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Nicole Trilivas is a full-time travel writer and luxury hotel expert based in London. She largely covers luxury in the sectors of TRAVEL and FOOD & DRINK.

Say hello at ntrilivas [at] gmail [dot] com

A few recent pieces include a review of Tokyo’s newest Edition hotel for Travel+Leisure; a trip down the Nile for Harper’s Bazaar; a review of Boston’s new Raffles for the Telegraph; an immersive feature on autumn in New York for Wanderlust; and a taste of Madeira for National Geographic Traveller.

Nicole Trilivas is a Forbes.com contributor (focusing on upmarket travel and food and beverages) and a former restaurant reviewer for Time Out London. She is also the author of the travel-theme novel, Girls Who Travel (2015, Penguin Random House) and appeared on the Channel 5 television series, Inside the World’s Most Expensive Hotels. Her work can be found in major domestic and international publications, including…

NYTimes.com | The Times | The Telegraph | HuffPost | Forbes | Robb Report | USA Today | Travel+Leisure | CN Traveller | CNN Travel | Afar | Departures | National Geographic Traveller | Time Out | City A.M | The Spectator | Spears | The Globe and Mail | The Mail on Sunday | Irish Daily Mail | i news | Euronews | The Independent | Wanderlust | Suitcase | Sleeper | Tripsavvy | Elite Traveler | Fodor’s | Business Traveller |  Condé Nast Brides | Good Housekeeping | Country Life | Country & Town House | Stylist | Architectural Digest | Mr Porter | Men’s Journal | Decanter | Harper’s Bazaar Arabia | Emirates | Ethiopian Airlines | Aer Lingus | Singapore Airlines

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Travel Contributor

Restaurant Reviews

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Got an Aging Parent? Take Them on a Cruise
A Polar Training Camp in the Wilds of Norway

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Airline Food Is Reaching New Heights
The Classic Wooden Superyacht Bringing 1930s Elegance to Modern Cruising
The Secret Perks of Private Aviation Membership
Inside Ultimate Driving Tours’ Newest Drive (Robb Report Singapore)
Eco-Luxury in the Seychelles (Robb Report Singapore)

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Europe’s Best New Boutique Hotels
Hotels With Their Own Private Aircraft

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Flavours of Madeira
An Adventurer’s Guide to Madeira
Eight of the best new hotels for a US city break in 2023
Best New Hotels – 2022 Judge

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Wine Lover’s Guide to Geneva
Could Romania Be Europe’s Next Wine Destination?

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It List 2024 – Estelle Manor
Tokyo’s Coolest Neighborhood Just Got Its First Five-star Hotel
Inside England’s Hottest New Hideout, Estelle Manor
London’s Dorchester Debuts a New Look
Hot Wheels: A Driving Tour to the Monaco Grand Prix
All Aboard London’s New Murder Mystery Train
Carnival Returns To Venice
Creative and Cultural Experiences in Bali (Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia)

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Gorgeous Hotel Rooms With Private Pools
The Best Jungle and Rainforest Hotels
The Most Beautiful Sleeper Trains in the World
Best Yacht Interiors at the Monaco Yacht Show
Cozy Chalet Hotels to Visit This Winter
Chic Hotels Above the Arctic Circle
Searing Hot New Desert Hotels
Best English Manors Hotels For Country Getaways 

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Autumn in New York
The Food of Slovenia

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Condé Nast Traveller: Eco-Friendly Hotels Where Every Day Is Earth Day

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Unique Hotel Spa Treatments That Enhance Your Travel Experience
Iconic Tourist Attraction You Can Still Visit Online

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Sailing the Nile
Inside Qatar’s Newest Icon
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

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What’s New in Monaco
Paris for Valentine’s Day? It’s not a cliché, it’s a classic
A Trip Back In Time To Transylvania
Andermatt in Summer


The Independent: Kefalonia Grows Up

i news: The Winter Sun Destination with the Unexpected Link to Christmas

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Stylist: How to Take An Old-Fashioned Convalescence Holiday

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Maldives Three Ways
Tel Aviv for the Weekend
Zakynthos Grows Up

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Euronews: On the Scent of Frankincense in Oman


Spear’s Inside the World’s Best New Ski Chalet

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COMO Castello del Nero
Inside Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti: A World of Wellness
Blue Cigar, Raffles Doha: A One-Of-A-Kind Cigar Bar
Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Heads to the Alps
Australia Meets France as Penfolds Unveils First Bordeaux
1 Hotel San Francisco: A Sanctuary of Sustainability
Etéreo: An Ode to Mexican Culture

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Sleeper: Interview with CEO of Nobu Hospitality


Raffles Boston
Rosewood Baha Mar
Park Lane New York
Cheval Blanc St Barth
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel Review
Les Airelles Courchevel Hotel Review

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10 of the Best New Hotels Debuting in 2024
Under-The-Radar Islands That Feel Like Local Secrets
Stay Awhile: Destinations Worth Visiting For A Few Weeks – Or Longer
Skiing Close To Home: The Best Resorts You Can Get To By Car
High-Altitude Boltholes
Sunny Escapes To Beat The Winter Blues
Extra-Small New Hotels To Visit In Europe

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Villa Sola Cabiati in Lake Como

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Post-Pandemic San Francisco 

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Legendary Australian winemaker Penfolds breaks new ground in Bordeaux
A Weekend of Country Pursuits in Scotland

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A Guide to Rwanda, Beyond the Gorillas
Hotel Review: Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Hotel Review: Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Russie
Hotel Review: Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Guide To Bali
A Mindful Sail Through Indonesia’s Uncharted Islands
Destination Guide: Seychelles

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10 Foods You Need To Try In Swedish Lapland
10 Essential British Restaurants

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Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country with top-shelf affordability
Marilyn Monroe’s Hollywood
Land of Plenty: America’s Newest Food Trends

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The Lana Dubai
Broadwick Soho
Jumby Bay Antigua
R48 Tel Aviv
Henry’s Townhouse
Raffles Doha
Arizona Biltmore
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Bulgari Hotel Paris
Sugar Beach St Lucia
Cheval Blanc St Tropez

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Where to Travel in 2024 (London)
6 Resorts That Double as Ecotourism Havens
Interview: Alain Ducasse
7 Tropical Beach Vacations You Can Still Take in 2021
7 Stunning Hotels Opening This Summer
Remote Hotels
Shopping on the Ancient Silk Road (Page 26 – 29)

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World’s Most Spectacular Outdoor Hotel Bathtubs
Floating Bars Around the World
Bohemian Jungle Getaways For Free Spirits
Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
Singapore-Airlines
Bali Beyond the Beach
Boutique Boat Cruises

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48-Hour Guide to Amalfi

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Africa’s safaris have gone high tech

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Wilderness Safaris Serra Cafema, Namibia

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The Alchemists
Cool & Creative Italian Hotels to Book this Summer 

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Cheval Blanc St Barth Review
Italy’s Ultra-Luxe Honeymoon Hotels

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Inside The Snow Polo World Cup
The Best Hotels On The French Riviera
The Best Croatian Getaways
An Etiquette Guide To Flying Private
The New Hotels To Check-Out In London
Why Iceland Is The Ideal Post-Pandemic Getaway
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Is It Possible to Eat Like An Italian and Stay Healthy?

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Luxury English Fizz Designed to Impress
The Best Luxury Candles You’ve Never Heard Of

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My Dream Trip (quote)

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London’s Best Restaurants
London’s Best Bars
London’s Best Museums
Shopping in London: The Complete Guide

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A Design Guide To Swedish Lapland
Chic, Private, Cool, Retro: Cheval Blanc Is the Perfect New St.-Tropez Hotel
No Snow, No Problem: The Off-Season Guide To Verbier, Switzerland
Good Vibes Meet Good Intentions At Zuri Zanzibar

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15 Of London’s Oldest Shops That You Can Still Visit Today
17 Divine Hotels With Holy Histories

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“A Resilient Ring” from NYT Travel’s “What I Brought Home” series 

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World Of Cruising: Treasures of the Mediterranean
Men’s Journal: 10 Best Fall Candles
The Globe and Mail: World’s Most Over-The-Top Honeymoon Hotels
Adventure.com: The Oldest Winemaking Heritage In The World
The Points Guy: Tourism-Supported Charities That Need Your Help Now
Explore More (Viking Cruises Magazine): Inside Rhodes
Italy Magazine: Venice Beyond San Marco
Arcadia: A Look Inside Qatar’s Hottest New Hotel: Raffles Doha
Arcadia: Sheikh It Up: Exploring Bahrain’s Cultural Side
Ensemble Travel: Falconry in Ireland
The Spaces: The French Riviera hideaway with classic bones and modernist interiors
Tasting Table: A Local’s Guide to Eating in Rome
The Daily Meal: Provence on a Plate: The Casual Charms of Eating & Drinking in Rosé Country
Cavenove Capital: Cazenove Capital (UHNW wealth manager) The Future of Luxury Travel
Prevention: 10 Aromatherapy Candles That Can Make You Feel Happier
Nobleman: In the world of luxury yachting, silence is the latest luxury
Buzzfeed: Great Gifts for Girls Who Travel
The Sydney Morning Herald: Books That Changed Me
Eluxe Magazine: The Maldives’ First Underwater Museum
Day Spa Magazine: Terre Blanche Spa Review
Citizen Femme: Why Every Foodie Needs To Visit The Country Of Georgia
Citizen Femme: 5 Exclusive Foodie Events Worth Traveling To This Year
Citizen Femme: London’s Most Instagramable Cocktail Bars

Say hi at ntrilivas [at] gmail [dot] com
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