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.
If you dream of visiting exotic locales but worry about returning with an extra five pounds you’re not alone. Today’s savvy travelers are focused on keeping healthy and fit when away from their regimes. Relax! Whether you’re a hardcore health buff, a raw-vegan connoisseur or simply want to try different … Read more
Remember when the thought of having dinner in the restaurant of your hotel wasn’t exactly exciting? Guess what? Those days are long gone. From the still-on-fire Augustine at the Beekman Hotel, to the supremely popular NoMad at the NoMad Hotel and now over the bridges and through the tunnels to … Read more
“Dancing with the Stars” on the Indonesian island of Lombok? Not quite, but the weekly evening dance and cultural performances at Puri Mas Beach Resort often include a delightful adaptation, with young local dancers. They’re taught through a “giving back” social dance program by the boutique hotel’s Dutch owner, a … Read more
Call them boutique hotels. Call them design hotels. By whatever name, small hotels are a dime a dozen especially in big cities like San Francisco. But, once in a while, you discover one so special you wish you could stay forever. The Serrano Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, raises 16 … Read more
Be enchanted by the history and the ambiance of The Mission Inn of Riverside, California.
Expect the unexpected in this boutique hotel in Paris. From the decor to the design, it’s all about romance.
The first thing on my mind after stepping foot into Le Boutique Hotel in Bordeaux, France was that I had walked onto a location set for the movie, “Les Miz”. The little property nestled among the narrow streets of a city set in the 1800’s was seriously channeling the past. … Read more
A stay at the Hotel Itsas Mendia, in the quaint town of Bidart just a few miles down the coast from Biarritz, France, is like a visit to your rich uncle’s seaside villa.
The Monteleone has certainly attracted its share of novelists, playwrights and imbibers alike, even being named an official literary landmark by the Friends of the Library Association. William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Anne Rice and many more all stepped through its doors.
The Ritz-Carlton Santiago is perfectly located in El Golf, the city’s most admired neighborhood, at the hub of the city’s incredibly impressive Metro station.
Birdwatching, a visit to a chocolate laboratory and an investigation of a phenomenon called coral spawning … a day in the life of a mad scientist? No, all things you probably didn’t know you could do on the island of St. Lucia. And just some of the out of the … Read more
Karl Wallenda of The Great Wallendas met his untimely death 36 years ago while attempting his final high-wire stunt. Halfway between the two towers of the Condado Plaza Hilton hotel in San Juan, he lost his balance due to several misconnected anchor cables. Even at the age of 73, … Read more
Pansea Beach We wandered down hand hewn stone steps, surrounded by greenery to a tiny peninsula in Phuket. The secluded spot, edged with swaying palm trees, overlooked Pansea Beach. The soundtrack was a gentle wind and white capped waves rolled against a stone jetty. A pretty Thai girl led us to … Read more
Seoul is one of the most vibrant cities in Asia but very different from other cities there as it is sprawling with many neighborhoods spread out from one another. It is much like Los Angeles with mountains all around. Taking a taxi from one area to another involves going through … Read more
Traveling frequently to Chicago for business, I seem to be forever in search of a hotel that pampers the business traveler and offers unique amenities on site so if free time arises I can kick back and enjoy my surroundings. I recently discovered that The Thompson Hotel fits the bill … Read more