Silverpoint Hotel, Barbados

“Secluded, but not removed, private, but not regimented” was how the Silverpoint manager described the hotel’s charms to me as I stood on the balcony staring at the azure Caribbean Sea.  A few blissful days later I realized that his description perfectly captured the essence of this intimate property. If … Read more

Faena Hotel and Universe

[wide][/wide] When Alan Faena, the former owner of the Argentine fashion brand, Vía Vai, set out to establish the Faena Hotel and Universe in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires, he was inspired by the idea of creating a specific kind of urban space from scratch. Though his hotel … Read more

Casa Cruz Buenos Aires

    Palermo is probably best known for its open-air craft market that fills the historic neighborhood streets every weekend.  Yet one who chooses to visit this fashionable art district in the evening hours will find it is also home to an endless number of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.  On … Read more

Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos Aires   For the last four years a new entrant in Buenos Aires’ hotel market, Park Hyatt’s Palacio Duhau, has helped set the standard for luxury accommodations in Argentina’s capital city. Located in the fashionable Recoleta shopping and residential district, the Palacio is a fusion … Read more