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"Like wildflowers, you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.” — E.V. Thompson |
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INTRODUCING: PENINSULA PAPAGAYO
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Peninsula Papagayo has long been one of Costa Rica's most coveted addresses, a fully gated community of 1,400 coastal acres where protected wilderness and genuine sophistication exist in rare balance. Through our new partnership with Peninsula Papagayo Private Home Stays, your clients can now experience it from the most personal vantage point.
Guests stay in remarkable homes designed by the late Antoine Predock, each positioned for sweeping views over back-to-back bays, with private pools, dedicated concierge service, and privileged access to everything the peninsula has to offer, from zip lines through protected wilderness at The Outpost to tee times on the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course and sunset dining at the Clubhouse at Prieta Beach.
We are thrilled to welcome Peninsula Papagayo Private Home Stays to our collection and look forward to sharing these exceptional 4-5 bedroom villas with your clients. |
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EXPLORE OUR DESTINATIONS |
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Over the Top Trips: When Only the Most Extraordinary Will Do
Some trips go beyond extraordinary. From diving into the world's first underwater winery to barbecuing on Arctic pack ice, from booking out an entire hotel floor in Manhattan to sleeping in the globe's largest overwater villa, this is travel at its most ambitious. |
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The Perfect Picnic: Al Fresco Dining Taken to New Heights
These thoughtfully curated picnic experiences take dining outdoors to remarkable places: ancient lava fields in Iceland, lavender-scented gardens in Guatemala, secret beaches in the South Pacific, and clifftop perches overlooking the Balinese coast. |
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IN THE NEWS |
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Maureen Kim Shares Her Insider Take on Namia River Retreat
The Hoi An property impressed Maureen with its thoughtful wellness focus, vibrant dining, and river views that brought local life right to her villa doorstep. She breaks down who to book it for and how to position it within a broader Vietnam trip. |
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"How You Do Athens Right": Vogue Spotlights The Dolli & Cape Sounio
Forget the one-night layover en route to the islands. The magazine's writer spent time at both sister properties and came away convinced that the combination of The Dolli's neighborhood charm and Cape Sounio's coastal tranquility is the smartest way to experience Athens.
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Vestige Collection Named Among Fast Company's Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2026
From Son Vell in Menorca to an expanding portfolio of restored estates and lodges, the family-run collection was celebrated for proving that preservation-led growth can also be good business. |
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Mistral Gets a Stunning New Look at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
After more than 30 years as a gastronomic landmark on Lake Como, the restaurant has been reimagined for 2026 with a luminous new design open to the water and a renewed menu from longtime Chef Ettore Bocchia that balances signature classics with seasonal creations.
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The Beaumont Mayfair Unveils Newly Refurbished Spa
Following a comprehensive renovation, the London hotel's spa now features a new sauna, steam room, updated relaxation area, and the much-awaited return of its plunge pool. The property recommends its new Hammam Experience as the ideal way to take it in. |
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Sophisticated Living Profiles Hotel Yellowstone as Jackson Hole's Standout Stay
The magazine's in-depth feature explores the adults-only property's lavish suites, destination-inspired spa, and seemingly infinite Teton views, calling it a smart base for year-round Jackson adventures.
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SPECIAL OFFERS & PACKAGES |
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Early Season Savings at Daios Cove: 30% Off The Collection Suites and Villas
Nestled into a secluded cove on Crete's northeast coast, Daios Cove is offering 30% savings on its Collection Suites and Villas for stays from April 20 through June 14.
Book this special offer by April 20 for your clients to experience panoramic Aegean views and all-inclusive Residents' Club privileges at the season's most inviting moment. |
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UPCOMING TRAININGS |
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Discover Collection: A New Way for Your Clients to Travel with Purpose
Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00 PM EDT / 9:00 AM PDT | Register here |
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Exploration-Led Charters with Pelorus Yachting
Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT | Register here
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Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT | Register here
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Nice's Hôtel du Couvent and How to Pair It with DMC French Side Travel
Tuesday, May 19 at 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT | Register here |
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HIDDEN DOORWAYS TEAM NEWS & TRAVELS |
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This month, JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers was in St. Barths conducting site inspections and meeting with the team at Saint Barth Tourisme. She and Maureen Kim both visited Vietnam for site inspections of Namia River Retreat.
Patrick Anderson hosted events in Florida alongside representatives of Saint Barth Tourisme.
Scott Bull led a wellness-focused FAM trip to Palace Merano in Italy.
In New York City, Ruddy Harootian and Rachel Newman joined advisors for a work-remote day hosted by The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Ruddy also connected with Fora's Ann Tan, while Rachel was thrilled to attend Prost.
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