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The fun thing about time zones is that Down Under, it's already tomorrowand tomorrow (today?) is Australia Day! Did you know that we have a team of savvy SmartFlyer travel advisors based across both Sydney + Melbourne? With domestic trips becoming their priority throughout this past year, our Smarties have been sending clients to their fave properties across the continent. What are we loving right now? In no particular order...... Marramarra Lodge: Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Pier One Sydney Harbour United Places The Sir George Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Elements of Byron Calstock Estate (opening in April!) Halcyon House Spicers Guesthouse Which one makes the top of your list? #smartflyerAU #smartflyertakemeto Photo credit: @rad_ex @wolgan @cuddlemecairo @unitedplaces @wheresbrentbeen @fssydney @elementsofbyron @calstock2020 @_halcyonhouse @spicersretreats See more

ICYMI: V-Day is exactly three weeks away. For our tri-state based clients seeking a stay closer to home, Shou Sugi Ban Houseawabi-sabi inspired wellness retreat + destination spaoffers the promise of a heavenly Hamptons getaway. This 13-studio property incorporates many forms of wellness ranging from sound healing to yoga to hikes on the beach. Each guest studio comes with its own Kobe-style bed, fireplace, private terrace + soaking tub. Partners looking for an... extra-specialValentine’s Daytreat have plenty of experiences to choose from, including Shamanic Healing for Couples, Couples Hypnotherapy, Private Dinner for Two in the Healing Arts Barn or, a special Romance Package including a floral arrangement, organic chocolate + raw rose quartz. Oh, and did we mention the culinary program helmed by Noma co-founder Mads Refslund? Guests can expect hyper-seasonal, plant-rich meals that highlight local ingredients that will have you checking out feeling completely rejuvenated. Curious to learn more? Connect with your SmartFlyer travel advisor for details. #smartflyer #smartflyertakemeto : @thirdness via @shousugibanhouse See more

Craving Italy? Look no further than Anguilla where Belmond Cap Juluca offers a slice of Venetian glamour surrounded by the endless blues of the Caribbean Sea. Here guests find that Cip's by Cipriani Bar evokes similar feelings of bliss as sister hotel Belmond Hotel Cipriani. Did you know that back in 1948 when Giuseppe Cipriani first conjured up the Bellini, it was the setting sun's pinky golden hue that inspired the world-famous cocktail? This simple combination of peac...h purée + Prosecco is now a staple in bars from Europe to North America and beyond. And while a Bellini overlooking Venice’s canals may lie a bit out of reach for Americans right now, Anguilla is absolutely open for U.S. visitors. The island has implemented stringent COVID-19 precautions + we've been getting glowing feedback from recently returned clients. Visit our link in bio for a full property review, or contact your SmartFlyer travel advisor for more details. #smartflyer#smartflyertakemeto : @belmondcapjuluca See more

As we look ahead to the future of what travel will bring in the following year + beyond, what excites us most is that the planning phasein which our team is so entrenched each + every dayis where the journey really begins. "The rush is real: clicking that ‘reserve flights’ or ‘confirm reservation’ button can cause a spike in dopamine, the happy hormone partly responsible for travel being so deliciously addictive. Make the most of that holiday high future-proofing ...your itinerary by booking in advance saves you money, reduces the risk of missing out and secures your spot on flights, expeditions, tours and hot tickets. The longer you have to plan, the longer you can stay, too which is better for you and better for the planet." #smartflyer #smartflyertakemeto : @annahhp for @condenasttraveler : @stanfordstravel, the world's largest independent map + travel bookshop See more

Ecstatic over the SATC revival news? Us too. Seems like some Manhattan [hotel] love is in order to celebrate! Our team recently spent some time working from @langhamnyc’s 26th floor Empire State Penthouse Suite and we can reassure you, few NY settings feel more iconic than a team meeting with an @empirestatebldg backdrop. Link in bio for more on this top midtown pick, including details on a lovely innovation they are offering to truly maximize the ‘work in or work out’ concept. #smartflyer #smartflyertakemeto