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Charlatan Embarks on the Halls & Corridors of Global Power

Charlatan Embarks on the Halls & Corridors of Global Power


One Night in Bangkok

Charlatan checked in to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok in 2014, and stumbled onto a political crisis and coup d’état. Ten years on, Thailand’s fight for democracy forges on.

Canada Strong

How prime minister Mark Carney’s landslide victory and big dollars intend to block US annexation, and unite, secure, protect, and rebuild Canada.

The Hungarian Rhapsody

As Graham Palace faces Buda Castle, culture and nationalism square off in the second act of a unique and remarkable experiment in Hungary.

The Cuban Revolution

As protests, power outages and food shortages sweep Cuba, America signals freedom for western hemisphere, and ominous change in Castro regime and communism in coming days.

A New Argentina

It’s the birthplace of the Tango. Charlatan checks-in to the Four Seasons Buenos Aires and discovers the spirit of Eva Parón in lock step with the most diverse nation of immigrants in the world.

Cancun: Forest of Kings

It is where the Mayans paid tribute to the sun. Contributor KIM GREEN embarks for the Ritz-Carlton Cancun to Dine with the Chef and swim with the turtles in Mexico.

The Big Smoke

Its the world's most visited city. Contributor MATTHEW FLACKS opts for a staycation in a quixotic enclave in cosmpolitan London.

Hong Kong: Fortune's Bazaar

One China. Two Systems? Charlatan checks in to the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and discovers a command economy colliding with free market capitalism.

Puttin' on the Ritz

Charlatan checks out the neoclassical masterpiece in the heart of London and learns why this hotel's customs feel tried, true, and contemporary.

The Bride of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles was signed at Trinon Palace. Charlatan checks-in to the Waldorf Astoria and learns that power is where power goes.

The Prague Sonata

Czechia is the newest name for the Czech Republic, and the latest incarnation for the Kingdom of Bohemia. Charlatan checks in to Four Seasons Prague and discovers a progressive & enchantingly modern world.

Lords of the Atlas

How did Morocco avert the Arab Spring? Charlatan travels to Africa and discovers a savvy constitutional monarch, a vibrant cosmopolitan culture, and the kismit of both at the resplendent La Sultana Marrakesh.

Lost in Florence

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Contributor BRENDA WENSIL visits the Four Seasons Hotel Florence and discovers the paintings, antiques and masters that created the modern age.

The InterContinental Effect

The InterContinental Hotel has commandeered Boston’s revolutionary harbor in a way the Redcoats never could. With accomodation, soft skills and next level concierge on a cosmopolitan seaport.

City of Czars

Peter the Great preferred humble accommodations, but Catherine the Great would've approved. Charlatan checks in to the sumptuous Four Seasons St. Petersburg for a peek at Imperial Russia.

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