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The W from Starwood is a way upscale, lux chain of boutique hotels across the globe. The biggest, newest, blingiest jewel is the just opened W Retreat & Spa in Fesdu Island, Maldives. Critics say, “It’s as close to paradise as you’ll find on Earth; a luxury playground whose physical beauty is almost overwhelming, where…
The New York City Hotel Down Low [This is the first entry of a series by Kate, who gives her rundown of luxury New York City hotels.] I have sampled most of New York’s best hotels. The luxury chains are as expected: the Four Seasons is generic; the Mandarin is quite nice (they usually are);…
Keeping fit while travelling has just gotten easier with the Puma Trainaway collection. Blending technology with cutting edge athletic equipment, this ingenious training kit includes water-repellent shorts, moisture-wicking T-shirt, and running shoes that all fold inside the matching jacket that turns into a carrying bag. Another added benefit is a specially designed slot within the…
[EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS IS THE FIRST ARTICLE BY OUR NEWEST CONTRIBUTOR, LIZ LEWIS OF NEW ZEALAND.] Everyone knows that travellers move from hotel to hotel. But what about a hotel that moves from city to city? Enter the Hotel Everland. Built by Swiss artists Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann for the 2002 Swiss National Expo,…
The Queen Mary 2 steamed under the Golden Gate Bridge yesterday with only 30 feet to spare. If I wasn’t watching the Super Bowl, I might have joined thousands on the span to toast this grand dame of luxury cruise ships. The size of the ship is positively titanic and it was the largest ship…
If you are trying to plan a family vacation this winter that will capture the interest of both tykes and teens, Park City, Utah is the answer. And they all start with the letter “S”… 1. Skiing – There is a reason that Park City is always at the top of the list for the…
Favored by celebs and everyday folks like you and me who want to bask in the warm sun, walk in powdery white sand and swim in the blue Caribbean Sea, the five-star, all-suite Grace Bay Club in the Turks & Caicos Islands has been honored by Island Destinations as the prestigious “Resort of the Year.”…
Like many other Americans, we were a little unclear on Malta’s exact location. It is made up of three islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino). This turned out to be a blessing since we never saw another American the whole week we were there (which may account for the fact that there is also nary a…
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…
Tourists are always amazed by Sirrocco Restaurant, the tallest rooftop restaurant and bar in Thailand. For me, it’s just another “hot spot” as recommended by Conte Nast Traveler. It’s not difficult to find a fancy place like this in metropolitan cities, but it’s certainly not easy to find a place which can reflect the “true…
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