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Sands Hotel & Spa: The Most Beautiful Desert Oasis You Will Ever See

Jan 25, 2019 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If Wes Anderson is on the hunt for a stylish boutique hotel perfect for one of his upcoming projects, we found it: the Sands Hotel & Spa.

From Elegant Resorts to Tableside Tortilla Soup & Recording Studios Within Hotels, This is the New Los Cabos

Dec 1, 2015 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Knowing that last year’s Hurricane Odile did its best to crush the seaside tourist hotspot, I didn’t quite know what to expect on my very first trip to Cabo San Lucas. It turns out that aside for some residual hotel renovations, the city has almost completely recovered from the weather disaster. It became pretty obvious within my first day there that locals and business owners are still trying to get the word out that Cabo is bigger and better than ever, with fun desert adventures to be had and gourmet food to be devoured.

A Taste of Irish Luxury: Inside The Merrion Hotel, Dublin

Nov 2, 2017 | Contributor: Selene Nelson

If you’re looking for unadulterated Irish luxury, there’s only one choice. Located in the heart of Dublin’s center, The Merrion Hotel is the city’s most stylish five-star offering, and Merrion Square, the National Gallery and Museum, and the Grafton Street shopping district are all within a stone’s throw.

Ritz-Carlton Adds 2 New Resorts to Bali, Securing it as a Top Destination For Luxury Travelers

Oct 9, 2015 | Contributor: Eric Rosen

Though times were tough for Bali following terrorist bombings in 2002, the Indonesian island slowly but surely reclaimed its place on the hot list as an international jet-set destination.

London Calling: One Aldwych Offers Old-World Charm & Contemporary Allure

Sep 28, 2017 | Contributor: Tiffany Leigh

Nestled in Covent Garden, One Aldwych in London is a luxury property that has been charming guests with a bevy of brag-worthy aspects since 1998. But at the heart of it, the luxury boutique hotel offers a warm personableness, a unique personality and a welcome respite from a chaotic, cosmopolitan city.

Acapulco's Banyan Tree Hotel Gives Us Reason to Return to the Mexican City

Sep 25, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Acapulco was a secret paradise, a place where A-listers went to disappear and hide away amongst the city’s sleepy beachside communities. Over the next 20 years, the quiet coastal town became a metropolis filled with hotels, high-end condos, new restaurants, shopping districts and a growing number of tourists.

The 18 Most Expensive Luxury Hotel Suites in Los Angeles

Sep 20, 2017 | Contributor: Jarone Ashkenazi

From Santa Monica to Beverly Hills to DTLA, there are numerous luxury hotels taking center stage in the City of Angels. It’s not just Hollywood and the plethora of celebrities that draw attention to the largest city in California.

Cuisine on the Green: The Best European Golf Resorts to Dine and Play

Sep 12, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

Gourmet cuisine and golf make a perfect match, as ace luxury resorts have clearly demonstrated. Here are a few properties throughout Europe to help you score a hole-in-one.

Celebrate Earth Day With These 5 Eco-Friendly Hotels

Apr 3, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

This year marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day, a 24-hour period dedicated to spreading awareness of environmental concerns and how we can work to create more sustainable environments.

Historic Hotel Eden Reopens in Rome This Spring

Mar 31, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

On April 1, Hotel Eden will officially reopen following an 18-month restoration project overseen by architect and interior designers Bruno Moinard and Claire Betaille of 4BI & Associés and Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku from Jouin Manku.

Where to Sleep Under the Stars Without Going Glamping

Mar 13, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

We’ve always enjoyed the idea of glamping because it gives us a chance to be in touch with our surroundings, while still having upscale amenities. But sometimes we’d like to take in the natural beauty around us in the comfort of a luxury hotel, and not in the middle of the wilderness.

Iran as a Tourist Destination: Tips For Americans Visiting the Middle Eastern Country

Feb 25, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Last week, NPR broadcast a story entitled ‘You Are Invited’: Isolated Iran Seeks Foreign Tourists, which juxtaposed the revolution’s slogan, “Death to America,” with its current international tourism campaign inviting foreigners (even Westerners) to its land. Over the past couple of years, this urgency to attract tourists to Iran has been sprinkling through the news. But in the past few months, it seems to have picked up speed. Ever-curious about the world around us, we began looking into what it would look like for American travelers to visit in 2015.

The 6 Best Rooftop Penthouse Suites in London

Feb 23, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

We’re quickly heading into peak tourist season for London, with the best months to visit being between March and May. The beauty of a spring trip means that you’ll get to experience the city’s blossoming parks and gardens while at the same time avoiding its muggy summers and dreary winters. As you begin planning for your next British escape, we found the best ways for you to really enjoy the weather and crisp air this spring: rooftop penthouses. Across the city, these six hotels offer stunning suites on the top floor of their respective properties and all include private terraces sitting high above London.

Italian Opulence in the Heart of Vietnam

Feb 17, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It's been said that luxury travel is more than just about over-the-top accommodations and glittery amenities. And while of course we agree, sometimes, it really is all about the extravagance and showy nature of a hotel that really gets us.

Kempinski Joins the Masses to Open New Properties in Cuba

Feb 9, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Cuba will soon have a new five-star hotel to boast about come summer. The Gran Hotel Kempinski Manzana La Habana will open inside the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.