Longitude 131, the small but ultra-stylish luxurious boutique hotel is positioned at the very heart of the Australian continent. You will get a chance to explore the Outback in five-star luxury. This luxurious retreat is set against the backdrop of the majestic Uluru. You get the chance to enjoy the desert getaway in the shadow…
Paragon Tango Departures is a new luxury tango travel company. And yes, it’s all about tango — in Argentina! Amanda Gary is the force behind Paragon. She previously hosted cycling trips for Butterfield & Robinson in Argentina, Estonia and Italy. The Los Angeles native has replaced her “wheels with heels” to pursue her love of…
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Casa Colonial Beach & Spa is nestled on the Dominican Republic’s north coast. Its miles of golden-sand beach and crystalline waters are the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s getaway. The luxury five-star resort has put together a yummy three-day weekend package designed for relaxation, rejuvenation and rekindling of the romantic flames. Casa Colonial opened…
Hotel Cheval (Cheval is French for horse) in Paso Robles, California is offering a Ho Ho Ho Holiday Weekend Package. The two-night package is $875 per couple and is available Fridays-Saturdays now through December 31, 2007.
Whenever I spy a Top Ten list in a publication, I always check to see if I’ve experienced it. In Sunset Magazine’s new list of the Top Ten Favorite City Boutique Hotels in the West I’ve stayed at three: Portland’s White House Bed & Breakfast in Oregon; Pensione Nichols Bed & Breakfast in Seattle and…
If you find yourself in Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest and arguably most charming city, stay at the chic new Casa Ordoñez. This boutique hotel opened on September 19 in a beautifully renovated mansion. The home has been in owner Alberto Ordoñez’s family since 1906 and his connection to and care for the property is apparent…
Looking for the long lost days of Hollywood luxury? Want to re-create some retro romance? Just gotta get some glamour? Then head to the Ingleside Inn the next time you’re in Palm Springs. The cozy 30-room hotel is tucked among the trees on the site of a lush family estate, just blocks from the heart…
One of my favorite places on the planet is the province of Quebec in Canada. No matter what the season, its beauty, hospitality, fine food and accommodations make for the perfect weekend getaway — or hopefully longer. In the summer, it’s all about festivals. One of the newest ones is the 2007 SAQ New France…
Hotel Teatro, a luxury boutique hotel in downtown Denver, provides it all: a central location for business travelers, romantic decor for couples and special deals for luxurious weekend getaways. Theater buffs frequent the hotel for its proximity to the city’s performing arts complex and to relax among the vintage costumes and stage photographs in the…
Boutique Hotels are a new concept for the Jersey Shore, a place where B&B’s and casinos or more likely to be found. Daddy O is a unique addition to the Jersey shore. Its vintage and retro seashore exterior is combined with a contemporary interior decor, reflecting the hotel’s elegant simplicity and warm hospitality. Daddy O…
Moscow has some grand hotels, many of which are renovated palaces or me-too business hotels. That’s not news. But what is news is the Golden Apple Hotel,, built in 2004, and now staking its claim to being the first boutique hotel in this huge city. With a Red Square vicinity location, this apple is definitely…
Dream Theme, Dream Team, Dream Location! I’m off to New York in a few days for a fabulous Girlfriend-Getaway Week featuring great theatre, food and shopping. I still haven’t decided on where to stay (Don’t know if there’s a big convention in town or what, but WOW- my fav hotels are simply NOT offering any…