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We share what we would tell a friend: where to stay, what to skip, when to go and why one choice may suit you better than another.

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The EXL Edit / Issue 005

The Maldives is not one destination

The island that suits a honeymoon may be wrong for a group of friends. Here is how we make the choice.

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Destination notes / 004

How to spend a long weekend in Cape Town

One city, three distinct moods and enough room for an unhurried lunch.

Concierge stories / 003

A celebration should not feel like project management

The invisible work behind bringing rooms, arrivals, dinner and people together beautifully.

A journey of your own

Let the story become a plan.

Tell us what caught your attention and we will shape the rest around you.

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