We all know that marriage can be challenging, especially when both partners are from different countries and cultures. As unofficial rivals boasting the best wine, cuisine and quality of life, Italy and France don’t often make for good bedfellows. Yet at Castille Paris, Italian hoteliers Starhotel Collezione’s lone French outpost, […]
With the recent opening of the Al Bait Sharjah, this port town on the Arabian Gulf has stepped up its game on the hospitality front. The 53-key resort has forged a new anchor for the Heart of Sharjah, a redevelopment project that seeks to preserve a great swath of the […]
After staying six days at a tourist camp in Belize‘s jungle — without electricity or hot water (but with a large tarantula living under the dining room) — transferring to the Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club was like emerging from a Belizean cave into the bright Caribbean sunshine. The white beaches, bright sunshine, blue skies and flowering trees seemingly in perpetual bloom here […]
Rocky Mountaineer is always a favorite travel experience for this style of travel, and they have now announced that seven newly built GoldLeaf Service rail cars will be offered on its Western Canadian rail routes for the 2019 season. Now, you have yet another reason to plan your own Rocky Mountaineer […]
Experience the miles of steep sheer cliffs, long sections of evergreen forest, and a powerful, untamed river running along WA-14—this is the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest, and for millions of years it has raged toward the sea, sculpting this breathtaking gorge. For a local getaway […]
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 […]
With the arrival of spring, Barcelona’s high season is just starting to ramp up. Things kicked off with Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations, and followed by Sant Jordi Day—Catalonia’s version of Valentine’s Day—on April 23. It’s a great time to visit the city: temps are mild, trees are in bloom, and there are sunny days aplenty—plus you can avoid the crush of the summer crowds. These three recently […]
Sitting high on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast in an ancient fishing village, Casa Angelina has now opened for the season, and is offering several new travel experiences designed for relaxation, romance, cuisine, celebration and wellness. While still delightfully off the beaten path, traveling to Casa Angelina has never been easier for North American guests […]
Ready for a golf getaway? Whether you have your mind and heart set on a once-in-lifetime Sunday at the Masters package that will have you up close to the pros, or a novice simply looking for some inspiration for future bucket-list golf getaways, Hilton has a variety of packages and […]
The city of Barcelona boasts numerous stylish hotels and rooftop bars, a variety of delicious food, and incredible works of art and architecture. When planning your visit, indulge in luxury and consider booking a room at one of these two exceptional five-star hotels: Hotel Ohla Barcelona or Hotel Ohla Eixample. Hotel Ohla Barcelona Centrally located in the city, Hotel Ohla Barcelona is just a short walk from the Gothic Quarter. The hotel’s unique exterior, created by Frederic Amat, a local artist, is a wild display of 1,000 ceramic eyeballs attached to the […]
I visited the gorgeous region of Los Cabos in Mexico for the second time this winter and, after I returned, I felt the need to clarify some of the myths about this destination that is just as “mythical.” The region called “Los Cabos” is the tourist area, where the marina […]
Vacations are a time to relax, unwind and enjoy the spoils of our hard work. Where spa treatments and tee times are on the agenda, not conference calls and meetings. Where “I’ll have another” refers to cocktails not coffee, and suit and ties are bypassed for Bermuda shorts and boat […]
