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.
Wilderness meets pampered luxury at Alaska’s four-star Hotel Alyeska. Ski runs overlook glaciers and powder reigns supreme. The mountain-top Seven Glaciers restaurant consistently receives Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and a bounty of first-class amenities make this resort a go-to winter destination for those seeking adventure. Located just … Read more
Dave Shearon and Mario Castro, life partners, left the cold winters of Chicago behind when they purchased the Ashford Manor B & B in Watkinsville, Georgia. They saw the inn for the first time on New Year’s Day, 1997. Walking around the grounds and then inside, both David and Mario … Read more
As long as there is a bit of a chill in the air on the East Coast the jet set will flock to Palm Beach to play golf and work on their tans. Situated on a pristine beach on the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by lush tropical gardens is the … Read more
Nestled high on a rugged perch along California’s Central coast and just a short, scenic ride from the Santa Ynez Valley,’ (the region’s ‘other wine country’), the Bacara Resort & Spa is a romantic enclave with the refined attributes of a full-service, luxury resort. Situated on a vast 78-acre plot … Read more
The Oscars are around the corner, and maybe Leonardo DiCaprio will finally win his Academy Award. To celebrate the awards season Booking.com has compiled a list of nominees for “Best Hotel Properties for Global Travelers” so that you’ll be assured to have an Oscar-worthy experience when you arrive. Here are … Read more
Whoever decreed that less is more certainly has not stayed at the Sofitel Los Angeles during the Christmas holiday season. The dazzling lobby which already is a masterpiece of sheen and shine and typically looks like a Fred and Ginger stage set had been transformed with a generous blaze of … Read more
History has a funny way of weaving its way in and out of our lives. Some of us are lured to it, others perplexed as to how to reconcile the past with our high tech lives we maintain. Even if you could care less about the Louisiana Purchase and the … Read more
If anyone is wondering what the Kimpton Hotel Group is up to in San Francisco, it looks like they may be taking a cue from the Ace Hotel properties. The darling of the hospitality scene these last few years, Ace made an impact on young urban travelers by turning rundown … Read more
Not every journey that takes 13-hours from origin to destination ends in paradise. Thankfully, ours did. Owing to non-direct flights from Mumbai, after several changes (two domestic, one international) and a speedboat transfer, we finally made it to the only resort in the Laamu Atoll in the far south of … Read more
It’s no secret that Miami and many of South Florida’s beautiful beach communities are on a roll with new real estate developments. And the same holds true for hotels. The winter season is heating up with four new and notable properties: The Hall, ME by Melia, Nobu at the Eden … Read more
In the 1985 film The Trip to Bountiful, an old woman longs to return to her childhood home, a small Texas town called Bountiful. Unbeknownst to her, her memory of the place would be all that is left when she gets there, the town having been devastated by the Great … Read more
Famous for opening Europe’s first Grand Hotel in 1865, the Langham Hospitality Group has set out to make their mark again with the opening of Langham Place in the historically rich city of Haining, about 75 miles west of Shanghai. With a façade inspired by traditional Chinese windows and latticed … Read more
What do Jan Vermeer, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Vivienne Westwood have in common? They are the inspiration behind the Baltazar Hotel’s 11-individually themed rooms and suites, each an explosion of creativity at this boutique property in Budapest. It is this offbeat pursuit of an ultra-cool aestheticism that characteristically describes … Read more
The Redbury Bordello Chic on Hollywood and Vine What is the most famous intersection in Los Angeles? The answer of course is the legendary Hollywood and Vine. Once again these avenues are making history all over again as the location of the The Redbury. The Redbury is where bordello chic meets … Read more
China’s capital is a noisy, fast paced metropolis, the city’s energy pulling you in as soon as you arrive. The sensations of the lights, smells and action in the streets can easily exhaust anyone visiting for either business or pleasure. It’s nice to know that there is a hotel like … Read more