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TUSCANY (MONTALCINO), ITALY
Castello Banfi-Il Borgo
A 7,000-acre, family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region, some 40 miles from historic Siena, the Castello Banfi has its origins as an ancient Etruscan settlement and as a Romanesque Renaissance castle that even merited mention by Dante. Its 14 rooms offer privileged privacy and superb comfort with king-size beds, fine furnishings and fabrics. The well-appointed bathrooms boast rain showers and deep tubs and feature unique amenities made from the estate’s Sangiovese grapes. La Taverna restaurant in the arched cellar, where oversize casks of the local Brunello di Montalcino once matured, serves superbly authentic Tuscan cuisine.
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
As do all of Sir Richard Branson’s resorts, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve prides itself on offering a completely personal and exclusive experience. Here on the edge of the vast Kruger National Park, you’ll
track the “big five” in open vehicles while knowledgeable guides educate you with information about the animals and their habitats. And although you’re deep in the African bush, you’ll experience the five-star
luxury you would expect at a fine boutique hotel — in everything from world-class spa treatments in the Aroma Boma Spa to remarkable cuisine and fine wines shared with other fortunate guests.
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