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    We are the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises.
    WE ARE
    Exacting
    Our incognito inspectors visit every property we rate, evaluating based on up to 900 objective standards.
    WE ARE
    Luxury
    We rate only the very best — over 2,000 hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises in more than 85 countries (and counting).
    WE ARE
    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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