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    We are the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises.
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    Exacting
    Our incognito inspectors visit every property we rate, evaluating based on up to 900 objective standards.
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    Luxury
    We rate only the very best — nearly 2,000 hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises in more than 81 countries (and counting).
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    Authentic
    We started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, and we created the Five-Star rating system.
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    Experienced
    We take the guesswork out of selecting the best experiences in the world for your next trip.
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