Author: Damon M. Banks

Celebrating Fifty Years of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

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.

3 Ways to Experience the Best of Tuscany

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

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.

WHILL Continues to Make Travel More Accessible for Everyone

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, […]

Radmor Golf Makes Sustainable Fashion Look Good

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 […]