Leslie E. Royal

Leslie E. Royal is a Global Travel Contributor for Upscale Living Magazine and Senior Editor for Upscale Magazine. An accomplished travel journalist and luxury market analyst, she covers luxury destinations, hospitality, and lifestyle experiences around the world, with work appearing in publications including the Chicago Tribune, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, and AAA Traveler magazines. Follow her on social media @LesliesLane.
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Krug Champagne Unveils Exclusive Rosé 19ème Édition for Your Bold Epicurean Experiences  

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Over 170 years ago, in 1843, brilliant visionary Joseph Krug envisioned creating a champagne every year – regardless of the unpredictability of the region’s climate in Reim, France. Here and now, in...

Six Sensational Summer Cocktails Rivaling Some of the World’s Most Expensive Blends

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Summer’s here, and it’s the ideal time to introduce refreshing, tantalizing cocktails to your friends and family as you host sophisticated garden parties, elegant receptions, chic dinners, and classy soirees. Numerous expensive...

Shreveport, Louisiana Presents a Master Class in Celebrating Mardi Gras

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Mardi Gras is a fascinating tradition dating back thousands of years. In French, Mardi means Tuesday and Gras is “Fat”. Therein lies the name Fat Tuesday. The inaugural Mardi Gras celebration in...

2019 Top 25 Five-Star Hotels and Resorts in the World

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When individuals commence exploration of the next luxury spring, summer, romantic, winter, or holiday vacation experience, they begin by seeking the most elegant accommodations in the world. Their desires and preferences are...

12 Exclusive Luxury Christmas Presents You will Adore

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Wes and Tammy Pack, owners of  Absolute Charm Real Estate Group, brokered by eXp Realty as well as Absolute Charm B&B and Vacation Rentals in Fredericksburg, Texas, are always open to suggestions for...

Bask in the Entire Cincinnati VIP Experience When Visiting for Music Festivals and Special Events

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This summer, party goers from around the world descended upon “The Queen City” to experience the 55th year of The Cincinnati Musical Festival. From Common and The Roots to Jill Scott and...

Take Saint Valentine’s Day to the Ultimate Level of Distinction with the Gift of Petrossian

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February 14th is a day of love, romance, and remembrance.  Also called the Feast of Saint Valentine, individuals take this opportunity to reflect on their love for others and to recommit to...
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Leslie E. Royal

Leslie E. Royal is a Global Travel Contributor for Upscale Living Magazine and Senior Editor for Upscale Magazine. An accomplished travel journalist and luxury market analyst, she covers luxury destinations, hospitality, and lifestyle experiences around the world, with work appearing in publications including the Chicago Tribune, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, and AAA Traveler magazines. Follow her on social media @LesliesLane.
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