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Tired of the same old hotel ballrooms where the most exciting design choice seemed to be whether to make the carpet beige or slightly less beige? When the standard venue just can’t cut it anymore, it’s time to elevate your celebration game at private estate venues so grand they make Gatsby’s pad look like a starter home. From Italian villas to Scottish castles, the luxury event spaces in this blog will serve as characters in their own right, ready to co-star in your next fabulous fête. Read on for our recommendations of venues that come with the type of timeless sophistication that never goes out of style.

With summer well on its way, we are obsessing over all things aquatic. Grab your sunscreen and pool floats, because we've gathered all our favorite swimming pools across the globe and you're gonna want to head out for a dip. From gorgeous infinity pools that drop right off into the rainforests of Bali to stunning pools that tower overhead in the Dolomites, we've got a pool to suit every traveler's bucket list. Looking for swimming spots that are honeymoon worthy? We've got those too. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

If the changing of seasons from fall to winter leaves your heart frozen with a yearning for past warmer days, than this list is for you. Escape the cold by traveling to any one of these destinations where our cooler months are paired with their higher temperatures. From South Africa to Bali, spend your days parading the beach or taking a dip in your private plunge pool. With these locations, you can live in summer year round.  Note: Shirt and shoes optional.  Reporter: Scout | Location: Bask & Stow  

Traveling to a remote location often comes along with a bit of a “roughing it” mentality, in which things like around-the-clock electricity, wifi, comfy beds, and spa treatments aren’t exactly readily available. But fear not, luxury mavens, we’ve got a whole slew of secluded hotels around the world that offer up the best of the best in accommodations, amenities and chic factor so you don’t have to rough it at all. Since the journey to the destination is half the fun of the adventure, come along as we explore the private islands of French Polynesia, the land reserves of South Africa, New Zealand’s secret homesteads, and some of the most luxurious properties around the world.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Fogo Island Inn

If you and your girlfriends can’t quite agree on what kind of adventure you’re after, South Africa’s the answer. Choose from treehouses on the river, luxury retreats in the bushveld, or party palaces in the big city, this country is game for epic exploration and lavish lounging. It’s totally your call, and you have a good number of fun getaways to choose from. By: Jake Kilroy

The U.S. dollar is having the time of its life, which means you can too. With the buck barreling through its fastest rise in 40 years, international travel has become a whole lot cheaper. And don’t expect the global economy to pull the rug out anytime soon. So, this is your time to gallivant! Written by Jake Kilroy