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Philanthropic travelers can have it all -- opulent surroundings, stunning sights and a chance to make a difference.: Philanthropic travelers can have it all – opulent surroundings, stunning sights and a chance to make a difference.; By Tiffany Hawk; Photo by Karyn Millet Giraffes in the Serengeti More photos here H umanitarian travel doesn’t have to mean hard labor or rustic lodging. Unlike voluntourism, philanthropic travel is high-end, designed for people with m... Full story

For affluent travelers, resorts are as much about investing in real estate as vacationing. Here is our roundup of resorts with options to buy.: For affluent travelers, resorts are as much about investing in real estate as vacationing. Here is our roundup of resorts with options to buy.; By Tiffany Hawk; The golf courses at The Residence Club are an oasis in the middle of the Coachella Valley. T he real estate market and the travel industry may be struggling, but there has never been a better time to shop for a second home. Al... Full story

We highlight a handful of hot dining venues for your next visit to Sonoma County... or New York City.: We highlight a handful of hot dining venues for your next visit to Sonoma County... or New York City.; By Victoria Namkung; The Peninsula’s jaw-dropping roof bar, Salon de Ning New York City Manhattan’s dining options are so limitless that it would take a lifetime to eat your way through the city that never sleeps. But these two restaur... Full story

Whether you're planning a honeymoon, a close encounter with Mother Nature or a family escape, St. Lucia has the resort that's right for you.: Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a close encounter with Mother Nature or a family escape, St. Lucia has the resort that's right for you.; By Amy Laughinghouse; Courtesy of Jade Mountain Y ou never forget your first glimpse of the Pitons, the wild and rugged signature peaks of St. Lucia. My husband and I were on a catamaran, cruising along the isle's undulating western coast, where co... Full story

The couples-only, all-inclusive resort, Sandals Antigua, is now even more luxurious with the recent opening of the Mediterranean Village, a $775-million expansion.: The couples-only, all-inclusive resort, Sandals Antigua, is now even more luxurious with the recent opening of the Mediterranean Village, a $775-million expansion.; By Steve Bramucci; I t is a fool's errand -- the business of romance. Never has there been anything so complex and yet unscientific, so very real but unwilling to bend to even one hard and fast rule. It might seem then, that to build a resort empire with... Full story

Travel Report: Beijing and London both recently unveiled airport terminals that are vying for the title of spectacular. Which do you prefer?: Travel Report: Beijing and London both recently unveiled airport terminals that are vying for the title of spectacular. Which do you prefer?; By Tiffany Hawk; Photo by Nigel Young Foster + Partners C ompeting for more than the Olympic games, Beijing and London have gone head to head to unveil two of the world's most spectacular airport terminals. Beijing's just-opened T3 is now the ... Full story

Travel Report: A round-up of some hot LA hotels for your visiting pleasure.: Travel Report: A round-up of some hot LA hotels for your visiting pleasure.; By Tiffany Hawk; When the Custom Hotel called its lobby contemporary, they were understating -- sheep, really? W ith the new Broad Contemporary Art Museum, a new garden at the Huntington, the renovated Malibu pier, and the continually unveilin... Full story

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