Category: Where to Stay

Beauty in Belize at the Blancaneaux Lodge

Belize is quickly becoming one of the most sought after travel destinations in Central America. Directly to the south of the Mexican Yucatan, Belize offers a unique variety of resorts featuring everything from luxurious beaches, Maya Mountain vistas, bountiful jungles and dense rainforests. Share
California Dreamin’ at The Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills

Those familiar with the Thompson Hotel Group have become accustomed to their consistent level of excellent service and observant attention to detail. They are responsible for managing fabulous design-oriented hotels, continuing this trend in the urban outpost that is Thompson Beverly Hills. Share
A night in Buenos Aires: Algodon Mansion

If Buenos Aires is considered the “Paris of the South”, then there is but one hotel which exemplifies the joie de vivre spirit. Share

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: The Tiffany Hotel, Geneva

The Tiffany Hotel is an incredibly stylish boutique hotel and arriving here immediately transformed my exhaustion from traveling into an excitement for the adventures awaiting my stay in Geneva. Share
The art of traveling: The First Luxury Art Hotel, Rome

Found on a charming cobbled side street, The First Luxury Art Hotel is a carefully hidden treasure trove. A boutique hotel situated on Via del Vantaggio near Piazza del Popolo and Il Corso, this really is a fabulously quirky hotel to watch. Share
Palaces in Madrid: The Hotel Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII Review

The Hotel Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII combines two impressive elements for the best of both worlds: the old and the new. A magnificent belle époque façade of the palaces that are scattered around Madrid is contrasted with a trendy, modern, jazzy and clean interior. Overlooking the Park del Retiro, […]

Taking the Waters at Bagni di Pisa

It has been many years since I first visited Bagni di Pisa in San Giuliano Terme, yet my short stay renewed the glorious memories that I have. Bagni di Pisa is a large health resort occupying a grand 17th century historical residence. The resort is steeped in history and once […]
The Italians do it better: The Royal Hotel, Sanremo

Royal Hotel Sanremo is something to behold. Perched above the sparkling bay, the stunning Belle Epoque palazzo dominates the San Remo landscape with its unquestionable opulence. Share
Hotel Principe, Forte dei Marmi, a new culinary destination

Forte dei Marmi, beloved by yachtsmen, is just further down the Ligurian coast from Portofino. A polished and wealthy seaside enclave for the ultra-well-heeled, it has not shortage of high end hotels and restaurants. Share

A stay at The Fairmont Monte Carlo

Many years ago, when I first visited the ever-glamorous principality, I stayed at what was then the Loews Hotel. It has since been bought by the Fairmont Group and renamed, but the magic of its location remains unaltered. It is what made me fall in love with Share