From the lobby’s marble floor to the top floor’s panoramic views, The Peninsula Tokyo is, in its entirety, refined through and through. As Tokyo’s landmark hotel, this location of The Peninsula Group doesn’t lack for opulence. The fusion of traditional Japanese culture, the latest technology, sublime service and a prime … Read more
So many cruises, so little time! Luckily, there are certain cruises out there that cater to your specific needs, whether you want something simple, extravagant or over the top. Smaller Cruise Ships Not all cruise ships are vast, floating resorts. When you’d rather hear the sound of the water than … Read more
When it comes to the timeless Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, age is just a number. But it deserves a centennial celebration as prestigious as its past guests. Adoringly referred to as “The Pink Palace”, The Beverly Hills Hotel will celebrate its 100th birthday in style (as if it knows … Read more
*With contributions by Lucille Sitra This is a big hotel with an intimate soul. A stay at the Westin Diplomat involves a number of decisions – the first, between a room overlooking the Atlantic surf or its bright green expanse of golf course, then, which of its eight outstanding restaurants … Read more
Gleaming cafe lamps anchor the white table-clothed tables at Cafe des Amis and an alto sax and tinkling piano in the background signal the jazz age feel of the place. Is it another night in Paris? No, just trendy Union Street in San Francisco. Such is the nature of our … Read more
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Exhibit Believe it or not, there’s just too much weirdness going on in the San Francisco Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. So much in fact, that the weirdness is spreading into the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, capitalizing on the Guinness Book of World Records’ … Read more
Traveling may be one of your passions, but we understand you have other interests in your life. Why not combine the excitement of traveling with your zealousness for adventure, your passion for philanthropy, your fascination with art? The following passion points feature popular hobbies and interests that can be enjoyed … Read more
Whether we’re abroad or just out of state, they are the ones who take us in, provide a comfy bed, deliver room service … all for a price, of course. After all, hotel owners have to make a living, too. But who are these owners, the lodging gurus who mastermind … Read more
While listening to the sexy, trancey c.d. compilation, from Dark to Light, the Musical Journey of Klaus K, it all slowly trickled back through my mind – the sights, sounds and special moments the Klaus K Hotel provided in my short stay in Helsinki, Finland. I felt like a local … Read more
Caution: the out of the box creativity infused in Finland’s design aesthetic may lead to an inferiority complex. Side effects could include gasping in awe followed by sudden, uncontrollable curiosity. Lucky for you, Finland’s renowned design superstar, Alvar Aalto, was used to designing with medical criteria in mind. After his … Read more
A Star Attraction There’s a highly anticipated shining star coming to Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles this fall, but it isn’t high in the sky or on the silver screen. The notorious corner of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Laurent is home to an abundance of spectacles and thrills in the entertainment district of … Read more