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5 Fancy Felines Living It Up At Leading Hotels of the World

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2013

Let's face it, the Internet loves cats. Whether you consider yourself an animal lover or not, we are going to guess that you have laughed at a funny kitty video or secretly smiled when you saw a cute one. Some people aren't afraid to admit their...

5 Holiday Vacation Packages For a Festive Winter Break

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2013

Holiday hotel packages are popping up everywhere, crowding inboxes and social media feeds, making it harder to weed through and pick the right one for you. So we did some digging and put together a list of our five most exciting, festive or romantic...

From Villa to Seaside Hotel: Les Mouettes Has Blossomed Into a Four-Star Experience

BY : Sean Hillen | 2013

One of the best things about Hotel Les Mouettes (translated: The Seagulls) on Corsica’s jagged western coast, is its wonderful outdoor terrace overlooking the glistening clear waters of the bay, the maquis-draped mountains and the...

Park City's Washington School House Makes Going Back to School Cool Again

BY : Katherine Bond | 2013

This fall, I went back to school (sort of). As September's crisp breezes brought the first fall of snow to Park City, Utah, I hunkered down in one of the town's newest boutique hotels, the Washington School House. The property derives a...

Willows Inn on Lummi Island Might Be Worth A Pilgrimage For Big Time Foodies

BY : Janice Nieder | 2013

It was a sliver of the perfectly balanced sweet/salty, smoked reef-net salmon, simply presented on a cedar slab — I was a goner. Every nibble was unconsciously accompanied by a soulful ‘mmmm.’ I knew then that no matter how hard I...

Sea Crest Beach Hotel: 100 Years of History Preserved on Cape Cod's Shores

BY : Lena Katz | 2013

Beach hotels in America tend to be built, enjoy a brief heyday, ease into a barely noticeable period of decline and then immediately be fully rehabbed or built again. The really loveable thing about the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth,...

Schloss Fuschl: The Hills Are Alive at This Austrian Castle Turned Resort

BY : Louise Gaudern | 2013

A castle caressing the shore of a shimmering turquoise lake complete with mountain backdrop may sound like it belongs in a fairytale, but Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa is most certainly a reality ready to be enjoyed. Located nine miles away from the...

Haute, Modern and Fashionable: 7 Hotels That Break the Mold

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2013

It’s typical for four- and five-star hotels to offer the very best in luxe amenities, accommodations and services. More than likely when you’re a guest, you’re guaranteed the kind of upscale experience that you’ve grown...

Portland's Hotel Lucia: An Artistic Property for Style-Seekers

BY : Carly Zinderman | 2013

Initially, pulling up to the Hotel Lucia in Downtown Portland is much like pulling up to any urban luxury hotel. A doorman is there to greet you, take your bags, and guide you toward the lobby. The difference takes place once you step inside the...

Support a Doggone Good Cause at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel's Diamond Ball

BY : Tara Imperatore | 2013

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has been rolling out the red carpet for their four-legged guests for years. From the annual Yappy Hour cocktail party to pet-friendly amenities that include amenities that include hand-painted water dishes and plush...

Is Kempinski's Hotel River Park the Best Hotel in Slovakia?

BY : Katherine Bond | 2013

"It's considered the best property in the country," gushed my taxi driver. We were in route to the Kempinski Hotel River Park, just a ten-minute jaunt from the non-descript train station of Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. The best in the...

Relais & Châteaux Teams Up with Hertz For an Exclusive 3-Year Agreement

BY : James Rothaar | 2013

The Hertz Corporation has signed an exclusive three-year global partnership with Relais & Châteaux, an association of over 520 luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. The deal further enforces the successful relationship the firms...