Hotels

Ai Weiwei's White Chandelier hangs in the Gran Salone of The St. Regis VeniceFew hotels can claim to be both muse and gallery, but The St. Regis Venice occupies that rare intersection. Rising from a cluster of noble palazzi along the Grand Canal, the property has long been tied to art history. Claude Monet once made it his Venetian base, sketching and painting from its upper floors as the sun shifted across San Giorgio Maggiore. The hotel has leaned into this heritage with more than a passing nod. Today, art is not only hung on its walls but woven into its very…

Sep. 24th, 2025 If it seems like everyone on your Instagram feed visited Mallorca this past summer, you’re not imagining it. The island is having a major moment, drawing travelers with its sun-soaked beaches, boutique hotels, and a culinary scene that’s as vibrant as its turquoise waters. Beyond the island’s beautiful coast, Mallorca’s charming villages, lush vineyards, and rugged mountain landscapes offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, making it a destination that feels both effortlessly chic and endlessly inviting. Early fall is a wonderful time to visit Mallorca, with warm seas, golden light, and fewer crowds along its…

On the southern coast of Kos, where the Aegean Sea kisses the shore with quiet rhythm, there lies a place that understands what it means to truly arrive. Not just in destination, but in presence. Kyma Rooms & Suites, winner of the 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Beachfront Hotel in Kos, Greece, offers a sense of belonging, serenity, and quiet luxury that lingers long after you’ve departed. A Place Reborn, A Heritage Honored The story of Kyma begins decades ago, when the property operated as one of the first seaside rentals in the traditional village of Kardamena. Built…

Hotel del Coronado. Photo Jill WeinleinWhen visitors from all over the country arrived to the one-of-a-kind, Queen Anne-style, Hotel del Coronado in 1888, they marveled at its grand scale beauty.  Construction began in March 1887, and was completed in just 11 months. It was deemed as the largest wooden structure in the U.S. When the spectacular dining room with a curved wooden ceiling and sparkling crown chandeliers opened to guests on February 19, 1888, that date was deemed the hotel's birthday. Recently Hotel del Coronado completed a revitalization of its iconic Victorian building. This is the heart of the resort…

Sep. 24th, 2025 There’s an enduring romance to the open road, memories of family road trips, spontaneous detours, and freedom of moving at your own pace. Marriott International Luxury Group has captured that spirit of wanderlust with Iconic Drives a new program that pairs dream cars — from a twin-turbo V8 Ferrari 488 to the timeless Porsche 911 — with curated routes and luxurious hotel stays. Debuted at five flagship properties across the U.S. and Hawaii, the initiative balances automotive culture and experiential travel, rewarding with journeys every bit as memorable as the destinations themselves: from Arizona's Sonoran Desert to the shores of Maui.…

Alto Adige's vineyards cling to impossibly steep slopes. Photo by Anthony GiglioItaly’s famed wine regions—Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, even Sicily—often dominate the imagination of wine travelers. Yet, one of Italy’s most beautiful viticultural areas remains largely undiscovered. In the far north, hugging the Austrian border, lies Alto Adige, a region where the Dolomites rise sharply from the valley floors, vineyards cling to impossibly steep slopes, and wines radiate Alpine clarity. While many have heard of Chianti or Barolo, few have experienced the elegance and freshness of Alto Adige’s wines or the breathtaking landscape that nurtures them. Here are ten reasons this northern…

Glorietta Bay Inn. Photo Jill WeinleinThere are two legendary historical properties for visitors to stay at when exploring Coronado Island, the Glorietta Bay Inn and Hotel del Coronado. Both properties were once owned by San Diego's founding father, John D. Spreckels.  Glorietta Bay Inn is a renovated mansion that was once Spreckels' home. After living through the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Spreckels commissioned his favorite architect, Harrison Albright, to design his Coronado home built with reinforced steel and concrete. It was completed in 1908 and offered many unique features for its time. It was the first to have electrical lights and it had…

Hotel Savoy is located on historic Piazza della RepubblicaFlorence is a city of spectacle. The Duomo’s dome rises like a Renaissance exclamation mark, Brunelleschi’s genius on daily display, while Piazza della Repubblica hums with a carousel’s cheerful music, café chatter, and the swirl of modern life against centuries-old facades. At the center of it all stands Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte Hotel, a vantage point as theatrical as it is intimate. From some rooms, you look directly onto the terracotta-tiled majesty of the Duomo; from others, you watch the piazza’s living stage unfold, day and night. Hotel Savoy’s position is not…

Douglas FriedmanIt’s not hard to feel good at 1 Hotel Nashville, but it’s rare to feel this grounded. The hotel sits just steps from Broadway, but the moment you enter, the city noise falls away, and is replaced instead by beautiful pale wood, potted plants, filtered light, and the soft hush of linen on linen. The hotel is designed to feel like a natural extension of the city’s landscape and abundant green space, and it really does: even within the rooms, with their floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Nashville skyline, there’s a sense of calm and quiet that holds…

Whitney SpielfogelMenorca is undeniably having a moment, emerging from the shadow of its Balearic neighbors as the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret turned must-visit destination. Unlike Ibiza’s party scene or Mallorca’s bustling resorts, Menorca offers a slower, more soulful escape where pristine beaches, endless turquoise waters and secluded coves, and charming whitewashed villages take center stage. By blending a vibrant culinary scene with eco-minded practices, the island is reshaping the modern Mediterranean travel experience. Whether it’s hiking the historic Cami de Cavalls, indulging in fresh seafood along the waterfront in Ciutadella, or simply soaking in the unspoiled beauty of its UNESCO Biosphere…