If someone came up with the wild idea to start rating hotels by their gyms, Hotel Avila would be at the top. How many times have we suffered through vacations with only a stationary bicycle in a hot room with no air conditioning? Too many, I’m afraid. Guess what? Get … Read more
*With contributions by Sarah Meyer The town of Oia on the Greek island of Santorini is the new kid on the block. A beautifully scenic 20 minute drive north from Fira, the capital of the island and the major draw, it’s the Malibu to Fira’s Beverly Hills. Smaller and more … Read more
“Secluded, but not removed, private, but not regimented” was how the Silverpoint manager described the hotel’s charms to me as I stood on the balcony staring at the azure Caribbean Sea. A few blissful days later I realized that his description perfectly captured the essence of this intimate property. If … Read more
Everybody knows New Yorkers know how to drink. This summer, play like a local and try out one of these famed rooftop bars without missing out on the sights that make this city great. Skip the cab tab, and instead hop on and off at any of the CitySights bus … Read more
Most New Yorkers know that some of the best works of art aren’t in the museums. They’re either public works (Hello, Lady Liberty!) or, are on display semi-privately at many of New York’s finest hotels and galleries … free of charge! This spring and summer take in a new exhibit … Read more
Beaver Creek, Colorado Perfectly positioned between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, the Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is a luxury skier’s paradise. Opened in 2002, the 180 room hotel seems to have been created with the ultimate skier in mind. The hotel provides both privacy as well as Rocky Mountain luxury, and … Read more
In the heart of Antwerp, nestled in tiny Oude Stad, where narrow, winding pedestrian-only streets form little puzzles of old cobble stones, heavy curtains drift behind tall windows in a stark white building that would otherwise have blended in with the other townhouses. It would only take a small distraction … Read more
Birds are a-chirping, sun is a-shining, and your summer is a-empty. No travel plans yet? We’ve got you covered, no matter what kind of vacationer you are. Hey, you might as well travel now—2012 just might be your last summer ever. The First-Class Flier: When cash flow isn’t an issue, … Read more
Celebrate America’s favorite pastime this summer with a home run deal at the Omni Hotel San Diego. Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, The Omni Hotel offers guests unparalleled views of the San Diego Bay and skyline as well as proximity to the city’s best attractions: The … Read more
If Lisbon is one of those places lower on your list of “must see in Europe,” re-think your rankings. Portugal’s capital city is a lively urban center chock full of attractions from medieval to modern. Whether you’re a history buff, a gastronome, a power shopper, or all three, you’ll … Read more
There is only one possible word to describe Cannes, France — and that is ‘glamorous’. The sparkling Mediterranean Sea, haute boutiques and opulent hotels are only some of the reasons why this city on the Côte d’Azur is considered to be a playground for the rich and famous. Cannes’ biggest … Read more
The Anacaona Hotel photo credits Susan Croft Photography A Caribbean vacation doesn’t often come cheap, especially when it’s the island of Anguilla. With over 35 beaches spanning 12 miles of glistening white sand and crystal blue waters, Anguilla, in the British West Indies is definitively highbrow. So, figure on blowing … Read more
If you’ve been to Flanders—Belgium’s northern reaches—chances are you’ve explored Brussels, from its gourmet restaurants and chocolate shops to its Manneken Pis, or Petit Julien, one of the world’s most beloved statues. Possibly, you’ve toured Bruges, where mists rise moodily over canals plied by flat bottomed barges and lined with … Read more
The music at the pool bar is in a deep eighties groove. From David Bowie to the Thompson Twins, Alpha Ville to Bananarama, the sounds of the era of excess are taking center stage at the Aressana Hotel’s pool, that is, along with a gurgling waterfall and the occasional clink … Read more
When it comes to the timeless Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, age is just a number. But it deserves a centennial celebration as prestigious as its past guests. Adoringly referred to as “The Pink Palace”, The Beverly Hills Hotel will celebrate its 100th birthday in style (as if it knows … Read more