Photo Friday: Fall in Love - Romantic Travel Destinations

This Photo Friday, we're welcoming October by "Fall-ing" in love with a few of the members of the Black Book Collection by JG! GraceBayClubGrace Bay Club in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

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Expressions: French with Hotel Taiwana in St. Barth's

Ready for some French elegance in a tropical setting?  Visit Hotel Taiwana in St. Barth's and speak the local lingo with this week's Expressions post on the Black Blog of Travel

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Hotel Taiwana in St. Barth's

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Photo Friday: Luxury Suite September

JG Black Book of Travel and the Black Book Collection are welcoming another sweet suite September this Photo Friday on the Black Blog of Travel!  Enjoy!

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Photo [Foodie] Friday: Gourmet Recipe from Grace Bay Club

Happy Photo [Foodie] Friday! This week, Black Book Collection member, Grace Bay Club in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos shares this gourmet way to prepare sea scallops. Perfect for your next summer dinner party!

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Travel + Leisure's 2012 World's Best Awards

The results are in!  Beds have been tested, food has been tasted, experiences have been had and your votes have been tallied.  JG Black Book of Travel is proud to showcase all the members of the Black Book Collection by JG that made it into the rankings of Travel + Leisure's 2012 World's Best Awards!  And a special congratulations to Singita Grumeti, Triple Creek Ranch, Singita Kruger National Park and Singita Sabi Sand for making it into the Top 10 hotels in the world! And to Micato Safaris for their ninth time winning #1 World’s Best Safari Operator!

#1 Best Hotel in the World
#1 Top Lodge & Resorts in Africa & Middle East
Overall Score: 98.25
Singita Grumeti - Sasakwa Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp & Faru Faru Lodge in Serengeti, Tanzania
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Summer Beach Vacation: Turks & Caicos

As the hottest days of summer line up, there's no better way to prepare than by jumping on a jet down to the Caribbean for some sea fare, refreshing drinks and a little well-deserved R & R. That's just what JG Black Book of Travel's Marketing Manager, Andy Martell did. And you should too. 467843_953698199015_1100486477_oAndy Martell, Marketing Manager at JG Black Book of Travel

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Photo Friday: Summer Beach Vacation

Like we mentioned in this week's Necessities post, summer vacation is just around the corner! And what better time to become a big-time beach bum?! This Photo Friday, the members of the Black Book Collection by JG help you reach your sun 'n' sand quota from pretty much any corner of the world. SetaiSouthBeachStick state-side with The Setai in South Beach, Miami

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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. Taiwana8

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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)! Earth

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United Nations World Water Day 2012

We at JG Black Book of Travel absolutely love international events and that's why we look forward to the U.N. World Water Day every March 22. This year's theme: The World is Thirsty because We are Hungry. Check out some of the photos our international community has been posting to the World Water Day flickr stream from events that focus on the importance of freshwater – from water scarcity to treatment techniques and frugality. WorldWaterDay1

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