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The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Arctic Cruises
Embarking on an Arctic cruise is an experience of a lifetime. Below, discover The Sybarite's pick of the best polar journeys.
The Arctic isn’t a last-minute destination that you can book in a hurry. Planning is absolutely vital. People fly halfway around the world just to see the vast expanse of frosted white stretching in every direction.
During the summer months, a phenomenon known as "midnight sun" occurs where the sun never sets below the horizon. In winter, meanwhile, darker skies take hold, providing the...
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Top 5 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Japan during the spring months is a sight to behold. Travellers and locals alike flock to see the bursts of pink that take hold as the cherry blossom season sets in. The first bloom takes place in the south, before sweeping north until the whole country is carpeted in pink petals. While you might be tempted to chalk it up as "just flowers", cherry blossom season in Japan is a one-of-a-kind spectacle. Parks turn into temporary dining halls with lanterns strung up in the trees, and supermarkets start filling their shelves with blossom-themed goodies (sake, snacks, and pretty much every sweet treat under the sun). Viewing these cherry blossoms is known as hanami. At its core, the custom, which translates to "flower viewing", is a time for celebration and reflection. It provides the perfect excuse to gather and appreciate the finer things in life.
Living Inside an Artwork: A Stay at NEW Hotel, Athens
Athens has always been a city of contrasts. Ancient marble temples stand beside neon lit bars, history collides with modernity, and every street seems to hum with possibility. I thought I knew it well until I checked into NEW Hotel. What I found was not a hotel in the traditional sense, but a living canvas, a place where art and hospitality merge so seamlessly that you stop being just a guest and start becoming part of the story. By the time I left, Athens felt different to me, sharper, more vibrant, more alive. That is the effect of NEW Hotel: it changes how you see the city itself.
A Unique Escape at InterContinental Khao Yai, Thailand
Nestled on the edge of Khao Yai National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site and just under three hours from Bangkok—the InterContinental Khao Yai is a luxurious haven. Surrounded by lush greenery and far removed from the noise of city life, this resort offers an entirely different side of Thailand that's tranquil, immersive, and beautifully designed.
Austin: The Live Music Capital of the World Continues to...
In The Sybarite’s guide, Baldwin Ho explores Austin’s famous Texan charm, and shares his top city recommendations for music and nature lovers alike.
Casa Talia: A Journey into Slow Living
There exists a quiet dream whispered by the soul of every city dweller: to trade the concrete rush for the rhythm of nature, to replace the digital glow with the warmth of the sun. For Marco and Viviana, two architects from Milan, this dream began as a fleeting thought of a Tuscan farmhouse. But as fate spun its most beautiful thread, their journey led them to a rugged, forgotten land and to a place that was not merely to be built, but to be felt, experienced, and loved—a place where they would rediscover the very essence of life and of themselves.
Luxury Living Aboard One-of-a-kind Residential Megayacht,...
While recent news coverage has focused on the idea of owning a home on a sailing ship, The World is the only private residential purpose-built mega yacht in operation. The ship has visited over 1,000 ports in more than 120 countries, and continues to seek new destinations for residents.