As an exceptional member of the renowned Leading Hotels of the World, Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort in Playa del Carmen provides guests with one of the best all-inclusive vacation destinations in Mexico. Rivaling world-class Mexican locales like Los Cabos, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen has an advantage in that it isn't flooded by massive crowds.... Read More
Gazing out through my sixth floor window at the inner garden courtyard of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Paris, I was intrigued to see several beehives on a ledge, their flighty inhabitants innocently at play. I later learned that the hotel hosts around 50,000 bees, which thrive in the pesticide-free Parisian environment and help pollinate the sweet-smelling flowers in the garden terrace (where the Camélia restaurant is housed). They also provide more than 30 kilos of delicious honey for chefs’ use in desserts and other dishes.... Read More
St. Barth might have a reputation for glitz and glamour, but island devotees know that its real appeal lies in its unpretentious vibe, understated luxury, and utmost privacy. There’s no such thing as a bad spot on the island, but for accommodations, Hotel Le Toiny rises above as a favorite of celebrities, honeymooners, and island regulars who are just looking to get away.... Read More
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, a luxury boutique hotel in San Antonio, Texas, is offering a girls getaway package featuring some of our favorite activities: shopping, shooting and sipping Champagne. The Shop n' Shoot Package, is perfect for a birthday celebration or bachelorette party. Starting at $19,000, the stay includes accommodation for 10 guests in the luxury Presidential Suite, quality time with a professional marksman, a pair of custom-made Lucchese cowboy boots, and a floating cocktail party on the San Antonio River.... Read More
Luxury boutique hotels often offer some of the most alluring experiences due to their exceptional charm. The personal attention received from staff, fewer guests around the property and a welcoming atmosphere help make boutique hotels stand out. Along these lines, Villa Spalletti Trivelli is equipped with only 12 guestrooms and the exclusivity makes it one of Rome's top hotels on Trip Advisor.... Read More
Inundated with magnificent beach-side activities, excellent amenities, and stunning guestrooms, the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa is ready to accommodate the most discerning guests. And with its location in the Caribbean, the soft white sands of Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands are yours for exploring and enjoying.... Read More
Converted into a luxury hotel from a former 15th century Dominican monastery, the San Domenico Palace Hotel in Sicily’s picturesque town of Taormina still retains much of its old world charm.... Read More
Situated along a narrow, secluded road just over three miles from Syracuse and Ortigia Island, the five-star Grand Hotel Minareto is a deluxe coastal resort in stunning Sicily. The property is a network of detached and semi-detached suites on circular roads, some villas with sea views, and all within a short walk of a large central swimming pool and the white-sand beach.... Read More
Centuries ago, earthquakes devastated properties around southern Sicily, but the Eremo della Giubiliana miraculously escaped any damage. Now a relaxing sense of seclusion and tranquility pervades the staircases and corridors of this delightful sandstone-walled palazzo. Add to that the friendliness of the property's staff and you have a wonderfully hidden retreat away from the stresses of modern life.... Read More
Overlooking a sweeping stretch of the Ionian Sea, Rocco Forte Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is a luxury property encompassing 568 acres of gently undulating land in south-west Sicily. The five-star, multi-building property is comprised of 230 rooms and suites with Latin terracotta and ochre exteriors, and ecologically-friendly features such as solar energy and water-recycling. Costing around 140 million euro (about USD $195 million), the project is the brainchild of hospitality entrepreneur, Rocco Forte, and is designed by architect Flavio Albanese; it's complete with golf courses, sea sports, swimming pools and clay tennis courts among many ente... Read More
Seated together outside our door were the Queen of Denmark and the King of Sweden and further up the corridor was Queen Maria of Romania — each caught in the eye of the photographic lens, indicating the type of clientele who once frequented Grand Hotel Villa Igiea. Steeped in history, this grand dame of hotel properties on the outskirts of Palermo, Sicily has hosted high financiers and royalty alike during its century-long, illustrious career. And it’s not difficult to understand why.... Read More
An idealized resort in a definitively magnificent setting, The St. Regis Bora Bora is the kind of location that dreams are made of. For those who've ever looked into Bora Bora as a vacation destination, the overwater villas of The St. Regis are generally the first visuals that come to mind when the area is mentioned. It's entirely understandable considering that seeing pictures of the property can itself feel like a vacation from a day's work.... Read More
Nothing quite prepared me for the sophisticated luxury and superb fine dining at Tucson’s only four-star resort. The moment you check in to Casino Del Sol Resort you are greeted by friendly and professional employees, all with a genuine smile who are trained in the subtle ways of luxury service.... Read More
