For a growing number of Americans, Thanksgiving has shifted from a traditional hometown celebration into an opportunity: a chance to combine a cherished holiday with an international getaway. Let’s explore five hotels that have our attention this season.
Author: Damon M. Banks
Celebrating Fifty Years of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
As the winds off Lake Michigan whisper through Chicago’s architectural skylines, one hotel has quietly stood as a symbol of refined hospitality for half a century. 2025 marks 50 years since the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago—a golden anniversary that reflects tradition, transformation, and timeless elegance.
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge’s Black Diamond Club
Just an hour west of Calgary and nestled at the base of Mount Kidd, Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge puts guests right in the heart of nature, with direct access to scenic trails like the picturesque Village Rim.
The Ultimate Fall Getaway at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Vermont
Spruce Peak’s location within the Northeast spruce-fir and Northern hardwood forests makes it one of New England’s most stunning autumn displays, with peak color often arriving in late September and lasting well into October.
Escape to Art Hotel Villa Fiorella in Italy
Located just a short drive from Sorrento’s historic center and perched above the Gulf of Naples, five-star Art Hotel Villa Fiorella offers a peaceful retreat from the crowds while providing easy access to famous sites like Pompeii, Capri, and Positano.
3 Ways to Experience the Best of Tuscany
From the busy streets of Florence among the world-class shopping boutiques and an endless number of exquisite cafés and restaurants to the peaceful serenity found amidst the miles upon miles of vineyards and picturesque towns and villages, Tuscany truly has something to offer everyone. Explore three ways to discover the best of Tuscany, complete with several of the best luxury hotels sure to provide an authentic and elevated localized experience.
An Italian Retreat at Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel in Puglia
For those seeking a relaxed getaway at a boutique luxury resort where the focus by the entire staff is you and anything you need to make your stay unforgettable, Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel in Puglia, Italy, is the answer to all your travel desires. A family affair, the hotel is now operated by second-generation Gianvito Mangano who has been hard at work since 2019 reimagining everything that this seaside hotel can be by maintaining focus on elevated services and unparalleled hospitality.
Five Reasons to Consider Being a Global Citizen on a Residential Ship
Storylines founders Shannon Lee and Alister Punton started with a vision to give global travelers the ability to live out their passion for exploration while still maintaining work, family, and home life. The result was in creating a residential ship that enables global citizens to live a healthy and active […]
WHILL Continues to Make Travel More Accessible for Everyone
It’s not breaking news that many of us take our mobility for granted. I’m guilty of this, but I had an eye-opening realization when I began to look for mobility options for my father—more specifically, electric wheelchairs and scooters. Whether it be navigating airports around the world, exploring national parks, […]
10 Favorite Washington, DC Hotels to Visit During Cherry Blossom Season
Washington, DC comes alive each year as the Cherry Blossoms put on an unbelievably beautiful show. After several years of hotels pulling back from their over-the-top celebrations, they are going all out this year as locals and tourists are eager to enjoy the warmer weather with cherry blossoms bringing a […]
Radmor Golf Makes Sustainable Fashion Look Good
When you learn more about Scott Morrison and Bob Conrad, the founders of Radmor Golf, it’s impossible to not get excited about their mission and support this innovative and smart golf apparel brand. They have realized that being a good citizen means embracing the idea of doing more, making better […]
A New Place to Call Home: Wildwood at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
I have featured a lot of great luxury communities around the world for more than a decade now, and one that I have highlighted on at least one or two other occasions is a special collection of communities that always impresses, The Cliffs. This collection of seven private, luxury residential […]












