The trusted and true recipe for a fantastic getaway to Paris must include the finest of ingredients: fun-loving friends, hotels that provide everyone with room to breathe, chic shopping opportunities, unique experiences and authentic French dining. I flew from Boston to Paris to meet up with my good friend, Christine, to […]
LuxeGetaways enjoys seeing the continued evolution of the luxury resorts and communities located in beautiful tropical locations, globally. As we continue to discover, many of the private communities recognized for their world-class golf courses have so much more to offer their guests and members – even those who don’t choose to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Standing in front of the white, boxy building in the Shepherd’s Bush section of London, the last thing you would expect it to be is a boutique hotel. But there it is, K West Hotel and Spa London, transformed from a BBC recording studio into a hip contemporary facility that […]
It was on an unseasonably warm November afternoon that I flew from London to Istanbul for a return visit to one of my most memorable destinations. As a teenager, twice I left Greece on sojourns where continents collide to acquiesce in the historical city of Istanbul. I remember standing in […]
The luxurious design/boutique Hotel 71, located in the heart of gorgeous and historic Québec City’s Old Port recently became a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection. This is a big step for this treasured property in Canada. Here is why… Hotel 71 is located in a historic building, […]
Panama Jack Resorts Cancun offers fun for the entire family with outstanding entertainment, exciting activities for all ages, contemporary accommodations with furnished terraces and ocean views, and multiple delicious dining options. The resort’s impeccable service begins at check-in and does not end until after your departure. Matias Klein, the resort’s […]
I could think of no swankier place to ask Victoria to marry me. Her tastes run to the particular, and ever since we visited The Ivy Baltimore a year ago for a press visit, the question had endured: “Darling, when can we return?” Firstly I must explain what makes The […]
