the mention of southern Africa—soulful. Its exquisite natural beauty, the wildness of its furred and feathered inhabitants, and the beauty of an African sunset … all are, with a nod to Shakespeare’s The Tempest, “the stuff that dreams are made of.” I recently ventured through Botswana with my high

UMA PAIXÃO POR PORTUGAL

Occupying the west coast of Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, Portugal offers a bit of everything—rich history, stunning architecture, glorious terrain, delicious wines, traditional fare, and a color wheel of sea hues. We began our tour of the country in its capital city, Lisbon. Founded by the Phoenicians and one of Europe’s oldest fortifications, Lisbon was later

ULTRA-LUXURY CRUISING TO THE SEVENTH CONTINENT

For many travelers, an adventure to the White Continent is truly a bucket list item. For those wishing to experience it in the lap of luxury while not sacrificing either the spirit or the letter of true adventure, it’s now possible aboard Silversea Cruises’ ultra-luxury ship, Silver Endeavour. The arrival of Silver Endeavour, a PC6

A VINTNER’S DREAM

I have always loved Argentina for its cultural combination of European customs and Latin American traditions, its diverse landscapes that include forests, deserts, mountains, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline, and its similar time zone making jet lag a nonissue. This, however, was my first trip to the heart of Argentina’s wine country, Mendoza;

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