You have been driving for hours through some of the most forlorn real estate in America, with maybe a bar or gas station every hour or so as the Mojave Desert seems to enclose on all sides and become more and more desolate with every mile. You follow California-190 west […]
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The Victoria Celebration: A Hotel Package Fit For Royalty
In celebration of Queen Victoria’s 200th birthday this month, The Milestone Hotel and Residences is featuring an exclusive package for their guests — The Victoria Celebration. Guests will feel like royalty as they stay directly across from Kensington Palace, where the queen grew up, while being lucky enough to explore […]
A New Landmark Of Bespoke Luxury: The St. Regis Hong Kong
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Hong Kong, marking the debut of this iconic luxury brand in the destination. Founded more than a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV with the opening of The St. Regis New York, St. Regis has since […]
Enjoy the Bedside Reading Program During Your Next Hotel Stay
Perhaps I’m just old school, but I always look forward to stopping by the airport book store to pick up one of the latest best sellers to read on my journey. So I naturally love this newest luxury hotel amenity by Bedside Reading®, which places a wide variety of complimentary […]
A Stay at AC Hotel New York Times Square
A year ago, it was an unsightly city parking garage in midtown New York, massive and toneless. Today, the parking garage has disappeared without a trace. AC Hotel New York Times Square, a sleek addition to the theater district’s myriad accommodations, has risen from the rubble of the garage to […]
The New C. Baldwin Hotel Debuts in 2019 at Houston’s Allen Center
Over the past two years, the ownership group of The DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Downtown has been conceptualizing and finessing a project that will serve as a social anchor and hospitality gateway for the landmark Allen Center. The C. Baldwin – a high end and hyper-localized, independent hotel slated for a summer 2019 […]
The Perfect Pairing – Stephanie Inn and Adelsheim
Venture out to the Stephanie Inn by following US 26 west from Portland, Oregon, to the south end of Cannon Beach, Oregon, approximately 80 miles away. The Inn is nestled between the coastal mountain range and the Pacific Ocean offering visitors luxury accommodations, gourmet dining and memorable experiences. Spectacular Sojourns Stephanie Inn’s Executive Chef Aaron Bedard joins forces with staff to develop events centered around fabulous food and beverages. He […]
Motto By Hilton: The Newest Affordable Urban Lifestyle Brand
The travel industry has a new hot topic to discuss this week with Hilton announcing the launch of Motto by Hilton, its newest affordable lifestyle brand that will empower guests by giving them the freedom to create their own experiences in the world’s most sought-after cities. With Hilton approaching its 100th anniversary, it continues […]
A Localized Approach to Hotel Amenities
We all have to admit that rarely do we take the time to think about the time and effort that goes into the process of choosing those little amenities we find in the bathrooms of our hotels while traveling. Of course, those of us who are paid to critique and […]
Grand Cities and Their Grand Dames: Five-Star Stays in Bologna and Verona
Though about 150 kilometers and a province or two separate them, Bologna and Verona share many of the same traits: Roman roots, well-preserved, medieval centers where life revolves around handsome piazzas, plus great culinary traditions and designer shopping on elegant, arcaded streets. And both cities share have something else in […]
Rome Three Ways: Find Your Corner of the Eternal City
All roads may or may not lead to Rome, but chances are your vacation to Italy will begin or end there. To make the most of your stay in the Eternal City, be it for a couple of days or for a week or more, location is everything. Basing yourself […]
A New InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
Intercontinental has opened a second property in Los Angeles that is sure to impress. The InterContinental brand opened their first Los Angeles property in the business district of Century City in 2007. The hotel remains an example of lavish architecture in Los Angeles ever since. But, last year, the IHG […]