If there still are people in the post-recession world who managed to get away on a luxury Valentine’s mid-week mini-break, we salute them. It’s not easy to justify that kind of romance-before-work attitude these days. For most of us, spring is the first opportunity to take that romantic getaway...but we begin dreaming about it long before.... Read More
Sri Panwa reminds me of Angelina Jolie in the sense that she’s gorgeous from every angle, so it's virtually impossible to take a bad picture of her. Because of that, it’s hardly surprising that just one of the property’s many awards is 'Hotel with the Best View in the World' from Beach Tomato. Before I tell you why I was so completely enamored with this family-owned hotel, however, let’s get the cons out of the way.... Read More
A lot of fine champagne gets consumed in Aspen in the course of the posh resort’s ski season. This winter however the tony town’s top luxury hotel, the St. Regis Aspen, is offering another way to indulge in world-class bubbly. In conjunction with Veuve Clicquot’s “Clicquot in the Snow” pop-up bar on Aspen Mountain, the St. Regis’ Remède Spa is offering a trio of custom “effervescent experiences” on a limited-edition winter spa menu.... Read More
The Ocean Club is a Turks and Caicos original. The luxury resort, located on the widest stretch of stunning Grace Bay Beach, was the first on the island to offer guests condominium-style one-, two-, or three-bedroom accommodations. Each suite includes a spacious dining and living area that feels like an island retreat with all the comforts of home.... Read More
When it comes to Miami Beach, choosing the right luxury hotel for your trip can be difficult. Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach makes the choice a little easier by offering the intimacy of a boutique hotel with the perks and amenities of a larger property—combining the flexibility of à la carte services with a focus on health and wellness, and the best that Miami has to offer all at its doorstep.... Read More
At SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand, the refined style and attentive service of a premier boutique hotel are matched with the amenities of one of Las Vegas’ most impressive resorts. This award-winning five-star hotel occupies the top two floors of MGM Grand, providing sweeping views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip.... Read More
The beautiful beachfront Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is the perfect choice for your Florida vacation, with plenty of action around the resort and local hot spots nearby to make your stay a truly memorable one. The Westin Diplomat offers a selection of activities from the 18-hole championship golf course, to the relaxing spa, and the Westin Kids Club for its youngest guests.... Read More
The best hotel properties know how to greet their guests with the “wow” factor. The Regent Grand Resort, located on the Turks and Caicos Island of Providenciales, makes a point of impressing each of their guests not once, not twice, but three times. The first time a guest’s eyes widen is when they check in at the front desk. The Regent Grand’s elegant concierge area is awash in blonde marble.... Read More
Intimate encounters with wilderness is the prime focus at the secluded Sonora Resort in British Columbia, highlighted in Part One of this Canadian adventure. There, guests soak in mineral pools and join expeditions looking for for whales, orcas and grizzly bears. Fast forward to my helicopter return with a slight change in longitude, and the city comes to center stage. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim. My re-entry into a faster pace was seamless—by private car from the heliport to the harbor (courtesy of the luxury hotel’s BMW car service).... Read More
Nestled among the green Caribbean national forest and in front of the sparkling Puerto Rican Sea, is an address like no other. Romance fills the air at The St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort, Puerto Rico. It’s luxury at its finest with the signature St. Regis Butler service ready to make your vacation the most memorable yet.... Read More
