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Never Sign a Check at Mexico's Royal Hideaway Playacar

BY : Jared Paul Stern | 2015

It’s kind of a coming-of-age awakening when you first venture outside the hectic city of Cancun in search of a more grown up resort experience on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. And if you value classic luxury, service and style, you will most...

ME Brings an Aura Concierge, Celebrity Sparkle and a Youthful Classy Vibe to the Cancun Coastline

BY : Jared Paul Stern | 2015

It’s clear from first glance that the stylish ME Cancun by Melia is a cut above in the Mexican beach town known as the ultimate spring breaker’s paradise. Part of the renowned Melia Hotels International, it is in fact the only all-inclusive ME...

Omni Amelia Island's New $85M Makeover Includes a Rum & Tequila Experience

BY : Beth Graham | 2015

For generations, travelers have been flocking to Amelia Island for its 13 miles of pristine white sand beaches, quaint shops and charming cafes. Now this exclusive island community boasts one of Florida’s most elegant hotels, Omni Amelia...

What Can $28K Get You in Palm Beach? A Yacht, Presidential Suite & Personal Butler

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2015

While much of the East Coast is currently covered in snow and forecasting freezing temperatures, The Sunshine State is staying true to its nickname with plenty of warm weather. Taking advantage of their destination, Palm Beach Marriott Singer...

Meet the $75 Million Members-Only Hermitage Club in Vermont

BY : Kimberly Fisher | 2015

Opened late last year, the East Coast finally got its first exclusive, members-only, private ski resort in Southern Vermont. Located on a private mountain, The Hermitage Club hopes to provide the classic New England lifestyle with a...

Is Four Seasons Looking to Expand in South America?

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2015

If you’re thinking about a vacation to Colombia this year, consider waiting a few months until the two new Four Seasons are open in Bogota. Closed in 2014, both Hotel Casa Medina and Hotel Charleston Bogota were procured by the...

Montana's Resort at Paws Up Is Still One of our Favorite Glamping Spots

BY : Katherine Bond | 2015

Camping and luxury are usually mutually exclusive. It's difficult to reconcile ambiguous canned meals and frigid sleeping bags with five-star white linen dinners and heavenly duvet covers. Not too long ago, however, the term "glamping"...

From Butchering Classes to Alfalfa Treatments, Sonoma's Fanciest Farm Has a Genuine Farm-to-Table Ethos

BY : Katherine Bond | 2015

Farms aren’t typically too fancy. Or at least, they usually don't house a Michelin-starred chef, half a dozen concierges, three-course breakfasts, and private spa cabanas overlooking meticulous gardens. The Farmhouse Inn is,...

Defying Gravity at St. Regis Deer Valley: Trampoline Snowboarding, Elevated Cuisine and a Bear of a Spa Experience

BY : Susan Kime | 2015

I couldn’t resist the idea of joining an anniversary party, especially since this was the celebration of the high-altitude, high-end St. Regis Deer Valley. It is just 39 miles from Salt Lake International Airport and one mile from Park...

Shangri-La Releases New Video Showcasing Tropical Paradise Surrounding Boracay Resort

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2014

Boracay in the Philippines was voted #2 best island destination in the world by Travel + Leisure readers in 2013. Sitting among lush green foliage is Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa, a 219-room property that offers panoramic...

The Family-Owned Iberostar Grand Paraiso in Mexico is Extravagant, Authentic & Wild

BY : Susan Kime | 2014

The first thing you should know is that I have never stayed at an Iberostar resort before. I had heard of the brand (as it is very well-known in Europe), and is one of the few that has a cruise ship, the Grand Amazon, that journeys down the Brazil...

Miraval Resort & Spa: A Luxurious Approach to Creating a Life in Balance

BY : Christina Stewart | 2014

Imagine a place that is as serene as it is luxurious, and as rich in self-discovery as it is in world-class amenities. Miraval Resort & Spa located in Tucson, Arizona is a place unlike any other, dedicated to creating personal experiences that...