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.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali ended 2021 on a high note. The property celebrated the completion of a three-year, $120 million transformation and a re-imagined wing portraying aspects of Hawaiian culture. Called “Hōkūpa‘a,” after the North Star, the 217-room luxury tower is a star in its own right. … Read more
Upon entering our one-bedroom suite at the Hotel Citrine, my notorious travel partner-in-crime, Janet W., is awestruck by its spaciousness. The Fellows-brand, blush pink electric tea kettle with a curvaceous spout and the bone china teacups on the sideboard caught my eye. Touches like these draw design mavens like bees … Read more
Let’s be real: When you think of a luxury hotel, a former jail doesn’t typically come to mind. A charming boutique hotel stay with carefully chosen elements of “doing time” doesn’t quite go hand-in-hand. And yet, Beacon Hill’s The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, offers exactly that. It’s the inspired … Read more
Key West exudes a laid-back vibe unlike any other. Situated at the southern tip of the Florida Keys, this little slice of paradise attracts artists, writers, musicians and beach lovers in equal measure. To say Key West has a big personality is a true understatement. Unique? Yes. Quirky? Yes. Fun? … Read more
Chattanooga has changed a lot in recent years, as this outdoorsy capital is starting to be known for more than just Ruby Falls and Rock City. The Edwin Hotel stands out as an example of that evolution. The contemporary structure projects an identity in this officially “cool” city with its … Read more
With the ability to travel again, the priority for many is to flee to a bucolic destination that’s nothing like home. We want to be swept off to a magical place with gurgling fountains and manicured lawns that look as though they’ve leapt out of a fine painting. At the … Read more
From intimate B&B’s to mega hotels, Hawaii Island, the largest in the state chain, is home to an abundance of accommodations. The lodging possibilities on this lava-rich island are just as exotic as its evening manta ray tours and trips to the active Kilauea Volcano. Here, we present the Hilton … Read more
From intimate B & B’s to mega hotels, Hawaii Island, the largest in the state chain, is home to an abundance of accommodations. The lodging possibilities on this lava-rich island are just as exotic as its evening manta ray tours and trips to the active Kilauea Volcano. Here, we present … Read more
From intimate B & B’s to mega hotels, Hawaii Island, the largest in the state chain, is home to an abundance of accommodations. The lodging possibilities on this lava-rich island are just as exotic as its evening manta ray tours and trips to the active Kilauea Volcano. Here, we present … Read more
From intimate B & B’s to mega hotels, Hawaii Island, the largest in the state chain, boasts an abundance of accommodations. The lodging possibilities on this lava-rich island are just as exotic as its evening manta ray tours and trips to the active Kilauea Volcano. Here, we present four intriguing … Read more
A vinyl copy of Eric Clapton’s Layla is playing on the turntable and Boz Scaggs is up next. Then I think I’ll broaden my musical horizons and spin Eydie Gormé’s Latin-pop hits. It’s all part of a relaxing evening in my hotel room at Yours Truly D.C., one of two … Read more
The Intercontinental San Francisco opened downtown in 2008 with much fanfare. The gleaming multi-story premiere property with stellar views was meant to serve as a cornerstone convention hotel that mostly meets the needs of conference attendees. The city had expanded the Moscone Convention Center just steps from the hotel in … Read more
The proverb … “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” … is said to have originated as early as 1659 but today it couldn’t resonate more. As the year from hell drags on, people are discovering that periodic doses of travel are an essential medication. Napa Valley … Read more
There’s a happening and it’s in Mexico – specifically in Los Cabos. Here’s the deal. To be pampered, really pampered, head south of the border to that duo of towns, San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, located on the combo of coasts that border the Sea of Cortez … Read more
A break does the body good. With this interminable year churning ahead at a glacial pace, I craved an escape from New York City. It turns out a destination-staycation in nearby Nyack was just the reset I needed. About 30 miles north of Manhattan, the village of Nyack sits right … Read more