More than just a luxury hotel in an underrated, but multi-faceted city, the new Fairmont Pittsburgh encapsulates two important themes in the civic identity: First, the "new" Pittsburgh economy, which has diversified beyond steel to education, banking, technology and lately, sustainable building. Second, the robust art scene which, for centuries, has been funded and furthered by the city’s largest fortunes.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: With unobstructed panoramic rooftop views of both the East and Hudson rivers, contemporary art work lining the walls, and a minimalistic style, The James New York, introduces Soho to luxury liberated. Similar to its neighborhood filled with art, culture and creativity, The James New York showcases pure opulence with artistic touches and locally inspired décor.... Read More
How could I resist a stay at "The Pink Lady of La Jolla" this Valentine's season? The La Valencia Hotel, the iconic property of seaside La Jolla, still radiates with grace and elegant charm that makes any discerning traveler blush with delight.... Read More
Hotel Review: There are always plenty of wonderful hotels throughout a thriving city like London. Luxury chain hotels attract visitors through familiarity, others have ridden on the wave of fame that notable guests have left in their wake. Then there are those who have made a name for themselves by offering something unique: a prime location, a notable spa, restaurant or service. The Athenaeum boasts several reasons to call it home during your stay in this exceptional city.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: Paris’s Hotel Le Bristol, located on the famed rue de Faubourg Saint Honoré, has been a celebrity haunt since its first opened in 1925. These days its high profile patrons include Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Natalia Vodianova.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: Santa Monica, California: famed beach town made popular by its warm climate, historic Carousel on its pier, and eclectic Third Street Promenade street performers. Of course, it's also home to the esteemed Huntley Hotel. With a Southern California beach vibe juxtaposed with dramatic design elements from designer Thomas Schoos, the Huntley is no ordinary luxury hotel.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: With a year of renovations and unique design work complete, the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais in Sintra is reopening its palace doors once again. While it has brought in more modern comforts of the 21st century, the palace still maintains the elegance of the 18th century.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: There are few places in Europe that are as beautiful as Florence in the springtime. Villa San Michele adds to this beauty in ways that are difficult to describe without seeing, smelling, and living it yourself (Although, I will give it my best shot).... Read More
Luxury Hotels: That object you see stretching across the top of three 56-story skyscrapers is the Sands SkyPark in Singapore. It is approximately 656 feet high and more than 300 yards long. The cantilever, which is among the largest in the world, sits atop the Hotel at Marina Bay Sands. It has an observation deck with 11 viewpoints and, according to the renowned hotelier, the world's longest infinity pool at that height. The pool is approximately 492 feet, or 150 meters, in length.... Read More
Luxury Hotels: A beautiful, quiet hotel tucked away in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, a short five minutewalk from the Florence train station, J.K. Place is tucked into a very inconspicuous part of the piazza, so much so that at first it was difficult to spot.... Read More
Luxury Hotel: I confess: my mental image of New Orleans had a lot to do with numerous visits to Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. The closest I’d ever been to a swamp or bayou was at the start of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. With 125 miles to go before NOLA, I found myself driving on the Atchafalaya Swamp Freeway, 20-feet above the soggy habitat of alligators, turtles, snakes, birds, and deer.... Read More
