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Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel SeattleOverlooking the Puget Sound, Seattle is a hotbed of interesting experiences, fine dining, world class art and Pacific Northwest hospitality. Whether strolling along the Piers, taking in the Olympic Sculpture Park, checking out the bustling downtown or viewing the collection at the Seattle Art Museum, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is the ideal stay and location for all things Seattle. Located near the renowned Pike Place Market, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is steps from many Seattle highlights. With views of the water, a cheerful lobby and restaurant and relaxing pool terrace, I was excited to call…

Columbia HillenWith star jasmine spreading gracefully across its front wall above a garden patio with hedgerows, trees and potted plants, Pavillon De La Reine could be a countryside chateau anywhere in rural France. Instead, it lies in the heart of Paris, Place des Vosges in the lively Marais district in the 3rd arrondissement, a few meters from the former home of renowned 19th-century author Victor Hugo whose literary works include Les Misérables.  Columbia HillenWhile within easy walking distance of restaurants, art galleries and a nearby public garden, this elegant 56-room boutique-style property remains in quiet seclusion, tucked away from the street at…

Jun. 7th, 2022 “Out of Many One People.” This is Jamaica’s multiracial roots-driven national motto that is represented on the country’s Coat of Arms. It is this spirit of togetherness—of united “oneness” irrespective of race, class, religion age or gender—that has helped Jamaica endure as a revered tourism destination decade after decade. Indeed, this hugely hospitable 4,411 square mile Caribbean Island attracts throngs of visitors to its cities, coasts, rivers and mountain ranges each year. One of my personal favorite regions attracting tropics-oriented travelers the world over is Montego Bay. As Jamaica’s second largest city, this revered destination has evolved into…

Jun. 1st, 2022 At the turn of the 19th century, as it is today, London was a thriving metropolis where travelers from around the world came to visit. They arrived by train at King’s Cross which is still the bustling hub that connects London to Paris via the termination of the Eurostar. A stone’s throw from the Kings Cross station is London’s most rebellious new luxury hotel. The recently opened Megaro Hotel is deliciously cheeky, uber stylish and, most of all, unforgettable.   As busy commuters and arriving passengers from the King's Cross and St. Pancras station emerge from their subterranean…

Loews Miami Beach HotelAfter enduring two summers of uncertainty, Loews Hotels & Co, the brand behind 26 hotels and resorts across the United States and Canada, is celebrating seasonal travel, in-person connectivity, and the art of authenticity with a summer-long immersive program dedicated to inclusion in ALL forms: Summerfest by Loews Hotels. As part of Loews’ commitment to “welcoming you like family,” the brand has curated warm weather offerings designed to appeal to guests of all ages, abilities, and lifestyles. Summerfest by Loews Hotels kicks off June 1, 2022 and runs through Labor Day. Available in most destinations across the portfolio, the program…

Columbia HillenPlain revolving entrance doors disguise the sheer elegance within at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles-Trianon Palace. Beyond them is a long gleaming marble-floored corridor adorned by flower bouquets, glistening Murano chandeliers and display cases filled with perfumes. The hotel - interiors designed by Fiona Thompson - blends elements of Art Deco with contemporary furnishings and Ancien Regime-style grandeur such as grand columns and gold leaf. Columbia HillenFor those wishing to enjoy the uplifting ambience created by natural light flooding through floor-to-ceiling windows, armchairs stretch the entire length of the corridor. The reception and concierge desks are located discreetly out of…

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Palazzo della Gherardesca Lobby. Photo: Peter VitaleThe Duomo. Palazzo Vecchio. The Uffizi Gallery. Florence's list of most desired destinations also includes a slightly less obvious but equally impressive locale - the Renaissance-era Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Every bit as historic and extraordinary as its host city's marquee attractions, this gorgeous former 16th century convent and 15th century palace features everything for which visitors to The City of Lilies pilgrimage – art, history, architecture, culture, and cuisine. It’s all here in one stunning package.  Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Palazzo della Gherardesca Lobby Alcove. Photo: Barbara KraftIf lodging elsewhere…

(credit: Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection)Nestled along the dramatic Kohala Coast and in the piko, or center, of five great mountains, Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is an inspiring spiritual haven defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii. Mauna Lani, meaning “mountain reaching heaven”, is set on soulful lands once cherished by the greatest of Hawaiian royalty marked by royal fishponds, lush tropical gardens and an alluring beach to catch the sunset.  The resort feels like its own private enclave and is spread out across 32 acres including 295 rooms, 38 suites and five private…

May. 12th, 2022 A recent, super chic renovation of the already elegant Four Seasons Hotel Milano reveals an urban sanctuary wholly befitting of its location in the heart of Italy’s fashion capital. Located on iconic Via Gesu in the Quadrilatero d'Oro (Golden Quadrilateral) - Milan’s famed fashion and design district - the hotel and its discreet entrance are flanked by some of the most desirable names in retail: Cartier, Brioni, Goyard, and Acqua di Parma. Just around the corner on famed Via Napoleone one finds Fendi, Versace, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Brunello Cucinelli, and virtually every other high end retailer one might summon…