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Snowmass in summer

I was looking forward to a gentle bike ride along the Colorado River when Kevin threw a full suit of body armour at me and pointed upwards. “we’re going up there, to the top of Snowmass Mountain and biking down.” I clench everything at that point to keep my modesty. Welcome to Snowmass in summer I say to myself.

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Ingleside Inn

Clouds of star dust hover over the deliciously eccentric Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs, one of the most authentic boutique hotels on the planet that dates back to the Golden days of Hollywood. Chilling out on the swing veranda seat, exploring grounds whose romantic villas hide behind lush vegetation or lounging at the secluded poolside you are more of a cherished private house guest than a hotel customer.

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Summer in Aspen

I convinced myself it was a combination of altitude and jet lag when half way up the Aspen’s Ute Trail I was passed by a granny in shorts and a crop top talking on her phone. “Excuse me young man” she said as she passed me at the speed of light. This is Summer in Aspen in a nutshell; fit, outdoor people swapping their skis for shorts and sun tan oil and lovin’ life.

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Celebrity Cruises announces first ever female captain

Following on from it’s appointment of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo as President and CEO it seems women are firmly in the driving seat as Celebrity Cruises announces first ever female captain – San Francisco native Kate McCue.

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Seattle Travel Guide

Isobel Conway is in Seattle to show us her insider Seattle Travel Guide.

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Park City. Utah’s luxury mountain hideaway

Andy Mossack enjoys Park City, Utah’s luxury mountain hideaway

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