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Photo Friday: New Partner Showcase: Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam

Although the building that houses the Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam stuns with its unique architecture and history, it's not all there is to the Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam. Instead, the Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam is a place where international and local cultures combine. From the restaurants and bars to the Holistic Wellbeing Center, international traditions and specialties mix with the locality and seasonality of the Netherlands. With its signature blend of culture and luxury, it's no surprise that the Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam is the newest member of the Black Book Collection by JG.

The Robb Report 100 Resorts

The Robb Report 100 Resorts is not just another list of popular travel destinations. If fact, the less popular, the better. This list is one that attempts to reveal some of the most exclusive, luxurious and authentic resorts out there. And here's a big CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the Black Book Collection by JG that made the cut:

The Robb Report 100 Resorts: North America

Lake Placid Lodge Lake Placid, New York

Necessities: Time Zones Clock

This week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity is another one you won't pack with you...but it's one you'll like to come home to!

Time Zones Clock at Home Decorators Collection

Photo Friday: New Partner Showcase: Hotel Taiwana

The Global Group by JG is honored to introduce to you another new travel partner, the newest member of the Black Book Collection by JG, Taiwana Hotel. Ideally situated on the island of St. Barthelemy, Taiwana Hotel is a small, charming hotel featuring amazing accommodations and astonishing ocean views. At Taiwana Hotel, guests effortlessy escape into European luxury surrounded by French-Caribbean culture, soft sand beaches and that signature Caribbean breeze.

Earth Day 2012: Mobilize the Earth

This Sunday, April 22nd, is Earth Day 2012. Earth Day is a day for awareness and a day for education. It's a chance to show how important the environment is to us. It's a day for action...and JG Black Book of Travel is always ready for action (and you should be too)!

Necessities: Asian Import Specials at the Traveler's Collection

This week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity is good for the rest of the month! Read on for an exclusive discount code at The Traveler's Collection in honor of this world celebration!

Photo [Foodie] Friday: Gourmet Recipe from Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

We're pretty sure the only thing that can make a Friday better than it already is, is food. Really delicious food. This Photo [Foodie] Friday, we're sharing a gourmet recipe from Black Book Collection member, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. Enjoy! John Dory with Mediterranean Flavors

On the Road: Volcanoes Safaris

From the deepest caves in Belize to the highest Italian peaks, we've explored the world and in this new series called On The Road, we're here to update you with our stories and some must-know insider travel tips!

Jena Gardner, President and CEO of JG Black Book of Travel, recently returned from one of the most spectacular trips of her life, a trip that sadly not many get to experience.

Necessities: Interactive Packing List

For some of us, packing's as breezy as the beach we're heading to. For others, it looks like Hurricane Sandy spent some time in the bedroom. If you're one of the latter, check out this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity.

Interactive Packing List by IndependentTraveler

Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière in Paris gets First Michelin Star for French Restaurant

Just feet from Le Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Elysees in Paris is Black Book Collection member, Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière. We're proud to feature its Le Diane gastronomic restaurant on the Black Blog of Travel as it earns its first Michelin star. Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière in Paris, France