My friends Stan and Cathy just got back from a night at the boutique Napa River Inn in one of the world’s premier wine destinations. Located in the downtown shopping area, this 66-room 1884 historic landmark hotel is next to the river (hence, the name), award-winning restaurants, galleries, shops and — wait for it —…
Most of us have sat in a hot tub, squatted in a pool spa, or even reclined to enjoy the Far Eastern joys of a Japanese enzyme bath. This Cool Tools Web site by Kevin Kelly spouts the benefits of natural hot springs that bubble up from the ground in the middle of nowhere that…
When you’ve been named “Resort of the Century” by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report and one of the world’s top resort/spa destinations, you must be one very special place. Through an auction on Luxury Link, you can experience the Allegheny Mountain grandeur of The Greenbrier –– a 225-year-old national historic landmark for two nights. Bids start…
Via ShoppingBlog.com: The September issue of Conde Nast Traveler has announced its annual “Green List” –– ranking the creme de la creme of ecotourism. For 2005, the top score goes to the five star, 17-acre Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort on Vanua Levu, overlooking Savusavu Bay, which features an unsurpassed variety of eco-friendly activities from…
With stunning features, fashionable interiors and private club-like service, the flagship Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport just opened for First Class passengers. Expected to double in size within the next year, the Clubhouse is a getaway without leaving the terminal. Have a sip of champagne or choose a sophisticated cocktail at the 14-metre-long bar. Treat yourself…
Luxury is personified on Crystal Cruises. Having written brochures for a cruise line, I know what’s good and not so good… and Crystal is in a fashionable travel class by itself. In fact, it’s the only cruise line to have been named “World’s Best” for 10 consecutive years. Plus, its ships also boast the only…
From our compatriots at Lifestyle Navigator: White, ultra clean, crisp… it all adds up to a pure design for a four star, 50-room hotel in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany. The Pure opened on September 1st to attract the fashionistas visiting this tre fashionable city. This review said, “I definitely like the complimentary wireless access…
Like dining? Love diving? Want to see sharks as you eat fresh fish? Then make waves to Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, the world’s only glass undersea eatery. Set five metres below the Indian Ocean, using aquarium technology, and offering a novel fusion Maldivian-western menu, Ithaa provides diners with 360-degree panoramic views in the spectacular Hilton Maldives…
From The Cool Hunter: What could be more radical than modern designs based on the segments of a snowflake? An oasis in the heart of the Australian Alps, their award for the coolest new place goes to the Huski Boutique Apartments and Day Spa. The apartments have mountain views to the spectacular Spion Kopje range…
Flowing from the earth at 109 degrees, the iron spring at Ojo Caliente bubbles gently beneath my feet. The water’s a ruddy terra cotta color and is said to be good for the blood. I bob around in the rock-lined pool, feeling if not exactly Geritol-ized, at least relaxed. Next comes a dip in the…
When a resort is called “The Jewel of Jamaica,” you might expect a few frills. When it has received the highest rating among the island’s resorts and hotels for its cuisine, you might raise an eyebrow or two. But when it’s again been named to the “Gold List” of Conde´Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2005 list of…
Casual elegance best describes my lunch at the new Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Situated two blocks from fashionista destination Union Square and around the corner from the Museum of Modern Art, its Seasons restaurant is a stylish dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of my native city. The menu features…