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Five-Star Restaurants With the Most Amazing Views

Aug 27, 2020 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

As we sit inside our homes this summer trying to stay safe and healthy, we’ve imagined all the places we could go, from beachside locales to historic cities, all with amazing food and even better views.

5 Michelin-Starred Restaurants that Let You Social Distance While Going Out

Aug 8, 2020 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

We’re all coming to terms with the new normal. Trying to understand where our boundaries lie when it comes to traveling, dining out and visiting family has been difficult, especially during warm-weather months when all we want to do is get outside.

Finding Restoration at The Home of Daya

Aug 4, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

When we travel, we are on a journey in search of something. Possibly compelled by a desire to explore, to celebrate a loved one or to simply find peace and relaxation. I recently found that later in the countryside of Cebu, Philippines at a resort called Kandaya. Cebu is a large island within the country and the hotel sits in the north of it.

The SLS South Beach: Miami's Most Seductive Hotel

Dec 15, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

There is a sexy crowd of models, business moguls, and artsy types gathering at Hyde Beach, Miami’s place to see and be seen in the SLS Miami Beach. The centerpiece of this orgy of colors, patterns, and sculpture is a 12-foot silver duck, reminiscent of the yellow ones found in baths. Anywhere else in the world it would be completely out of place, but not here. This is the SLS South Beach and this scene was created by one of the most renowned designers Philippe Starck.

Live Like English Royalty at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Aug 30, 2019 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

When most people plan a trip to England, they tend to make London their home base. But there is so much more to the country than its capital, such as the beautiful Roman-influenced Bath in Somerset, which is why when I found myself with a long layover in London recently, I immediately drove west to enjoy a quintessential English weekend in Bath at the five-star Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa.

The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah: A U.A.E. Watering Hole for the Well-Heeled

Jul 27, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

When you hear the name Waldorf Astoria, the image of a spectacular and grand hotel instantly comes to mind. A place of dapper gentlemen and regal ladies dashing about without a care in the world. One envisions men in tuxedos and tails and women in sequined dresses off to a gala as they did in 1900s when the Waldorf and the Astoria hotels opened in New York City.

A Handpicked, Day-to-Night Guide to Exploring Miami

Jul 19, 2019 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

There’s no place like Miami. Whether you’re in town for the week, the weekend or just passing through for the day, we scoped out the best way to experience the city from sun up to sun down. If you’re heading to Miami soon, here’s our day-to-night guide of where to go, what to see and where to eat—all explored and handpicked by our team of experts.

The Scarlet: Singapore’s Naughty Boutique Hotel

Apr 4, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

Singapore is a vibrant and exciting city that is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated as well as sexy and a little bit naughty. This dynamic personality can also be used to describe The Scarlet Singapore, an 80-room mischievous yet ultra-chic hotel in Lion City. Scarlet is the property’s fictional persona and muse—think maid in stilettos, fish nets and a garter belt. She is the concept which drives the hotel’s design, ethos and experience.

The Magic of Québec City: The Winter Carnival, Ice Fishing, Toboggan Runs, Eats and More

Mar 7, 2019 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

As a veteran visitor of Canada’s Alberta region, I didn’t expect Québec to be that much different – aside from it being a predominantly French-speaking province, of course – but I was completely wrong.

How to Survive a Night at the Ice Hotel

Feb 27, 2019 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

I have had some pretty unforgettable experiences while staying in some of the world’s most gorgeous hotels, but having to attend a mandatory training session before tucking in for the night was completely new to me.

Inside Buenos Aires' Secret Dining & Drinking Experiences

May 15, 2018 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Buenos Aires, Argentina has long been on my list of destinations to visit. With its neoclassical architecture, vibrant nightlife, European vibes, sexy tangos and historic sites such as Teatro Colón and La Recoleta Cemetery, it was never a matter of “if” I’d go, but “when.” So this past March I made my way to the South American country with one goal in mind: eat any and everything that I could.

5 of Best Dining Spots in Los Angeles with a Sky-High View

Nov 9, 2017 | Contributor: Jill Weinlein

The best views of any city are from a high, vantage viewing point. Los Angeles offers one of the most glamorous playgrounds for tourists and locals. For those seeking a reprieve from the traffic and overwhelming buzz of the city, escape to one of the city’s best sky-high venues.

Make the Right Choice With the Luxurious Black SELECT Card

Nov 1, 2017 | Contributor: Select Card

Planning your next far-flung adventure can be stressful. Continually compiling research on locations, hotels, hotspots, sightseeing, airlines and more can dampen the fun—especially if you're headed somewhere new.

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.

Tea Time & Beyond: A Posh Nosh Crawl Through London

Sep 26, 2017 | Contributor: Tiffany Leigh

Posh nosh awaits those seeking indulgent eats in the heart of London, England. From brunch and tea time to dinner, and everything else in-between, there’s a slice of proper English fare you can find in these luxury retreats across the cosmopolitan city.