Author: Damon M. Banks

The Rich History and Exciting Future for Les Bordes

The Rich History and Exciting Future for Les Bordes

Neighboring the historic village of Beaugency, 15 minutes from the Château de Chambord and just a 90-minute drive from Paris, Les Bordes is spread across 1,400 acres of the magnificent Loire Valley and Sologne Forest in France. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage region renowned for historic chateaux, medieval towns, […]

PC: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

I Love a Good Hotel Within a Hotel Concept

The concept of a “hotel within a hotel” is not a new offering, but it is one that when done correctly, it’s simply fantastic. Like so many of us, I love many of the perks that come with staying at a larger luxury hotel, but the personalized services of a […]

Work and Play at The Ben West Palm Beach

Work and Play at The Ben West Palm Beach

If you are like me, you often drive through West Palm Beach on the way to Palm Beach for a resort getaway. However, West Palm Beach continues to get better each time I visit with a growing number of luxury residences, trendy hotels and great restaurants. I cannot imagine a […]

PC: Mondrian Los Angeles

5 Favorite West Hollywood Boutique Hotels

After years of visiting a lot of places throughout the world, I can say that West Hollywood has a distinct feel that cannot be duplicated. Having spent time in this vibrant city as both a visitor and resident, I can wholeheartedly endorse West Hollywood as a must-visit destination. It is […]

PC: Delta Coves

5 Luxury Communities We Love Right Now

At a time when so many people are escaping the chaos of cities to find fresh air and open spaces in luxury communities around the country, we learned more about these five picture-perfect communities that you can call home. Along with each doing their part to be forward thinking when […]