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Bora Bora Tahiti

15 Photos From Le Meridien Bora Bora That Prove It’s Paradise

I recently had the great pleasure to stay at what I now consider to be one of my favorite hotel/resorts in the world. I knew that Le Meridien Bora Bora … Read More

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Hotel Elysee New York City

5 Reasons to Love The Hotel Elysée in New York

A few weeks ago I had the great opportunity to spend a luxurious night at a classic New York City hotel – The Hotel Elysée. While it may not be … Read More

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The Logan Hotel Philadelphia Pennsylvania

My Experience With Curio Hotel Collection & Why You Should Know About Them

I struggled with this post. I didn’t have to write it, the fine folks over at Curio didn’t ask me to write it but I honestly wanted to write it. … Read More

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cemetery

My Favorite Haunted Hotels Where I’ve Survived The Night

It’s almost Halloween and while I almost never write holiday-themed posts (well, except for Christmas) I wanted to share these hotels today because I’ve had a fair number of haunted … Read More

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Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Learning To Love Philadelphia Again With A Little Help

I had a slightly abnormal childhood in many ways, and one of those was just how many different places I lived. Some of my fondest memories though come from spending … Read More

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Hotel Ranga Iceland

Country Luxury in Iceland: The Hotel Ranga

Iceland has quickly become one of the hottest travel destinations in the world, somewhat to the chagrin of Icelanders themselves. It may be hard to believe, but not so long … Read More

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Cleveland Ohio

5 Reasons To Be Excited About The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

Change is inevitable and that’s particularly true for luxury hotels in every corner of the world. They’re constantly going through change and renewal all in an attempt to retain loyal … Read More

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St Louis Missouri

Getting My Kicks On Route 66: Enjoying Life at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

In 1904 the world arrived at St. Louis’ doorstep. That was the year of the World’s Fair as well as the Olympics; two events that had incredible repercussions not only … Read More

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The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Texas

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas: Best of Texas Culture With a Chic Twist

The last time I was in Dallas was more than a decade ago. I was there briefly for work, rarely leaving the conference hotel and I left the city without … Read More

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The Ritz Carlton Denver

Brews, Black Cows and Pampering at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver

There’s just something about Denver that makes me smile. I don’t know if it’s the promise of mountain adventures nearby, or just the city for its own inherent charms, but … Read More

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Fogo Island Inn Newfoundland Canada

More Than A Review: Community-Based Hospitality at the Fogo Island Inn

Sitting in a car waiting to board a ferry is about as exciting as it sounds. It was still early on a Saturday, my social media was quiet and I … Read More

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Ritz Carlton Charlotte North Carolina

4 Things You Should Know About The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

I recently returned from a jaunt around America with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. The goal in working together was simple, not only to highlight some of their amazing properties around … Read More

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Hotel Die Sonne Frankenberg Germany

Country Retreat At The Relais & Châteaux Hotel Die Sonne Frankenberg

It was the end of a long but fun day of driving the German Fairy Tale Route and I was looking forward to a nice dinner and spending some time … Read More

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Berlepsch Castle Germany

Five German Castles Where You Can Spend the Night

Germany is known for a lot of things from great food to amazing and exciting cities. It’s also known for its many castles though and as I discovered while driving … Read More

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Salamander Resort Virginia

Relaxing in the Virginia Countryside at Salamander Resort & Spa

Recently I spent a weekend getting away from it all. My goal was simple, to go on a digital detox and not be online for an entire weekend. While this … Read More

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Schlosshotel Münchhausen Germany

A Castle Hotel Experience For The Ages: Schlosshotel Münchhausen in Germany

Oddly enough, this wasn’t my first time staying in a castle. I’ve been fortunate enough to stay in a few of them while traveling in Germany, and although each is … Read More

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Ritz Carlton Chengdu China

Ritz Carlton Chengdu – Luxury Connected With The Community

I noticed the phenomenon many years ago while on yet another business trip when I was working a traditional 9-5 job. I was in a nice destination, but thanks to … Read More

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Ritz Carlton Beijing China

7 Reasons To Love BOTH The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Locations

I was confused, not an unusual sensation for me, but there nonetheless. Every time I searched for The Ritz-Carlton property in Beijing I kept getting different information. Then the reason … Read More

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Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

6 Reasons To Fall in Love With the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

There are some hotels that I just click with, and no matter where in the world I find them, Ritz-Carlton tends to be near the top of that list. Whether … Read More

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Four Seasons Washington DC

Five Reasons To Relax At The Four Seasons Washington DC

My hometown of Washington, DC has no shortage of elegant and luxurious hotels for discerning guests, but as I recently discovered one of the best in town is undoubtedly the … Read More

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Sanctuary Retreat Swala Tanzania

The Great Power of Hospitality in the Travel Experience

There are a lot of people online who want to share their secrets for seeing the world as cheaply as possible. That’s fine I guess, but it’s never been my … Read More

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Sanctuary Retreats Swala Campa Tanzania

Sanctuary Retreats: What They Are & Why You Should Know About Them

A major aspect of my Tanzania safari experience with Abercrombie & Kent is where we stayed, and for most of the trip our accommodations were at three different tented camps … Read More

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Four Seasons Serengeti Tanzania

Refined Safari Experience At The Four Seasons Serengeti

I love great hotels, as most people do I imagine, but I was especially looking forward to my time at the Four Seasons Serengeti as part of my Abercrombie & … Read More

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Radisson Bllu Plaza Helsinki Finland

Convenient Luxury in Helsinki – The Radisson Blu Plaza

Before I realized it, I somehow spent more time in the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in downtown Helsinki than any other hotel I’ve visited in a very long time. For … Read More

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Ett Hem Hotel Stockholm Sweden

Swedish Luxury at the Ett Hem Hotel in Stockholm

The cab driver circled the block a few times, uttering what were undoubtedly epithets at her apparently gone-rogue GPS device attached to the dashboard. “I don’t understand,” she said, “it … Read More

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Edfu Egypt

Experiential Luxury Travel – My Favorite 2015 Moments

While the term is gaining in popularity, the concept of experiential luxury travel has actually been around for a long time. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy to define, however, … Read More

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Malmaison Hotel Glasgow Scotland

A Few Reasons To Love the Malmaison Glasgow Hotel

My time in Glasgow was short, which is why I wanted to make sure my hotel was well chosen. Hotels I think are a key part of any travel experience; … Read More

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Four Seasons Las Vegas

Best On The Strip: 5 Reasons To Love The Four Seasons Las Vegas

It had been many years since I last visited Las Vegas. Normally when I travel, the city just doesn’t usually pop up on my radar. But I recently had the … Read More

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Four Seasons Las Vegas

Some of My Favorite 2015 Luxury Hotel Experiences

I travel a lot, which means that I spend plenty of time in a variety of hotels all around the world. While I personally usually stay at luxury hotels, that’s … Read More

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Edinburgh Castle Scotland UK

Scottish Elegance: Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

The last time I was in Edinburgh the year was 1998, I was 22 and had graduated from college just a week before. I was backpacking around the UK as … Read More

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Primland Resort Virginia

Active Experiences at the Luxury Primland Resort in Virginia

One of my goals during a recent stay at Virginia’s Primland Resort was to decompress, to relax and to frankly get away from real life for a few days. That’s … Read More

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Primland Virginia

A Weekend At Virginia’s Luxury Mountain Retreat: Primland

Driving along the rolling Blue Ridge Parkway, I couldn’t help but wonder when we’d get there. Having spent my formative years in Southwestern Virginia, it’s a part of the state … Read More

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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Alberta Canada

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge: A Luxurious Return To Nature

When I was planning my most recent foray into the beautiful wilds of Alberta with Travel Alberta, I knew that Jasper National Park had to be on the list. I … Read More

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Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans

Luxury in New Orleans – The Windsor Court Hotel

Originally conceived to be an homage to the great hotels of Europe, the Windsor Court in New Orleans has no shortage of accolades. The Windsor Court Hotel has earned the … Read More

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Fearrington House Inn North Carolina

Country Luxury in North Carolina – The Fearrington House Inn

This is the third post of an ongoing partnership I have with trivago. In case you’re not familiar, trivago is a travel metasearch site that specializes in hotels and compares … Read More

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Upper House Hong Kong

The Upper House Hong Kong: A Different Kind of Luxury

The cab driver didn’t exactly know where he was headed, but I had gotten used to that. Arguably Hong Kong’s best boutique luxury hotel, The Upper House Hong Kong isn’t … Read More

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Queensland Australia

5 Luxury Hotels In Queensland To Visit

As a luxury adventure traveler, hotels are an important aspect of my stay. Whenever I travel, I’m always happy to spend a little more for an amazing hotel experience. Some … Read More

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Reefsleep Queensland Australia

Reefsleep in Queensland – The Most Unique Way To Experience The Great Barrier Reef

  Spending almost a month in Queensland, I was fortunate enough to experience many so-called once in a lifetime moments. These included everything from helicopter rides to soaring over UNESCO … Read More

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Silky Oaks Lodge Queensland Australia

Silky Oaks Lodge – Luxury Rainforest Retreat in Queensland

This is the second post of an ongoing partnership I have with trivago. In case you’re not familiar, trivago is a travel metasearch site that specializes in hotels and compares … Read More

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Feynan Ecolodge Jordan

Sustainable Luxury – My Experience At The Feynan Ecolodge in Jordan

Even though it looked beautiful, I wasn’t excited about the hike; 16-kilometers in an admittedly beautiful but hilly valley through the Dana Biospehere in Jordan. Getting older I’m learning that … Read More

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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Norway

Spending The Night In Norway’s Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Today is the first post that is part of an ongoing partnership I have with trivago. In case you’re not familiar, trivago is a travel metasearch site that specializes in … Read More

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Sababurg Germany

Sababurg – Spending The Night In The Sleeping Beauty Castle

Even the nicest of hotels and resorts around the world don’t usually warrant more than a smile and perhaps a recommendation. They’re great, don’t get more wrong, but many aren’t … Read More

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Iceland

Staying Local In Iceland: The Icelandic Farm Holidays Experience

My partner and I recently returned from a much-anticipated second visit to Iceland, one of our favorite countries in the world. For no particular reason sometimes places just click, and … Read More

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Budapest Hungary

Going Inside The Always Festive Four Seasons Budapest

If you’re a regular reader, then you’ll know I recently returned from a trip that included a brief stay in Budapest. It was my first time in the city and … Read More

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The Marine Hermanus South Africa

Three Amazing Luxury Adventure Experiences In South Africa

I always tell people that South Africa has a little something for everyone, which, while cliché, is entirely true. As a luxury adventure traveler though, it’s experiences that meld the … Read More

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InterContinental Hong Kong

Three Reasons To Stay At The InterContinental Hong Kong

Earlier this year I had the chance to stay at the beautiful InterContinental Hong Kong during my first and albeit brief stay in the city. I’ve stayed at other InterContinental … Read More

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Senglea Malta

Sleeping In A Knight’s House In Malta

On my recent trip to Malta I had a unique chance to live like a local in the best way possible. Working with Homeaway.com, I rented two nights in a … Read More

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Comfort Camping Alberta Canada

What Is Comfort Camping and Is It Really Comfortable?

While road tripping through Alberta, I spent a few days in what quickly became one of my favorite places anywhere – Dinosaur Provincial Park. The park itself is a beautiful … Read More

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Homestead Resort Virginia

Surprising Experiences At One of America’s Oldest Luxury Resorts

1766 – ten years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence and a time when tri-cornered hats and wigs were the fashion of the day. It’s also when the … Read More

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Surprising Luxury: A Closer Look At The Aruba Marriott Resort

Last year I had the unique opportunity to stay with four different Marriott properties around the Caribbean when I embarked on the Passport to Paradise Project with Marriott Resorts of … Read More

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