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.
Nestled on a tiny piazza amid the blessed chaos that is Naples, Italy is a rare find … the Palazzo Decumani. The 4 star albergo takes its name from its heritage – a former palatial residence almost hidden within the narrow streets and alleys of the Decumani neighborhood, a beehive … Read more
Would you prefer a view of the Denver skyline or of the Rocky Mountains? That this is one of the first questions you’re asked as you check-in to the Four Seasons Denver is a good sign. This, along with the genuine cheerfulness of the reception staff, should clue you in … Read more
Built in 1985, The Kimberly Hotel is Midtown Manhattan’s last true Euro-style hotel with so elegant a feel that it creates the illusion you’ve stepped into a Victorian mansion. And the staff, from the poised receptionists to the ‘Clefs d’Or’ Concierges, treat you like royalty. Recently the hotel has undergone … Read more
Built in 1929 by famed entrepreneur Carl Fisher, The Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina is a hidden gem at the eastern end of Long Island. The entire property has a fitting nautical theme, with guest rooms resembling something out of a Ralph Lauren campaign. That translates to an elegant … Read more
Sometimes you can tell a lot about a hotel just by its name. Take San Francisco’s Hotel Diva. The Diva Sidewalk of Fame in from of the hotel is just one of many subtle hints to come during your stay, its concrete blocks sectioned off with the foot and handprints of past … Read more
St. Petersburg is a city that’s full of surprises. Add Hotel Astoria to the list. Remember when hotels treated you like you were practically a visiting dignitary? This hotel still knows how to do it. And we all know that’s saying something. A comprehensive check-in experience with a concierge at … Read more
Cabo San Lucas has long been a celebrity vacation hotspot with gorgeous weather, stunning coastal-desert scenery, and exclusive resorts known for privacy and pampering. The Capella Pedregal, the newest luxury property set at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, has raised the bar even higher. I knew I was … Read more
Elephants are the big draw at Chiawa Camp – and hippos, crocodiles, Cape buffalo, baboons, even the occasional lion. Chiawa nails the African, luxury-in-the-bush, “glamping” experience to the letter. Hugging the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Chiawa was the first safari camp to open in the Lower Zambezi National … Read more
“Minutes from Cape Town, Miles from the World”. That’s the slogan of the Steenberg Hotel, a tagline that couldn’t be more fitting. Despite the fact that it’s a mere 20-minute drive from South Africa’s capital, you’ll feel like you’re in a completely different world as traffic disappears, cars become bicycles … Read more
The Peninsula was one of the first luxury hotels to open in Beijing China and is still the epitome of class in a city that’s constantly changing. It was 1989, a year that ushered back the Western style hotel to China’s capital. This modern hotel tower rises out of a … Read more
When I was a child, my yearly trips to Miami with my family were always filled with stories of the glamorous Miami of the past, a place where my grandparents used to take my mother and tío when they were little children. In the tales of my beloved Grandfather I could … Read more
You’re fooled as you step into a suite at André Fu-designed The Upper House in the heart of Hong Kong. The large, elegantly furnished accommodations at this boutique hotel were once serviced apartments that have been completely redesigned and refurbished. Transformed seamlessly to a chic city hotel exuding a modern … Read more
When your friend tells you she’s thinking about buying an island and suggests you accompany her on a site visit, wouldn’t you jump at the opportunity? That’s exactly what I did when my friend Kendra invited me to Belize. The all-inclusive resort, Yok Ha, which we’d call home while island … Read more
My guide, Beatrice, collects me at the Marseilles airport and we head an hour north to the village of Gordes, which is said to be between “the sky and the stones.” Technically, the village is in Provence, but Beatrice sees it differently. “I compare Gordes to New York. New York … Read more
The Plaza Hotel in New York City is the pinnacle of elegance in a city of seemingly endless options for grandeur. The imposing 282 room edifice houses 100 years of history, glamour, and romance. A cultural icon, the name alone summons an image of New York society, Fifth Avenue, Central … Read more