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elitetraveler.com Six Senses Crans Montana: A Bond worthy slopeside escape Six Senses Crans-Montana is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the resort’s charm. Perched slopeside next to one of the resort’s main gondolas for seamless ski-in-ski-out access, the luxury hotel is just a ten minute walk from the village town of Crans below. Elite Traveler ’s favorite hotels of the year “Where’s the best place you’ve ever visited?” is a question the Elite Traveler team gets asked a lot. And rightly so — we are fortunate enough to say our jobs take us to some special locations. While narrowing down an all-time favorite is a tricky task, as 2024 drew to a close, we re fl ected on our favorite hotels of the year.

Inspire 6 8 Top Adventures Elite Traveler ’sTop Adventures caters to even the most adrenaline-hungry travelers — from fl ying fi ghter jets to a North Pole marathon. 102 TopYachts Miriam Cain dives into the wild side of yachting with this year’s round up of top yachts — as well as where to charter them.

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114 TopSuites Even the most discerning of travelers are enticed by the thrill of newness. We bring you the top openings of the last 12 months (and a few still to look forward to), and the suites you need to book. 124 NewHotels Nicole Trilivas checks in atRa ffl es Jaipur — an intentionally understated opening from the famously lavish brand. 12 6 Destination Guide Combining pristine natural landscapes with a thriving luxury hospitality scene, Costa Rica continues to beckon. Emma Reynolds o ff ers her top tips.

journey through southern Cambodia and Vietnam’s meandering waterways aboard Aqua Expeditions’ Aqua Mekong . 134 HotList John O’Ceallaigh explores two need-to-know travel trends — the great rail revival and journeying to the extreme ends. 140 Property Ellys Woodhouse shares the best real estate on the market right now, including a branded residence in NYC and a design-led apartment in London. 144 Flight of Fancy We leave you with a private viewing of Palio di Siena — a centuries-old horse race in Siena’s main square.

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna: A journey back intime

Newly refurbished by the Asian hotel group and neatly bridging the gap between past and present, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna gives us everything we want — and more — on a visit to the city of Mozart, Klimt and Cinderella balls.

102 SeawolfX ishighly sought after for cruising the South Paci fi c this summer

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