Some of the most picturesque scenery in the world is reachable only via cruise ships, and Holland America Line’s fleet of 13 ships offers a diverse menu. From the fjords of Norway to the fall foliage of New England — from the active Kilauea volcano to the mystical glaciers of Antarctica. How do you choose…
Seattle’s hotel scene has perked up in the past few years. With the city’s new hotels bringing the total to 11,000 rooms in the downtown core, there are plenty of options to fit your style and budget. All I require is a comfy king size bed, a cozy cocktail lounge and sometimes even a room…
Seattle’s hotel scene has perked up in the past few years. With the city’s new hotels bringing the total to 11,000 rooms in the downtown core, there are plenty of options to fit your style and budget. All I require is a comfy king size bed, a cozy cocktail lounge and sometimes even a room…
Seattle’s hotel scene has perked up in the past few years. With the city’s new hotels bringing the total to 11,000 rooms in the downtown core, there are plenty of options to fit your style and budget. All I require is a comfy king size bed, a cozy cocktail lounge and sometimes even a room…
Mii amo is a Native American Yuman language word meaning, “to continue one’s path, moving forward, or journey.” Located at the 70-acre Enchantment Resort in Sedona’s Boynton Canyon, the native people have long considered this a sacred place. At an altitude of 4,600 feet, Mii amo is surrounded by the majestic Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness…
Spring is just six weeks away, and Paris is calling. The Hotel Esprit Saint-Germain, a chic designer hotel on Paris’ fashionable Left Bank, is a lovely spot to call home for a few days or even a week. The hotel feels more like a private residence than an inn. When you arrive, you will be…
I wasn’t surprised when I read Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List for the World’s Best 700 Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines. Quebec has eleven properties that made the list, which is in the January 2007 issue of the magazine. And I was thrilled that I’ve stayed at seven of them in La Belle Province of…
If you’re looking for an exotic Valentine’s Day getaway, how about the Maldives? The One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah has put together a duet of steamy packages for the annual lovers’ holiday. Couples booking a premium excursion will receive a handmade piece of precious jewelry designed exclusively for Valentine’s Day by Asher Lev. Private Sandbank…
Everybody wants to get back on track at the beginning of the new year, and hotels are putting together some jump-start packages. One of the better ones is the New Year’s Resolution package at The Sutton Place Hotel. I was just in Vancouver, and it’s one of the best cities for shopping, spa-ing, sleeping and…
The one and only time I’ve ever been to Luxembourg was during my first trip to Europe in the early ’70s. I flew Icelandic Airlines (now Icelandair) to Luxembourg on my way to be an au pair in Switzerland. All I recall is that my first night in Europe was spent in a Holiday Inn…
Enjoy seasonal savings with an exclusive spa package at Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa on Vancouver Island. Set on a pristine inlet at the southern tip of Vancouver Island (just 20 minutes from Victoria), Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is Victoria’s only five star oceanfront resort. The culinary and spa boutique hotel features 33 luxuriously…
Interior decorating might not seem the most appropriate venue for the serious artist, but it’s serious artists who designed the spaces at the Arte Luise Kunsthotel in Berlin, Germany. Within view of the Reichstag building and the Spree River, every one of this hotel’s 50 rooms was decorated by a renown artist, likely German. The…