If you’re longing for a Roman holiday but the Euro is keeping you home, here’s a fun Italian-themed package that will have you singing “Mambo Italiano” in true la dolce vita style. The ultra-swanky Metropolitan Hotels in Toronto and Vancouver are offering a La Dolce Vita package and guests will automatically be entered into a…
When the sun sets in Carmel-By-The-Sea it doesn’t go unnoticed. People put their lives on hold for awhile, stroll down to the ocean—just a few blocks away from the center of town—and take time to observe one of nature’s finest gifts. There’s a reason why the California Coast below San Francisco is so populated. When…
It’s a common question — “What is the best luxury hotel in Bora Bora?” — but there is no definitive answer. The choice depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Do you want… a great beach great snorkeling a feeling of seclusion being in the middle of the action a local Polynesian…
The year before The Pierre opened in 1930, this headline appeared in The New York Times: Pierre Hotel to rise on Gerry Home site, $15-million building of 41 stories to replace mansion at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street. Building to have club atmosphere. Seventy-seven years later, The Pierre is one of New York City’s grand…
The Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco recently completed a $6 million renovation. The hotel’s 313 guest rooms were refurbished, the lobby redesigned and the Stay Fit @ Hyatt Fitness Center was expanded. All guest rooms are now “contemporary residential” in feel and much more chic than the previous rooms. Accommodations include the Hyatt…
Located in the heart of the shopping and entertainment district on Hong Kong Island, The Excelsior has an enticing Explore Hong Kong package for travelers wanting to experience this vibrant city’s unique atmosphere. The Excelsior is situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, the shopping centre of Hong Kong Island. It’s a five-minute drive to…
The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt is set to open this year and they’re now accepting reservations. Located within the stately Grand Plaza shopping and residential complex, this new property promises to rekindle the glamour and prestige of a legendary Mediterranean resort. Classically elegant rooms all have180-degree views of the Mediterranean. Dining…
Seattle’s hotel scene has perked up in the past few years. With the city’s new hotels bringing the total to 11,000 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 with…
Manhattan’s Park South Hotel is hosting New York’s first Red Dot Art Fair later this month. For four days, the elegant and award-winning boutique hotell will be transformed into an art lover’s and collector’s dream. The hotel rooms and suites on two adjacent floors will be recreated as mini art galleries where both new and…
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…
According to an article in today’s SF Chronicle, Ed Perkins predicts sky high prices in London and New York hotels. He says, “I see no relief from increasing hotel prices this year, especially in the big cities where rates have already soared. London is becoming simply unaffordable to American visitors, and New York isn’t far…
A skier heads down the slopes. Photo by Sue Frause. Ski season is just a flip of the calendar away, and British Columbia’s Whistler has again been touted by Conde Nast Traveler in its November 2006 issue. A trio of Whistler hotels swept the top three spots in the annual readers’ choice awards for the…