The concept behind Les Sources de Caudalie is simple: a French diet and lifestyle is conducive to good health. Established in 1999, the boutique hotel was built among the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte in the famed Bordeaux region of France as a place where everything is devoted to nature, taste and senses.... Read More
Luxury brands like Waldorf-Astoria and Ritz-Carlton have credibility with consumers. But sometimes, when being part of the pack works against you, striking out solo is a bold move that can pay back big time. Case in point: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, formerly The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. ... Read More
The new Hermitage hotel opening on May 1 and situated in Jakarta's impressive Menteng District, is promising to offer a wonderful night's stay in one of Indonesia's most prestigious areas. The combination of bespoke services and serenity should be a welcome addition to the city, and will likely become a hotbed of international and business travel due to its modern amenities and pledge to excellent hospitality.... Read More
Santorini, Greece is the kind of destination that is hard to forget. I sense it in my friend’s faces who’ve been, read it in travel articles that suggest the island is a little piece of heaven, and find myself dreaming about returning almost every week. For a place like this, not just any hotel will do; it requires one that not only matches the isle’s serene beauty but enhances it.... Read More
Unveiling its new look this month, the five-star Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has transformed into an even sleeker hotel with chic new furnishings and a more contemporary look. Interior designer Lynne Hunt London took on the boutique Belgravia hotel and executed her sophisticated style across all 88 rooms.... Read More
Ireland's Parknasilla Resort & Spa, which has a rich history dating back to 1692 and has been a hotel since 1895, just reopened after major renovations to bring it into the new century. The storied five-star hotel is situated on the water’s edge among islands, inlets and hidden beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry. ... Read More
Built in the 17th century Spanish stronghold of Cartagena in Colombia, Casa San Agustin has embraced its Caribbean history and charm while offering guests all the modern amenities that travelers have grown to expect from luxury hotels. Situated in the walled-in Old Town of Cartagena—the wall itself being a UNESCO Heritage site—and having originally been a private residence, there is an air of welcoming warmth that seems to surround nearly every aspect of Casa San Agustin.... Read More
When you arrive at the 44-acre St. Regis Bora Bora, you’re immediately aware that the next few days of your vacation are going to be exceptional and ones to be remembered for a long time. The Polynesian paradise is the only luxury resort in the region and offers special touches galore, from a spa on a private island to signature services and breathtaking villas.... Read More