Resting Your Head

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dornier Winery Stellenbosch South Africa

A Unique Farm Stay – Living In a Stellenbosch Winery

Located an easy drive from Cape Town is one of South Africa’s premier (and oldest) wine regions, the Stellenbosch Wine Route. Home to more than 200 farms and estates, this … Read More

La Residence d'Angkor Siem Reap Cambodia

Relaxed Luxury in Cambodia – La Residence d’Angkor

When I found out I would be traveling to Cambodia with Dragonair/Cathay Pacific I was excited. Not just because it’s an easy, 2-hour flight from Hong Kong but because … Read More

Spending The Night In Asia’s Most Impressive Room: The InterContinental Hong Kong Presidential Suite

Just about every room at the InterContinental Hong Kong is impressive, thanks in large part to the luxury hotel’s amazing position on Victoria Harbour. The property lives up to the … Read More

Berlin in Style – Luxury Living at the Ritz Carlton Berlin

I love Europe, which is why I find it somewhat odd that I haven’t spent that much time in the heart of the continent, Germany. Last month I started correcting … Read More

InterContinental Melbourne – My Favorite Home in Australia

Sometimes cities just click with us. There’s no rhyme or reason to it, but when it happens you know right away. When I first visited Melbourne two years ago we … Read More

Luxury Getaway in Downtown Perth

The capital of Western Australia, Perth, may not automatically spring to mind when you think of luxury retreats. I know it didn’t for me. But just because it’s one of … Read More

James River Kingsmill Williamsburg Virginia

Kingsmill – A Great Way To Visit Williamsburg

I’m lucky, I know that. Living in the Washington, DC metro area there are a lot of options for great getaways; whether for a weekend or a longer vacation. Over … Read More

Perfect Retreat in New York – Ritz-Carlton, Central Park

One of the great challenges I always have when I visit New York is figuring out where to stay. The size of the city can at times be daunting and … Read More

Come With Me To Paradise! (For Real)

I’m happy to announce a new campaign with one of my favorite companies, Marriott Hotels and Resorts. This time the project is a little different though from previous ones. Starting … Read More

Perfect Weekend Getaway: Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

A few months ago my partner changed jobs, but before he swapped one office for another we decided to take a short break so he could unwind and recharge. It … Read More

Four Ways I Was Surprised by the Villa del Palmar

When I was invited by the Villa del Palmar Resort in Cancun to visit, I kind of expected a standard sort of beach resort. My experience though was much different … Read More

Relaxed Refinement: A Look at the Villa del Palmar in Cancun

Cancun has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to hotels and resorts. The uber-popular tourist destination has had booms that would make other hotspots blush. From the outside, it … Read More

Three Moments of Perfection at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

Luxury travel is about much more than a nice bed and a great location; anyone can do that. Luxury travel in the 21st century is about service and the experiences; … Read More

Five Unusual Places I’ve Spent the Night

A big part of my job is where I spend the night. I’m a self-proclaimed luxury traveler, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t spent my fair share of nights in … Read More

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