To some travelers, the hotel is critical to the experience. We report on the newest, most noteworthy hotels; old classics we still love; or someplace fun and funky that reflects a special mood. Anything goes: prices range from modest to lavish.
Staying in style is key on any trip. Escapism is one of the reasons we travel in the first place. Luxury Travel Bible’s Hot New Hotels 2014 underline those hotels that turn up the heat on delivering a perfect getaway. These 5 fabulous hotels provide an escape like no other: … Read more
Luxury, that’s the dream. Decadent decor, fabulous room service, awe inspiring views, and private beaches, now that’s perfection. What more could you want on that fantasy trip? From our good friends over at Luxury Travel Bible.com’ here’s a shortlist of their Hot New Hotels in 2014 that can make your … Read more
Sometimes mistaken for a run of the mill desert town, Phoenix is in fact anything but. And while the sky may be bluer, the mountains sharper and the lifestyle simpler than most urban centers, its lack of worldliness has given the nation’s sixth largest city a bad rap. But look … Read more
Landing on the island airport just off Male, Maldives, is stunning. The plane circles and teases us as we get our first glimpse of the turquoise waters synonymous with the islands that make up the Maldives. After arrival at the small terminal, we’re escorted to the jetty of the Sheraton … Read more
As summer merged into a chilly fall, we desperately were needing an escape and chose a luxury oceanside getaway in the coastal village of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Built in 1868 on the bluffs overlooking the ocean, Ocean House was once the darling of this resort community in the 1920’s … Read more
Can one tire of chateaus? That’s the question you ask yourself as you crisscross the Loire Valley, stopping to gawk at the legendary domiciles of French kings and the aristocracy. Invariably though, at the end of the day, most visitors to the region retire to (you guessed it) a chateau. … Read more
No doors, no keys and no worries? Yes, it’s true. andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge is the quintessential private island paradise and a barefoot one too. After wading ashore from our speedboat, staff in camel shorts welcomed us, taking our sandals, and we never needed them again. For tiny Mnemba Island … Read more
Simply Magical. Those two words carved into a sign at the entrance to Rosalie Bay Resort were brought to mind over and over again as my husband and I immersed ourselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of this 22 acre eco-resort on the island of Dominica. We had passed … Read more
An elegant yet edgy sense of decorum presides over the lobby of the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, in Austin, Texas, easy to find at night thanks to the glowing red stripe around the building’s exterior. This is in stark contrast to the rowdy street party in full swing just a … Read more
Since it debuted last April, the Hyatt Union Square New York has been a showcase for buzz worthy modern art and cutting edge design. Conceptualized by renowned interior designer Paul Vega, the newly built property brings the outdoors in with the use of materials and elements culled from the natural world. … Read more
These days’ fashion designers are putting their personal stamp on much more than clothing and accessories. Some, like Guess owners Maurice, Paul and Armand Marciano, are getting behind spirits and wine with the purchase of a landmark L.A. liquor store. Others like Roberto Cavalli are into opening nightclubs. Still others … Read more
Las Brisas Acapulco screams “notice me” from the moment you drive through the hotel’s porte cochere and spot the hot pink hibiscus flower logo, till you’re ensconced in your “casita” high above the city 15 minutes later. And you should! The hotel is right out of a dream and it … Read more
Admittedly I’m a novice when it comes to over the top luxury in the Caribbean, so it’s fair to say that I could be easily impressed, but when The Somerset’s jovial bellman (a Reggaeton singer on the side) dropped me at reception, I was just about speechless. And I … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of treating yourself to a luxurious stay on a private island? Imagine this – an overwater bungalow, coconut groves, warm translucent waters filled with corals and tropical fish and no noise except for the singing of birds and the mixing of your Mai Tai. While it … Read more
A black messenger bike parked outside THE THIEF emblazoned with the hotel’s name is a subtle hint. “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” On a dark, dreary and very wet spring morning in Oslo’s Tjuvholmen neighborhood, which is surrounded by water, the wind is gusting outside … Read more