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 […]
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 […]
While we often find that travelers must choose between “adventure” and “luxury,” we feel that this opportunity provides a nice option that combines both seamlessly. The newly renovated Tordrillo Mountain Lodge offers the ultimate Alaska adventure, which is complemented by the remote, rustic-modern lodges, private cabins, and luxury lifestyle amenities. […]
Since Maine is called “Vacationland”, one might think that the state shuts down during the low season (from November to April). In fact, the Kennebunks during the winter season are actually a well-kept “secret getaway” and those who choose to visit this town, best known as a summer destination, in […]
From the minute we crossed over the cattleguard fence under the iron sign, Magee Homestead made my husband Matt and me feel at home. It was the perfect spot for our romantic getaway with its sweeping views of the Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain ranges where painted horses and ten-point […]
We are already a few months into the New Year, and our newly set 2019 resolutions.. at least we are hoping that you are keeping with them so far. Whether your goal is more time in the gym, a better diet, or a more consistent beauty routine, we can all […]
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 […]
Do you hear that? That is the “Call of the Wild” just beckoning to be explored and it is as exotic as you can get without a passport. I am talking about the great state of Alaska, and while most of the bucket-list destinations I feature on my luxury lifestyle […]
After the devastation of Hurricane Irma last year, Time Equities Inc. (TEI), the New York based real estate business, is pleased to announce the reopening of Anguilla’s Altamer Resort, the luxury collection of beachfront villas including the Antilles Pearl villa, and the unveiling of the Petit Topaz Villa, a new […]
