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Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Such is the pedigree of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, history records Gene Kelly dancing on the steps of its grand staircase and Laurel and Hardy enjoying a jolly ride on a luggage trolley. In the annals of Scottish hospitality, surely no transformation has been as impressive as that

Courtesy of Haven Riviera Cancun I wade into the cool waters of the serenity pool, a large, quiet oasis on the resort with sapphire water and a sloping zero-entry access. A seagull glides on the soft breeze above and the palm trees surrounding the pool gently rustle in the wind. The Haven Riviera Cancun is

Marriott Puerto Vallarta The golden beaches and majestic Sierra Madre Mountains of Puerto Vallarta have drawn visitors since Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton put this pretty Mexican resort town on the map way back in 1963. Today, it’s a mecca for sunseekers, surfers, and travelers who can admittedly be spoilt for choice when it comes

Boasting 2,400 square feet with sweeping 180-degree panoramic views from the 24th floor of the Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown’s Empire Suite is the perfect backdrop to the city that never sleeps. Featuring a living room, dining room, media room, study, walk-in closet, two bathrooms, master bedroom and a full catering kitchen, the

Photos Credit: Belmond Taking place over three days, Belmond’s Eastern and Oriental express train takes travelers from Singapore to Malaysia and ends in Bangkok. The train can accommodate up to 200 passengers, and based on the number of guests, will add or take away railway cars. Indoors the cars feature rich rosewood and elm paneling,

Sep. 29th, 2017 Frankfurt is one of the main financial centers of Europe. There are skyscrapers filled with multinational corporations, banking conglomerates and it just happens to be the center of the European banking system and the Euro. This city is located along Germany’s Rhine River and offers so much more than an international business

Columbia Hillen Reading about the recent death of Sean Connery, the Scottish actor who helped launch his ‘James Bond 007 MI6 secret agent’ character to such worldwide popularity, I’m reminded of a sudden surprise that awaited me at The Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh. Columbia Hillen I and my companion had just entered our fourth-floor room,

The Nautilus Maldives Despite the Maldives recently tightening entry requirements after a spike in coronavirus cases, the Indian Ocean archipelago is still one of the world’s most popular post-pandemic travel destinations – its glittering string of islands perfectly set up for social distanced travel. And if a tropical paradise complete with swaying palms and thatched

Image Courtesy of The Cape, A Thompson Hotel A longtime favorite destination of the American jet-set, The Cape, a Thompson Hotelin Cabos San Lucas has reemerged as a top holiday destination for travelers from all corners of the world looking for a sweet escape. The resort’s newly implemented safety precautions, lively pool scene, award-winning restaurants,

explora Patagonia Lodge Luxury’s changing meaning has been with us for some time now: what was once defined as opulence with excessive cost with one of a kind perfection is now merging into dimensions of sustainability, as well as a belief in the positive, rare and often intimate, meaningful life experience.       How

Oct. 12th, 2020 Kyoto Japan is the manifestation of what many sophisticated travelers think of when seeking out a fascinating travel destination. A rich culture based on thousands of years of traditions, natural beauty, and an endless list of UNESCO and sightseeing wonders. It is, in a word, magical. There is no better way to

Exclusive Resorts Exclusive Resorts, the high end, arguably best known destination club, has been in existence since the early 2000’s. Founded by Brad and Brent Handler, two brothers who shared a vision of a better vacation, with a logical second home alternative after a less-than-ideal leisure experience in Hawaii, realized soon they had a powerful

Photo: Max Whittaker With its expansive beaches, enveloping Santa Ynez mountains, and year-round sunshine, no other United States locale so well mimics the aesthetic of the European Riviera. Hence Santa Barbara’s nickname, The American Riviera. And no other hotel in this elegant oceanfront hamlet so closely imitates the vibe and tenor of the Mediterranean as

San Luis Obispo, once dubbed ‘the happiest place in America,’ finally has a hotel befitting its stature as home to one of California’s top-ranked higher learning institutions. Hotel San Luis Obispo, or Hotel SLO, a Piazza Hospitality boutique hotel, is sure to lure friends and family of Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo students, but the new stylish

Casa Palopó With travel rebounding, hotels and resorts are tailoring packages to a new ultra-private travel theme – the resort buyout. And for the ultimate private vacation experience where better to head than Guatemala’s only Relais & Châteaux property? Located around 90 miles from Guatemala City on the edge of Santa Catarina Palopó, one of 12 Mayan

Sep. 28th, 2020 Japan is a destination like no other with a rich culture and heritage built on thousands of years emperors, samurai, and geishas. Tokyo is akin to New York, London, or Paris and the financial, business, and brains, if you will, of Japan. To the south is Kyoto that could be referred to

Dalwhinnie Farms Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational cannabis in 2014 and has since experienced a modern-day “green rush” with marijuana sales hitting a record $1.75 billion last year. And so, if there were ever a town where “Rolex products could share space with and pre-rolled joints,” it would be Aspen. Renowned for

Photo by Jill Weinlein The 11 million dollar luxury blue and silver Bellissima yacht is docked right in front of the 159-room waterfront Balboa Bay Resort. Known as one of Newport Beach’s Top 10 most striking private cruise ships, it’s tied up to one of the most upscale properties and marinas in Orange County, California.

Black Tomato “When you look back on your life of travel, this will be one of the standout moments,” says Tom Marchant, co-founder of luxury travel specialists Black Tomato. Experts at curating hyper-personalized tailormade itineraries worldwide, according to Marchant, it’s their latest just-released experience – swimming with humpback whales under the midnight sun in Iceland– that

By Anna Sep. 17th, 2020 Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay When it’s safe to travel again, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, Marbella Club, and Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort — will welcome guests back with a treasure trove of exciting, reimagined experiences and offerings, whilst always keeping in mind the safety and comfort of all guests.  Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay — an