It's Friday, the JG Black Book crew is gearing up for happy hour, and our partners are hopping on board with some killer cocktail recipes! Fruity, chocolatey, or cinnamon spiked, we've got it all covered in today's Bartender Series. From South Africa to Brazil, let your taste buds transport you to a new part of the world with each sip of these dangerously divine drinks:

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As we approach warmer weather at JG Black Book, we have our eye on a few worldwide destinations that fully capture the sun-kissed, sand-covered, sea-splashed essence of summer that we seek. At the top of our list is a place where you can spend June, July, and August napping under palm tree breeze and diving into the magical Meditteranean waters. In the charming seaside village of Punta Ala, Baglioni's Hotel Cala del Porto perfectly embodies the effortless detox of summer under the Tuscan sun. No speak Italiano? No problem. Wow is the same word in Italian!

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While rich in its own regal history, London's hodge podge of ethnic cultures makes it one of the most colorful all-in-one European escapes. This couldn't be more true as the city approaches summer and explodes with exciting excuses to be outside. From phenominal fresh food markets, to outdoor theatre productions and flower shows, we've joined forces with JG Black Book partner, London's Eccleston Square Hotel, to round up the city's top summer attractions (aside from Princess Kate's baby bump, that is!): 

Ottolenghi.

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At JG Black Book, we love when members of our Sales team return from adventures abroad with vivid ancedotes of impeccable hospitality, new friends, breath taking landscapes, and delicious discoveries. Today, our very own Greg Santulli shares details of a culture-rich trip to Cambodia with JG Black Book partners Song Saa Private Island and ABOUTAsia:

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

To start off 2013, JG Black Book intern Paloma Aelyon spent three weeks peeling away the thick layers of a country that perfectly embodies the paradox in the first lines of Dickens' 19th century novel. Coining it Hummus Heaven after her love affair with the culture's cuisine, Paloma shares why the beautiful and the ugly, the celebration and the mourning, the modern and the ancient all together make Israel one of the most gloriously fascinating places on earth:

The Western Wall and Dome of the Rock in the background.

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An awesome travel blog can yield some of the most inspiring content online. If you're like us at JG Black Book, you want in on the action. What's the funkiest undiscovered South East Asian city, the most unusual European dining experience, or the ultimate South American beach getaway? For those of us non-nomads, the following bloggers provide a beautiful glimpse into the world of expert adventure, motivating us to gear up for our next vibrant voyage. Check out five of our favorite travel blogs here and follow them for your daily around-the-world digest:

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Just in time for summer, the Hamptons first full-service luxury hotel and JG Black Book partner, Topping Rose House, prepares to fully open its doors this May. Joining the House and Barn, both open since September, venue options grow to include the sleek new studio. Whether an intimate celebration or an executive retreat, three stunning spaces, paired with Chef Tom Colicchio's farm-driven cuisine, create the perfect setting for unparalleled  moments and memories.

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At JG Black Book we've been impatiently waiting at the edge of our desks and airplane seats to reveal our collection's newest members: the leaders in Turkish luxury travel, Matiana Travel and Museum Hotel. Whether seeking a lavish trip tailored to your desires or an intimate getaway in Capaddocia's ornately restored caves, Matiana Travel and Museum Hotel are the finest avenues from which to explore a country truly unlike any other. Rich in colorful culture and cuisine, enjoy this Photo Friday preview of our new Ottoman gems:

Ballooning Excursion 

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At JG Black Book, when it comes to Italian adventures, we are Firenze's #1 fans! Lucky for us, our partner Relais Santa Croce, a restored 18th century palazzo in the heart of Florence, strikes the perfect balance between Tuscan luxury and modern comfort. Nestled between the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Duomo, this Baglioni hotel is the ideal private Italian hideaway. Continue reading to see why Relais Santa Croce is the perfect place from which to explore fabulous Florence!

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Whether you bet your gelt away while playing dreidel or leave a plate of freshly baked cookies on the coffee table for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, one thing we almost all have in common is tradition. In a world where certainty is nearly nonexistent, these annual festive rituals provide us comfort, pleasure, and seemingly pregnant (bloated) tummies. Thankfully we got the Victoria Secret show out of the way. Bring on the bacon wrapped ham!

At JG Black Book, part of our yearly excitement is following what our Collection members have in store this holiday season. From Montana to Mozambique, join us as we hear from six partners about how they like to celebrate the closing of yet another year!

Topping Rose House Restaurant

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