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Chicago Skyline. Photo Jill Weinlein Listening to the catchy lyrics of ‘Chicago’ by Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle, ‘My kind of town, Chicago is my kind of people too, People who smile at you,’ might entice you to visit the most populous city in the Midwest. Also known as ‘Second City’, there are plenty of

(credit: 1 Hotel Central Park) On the corner of 58th and 6th Avenue, 1 Hotel Central Park is ideally situated just one block from Central Park. Adorned with 36,000 ivy plants, each living in a 100% recycled pot and working diligently to produce oxygen, absorb greenhouse gasses, reduce surface temperature of the building in the

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol Introduces a Vibrant Oasis on the Last and Most Coveted Beachfront on the Golden Corridor A modern expression of the classic Mexican hacienda, the all-new beachfront resort is the gateway to “la buena vida” – the good life    Location, Location, Location! Just a

Courtesy of The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton When someone mentions a luxury stay in south Florida, images of Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami may quickly come to mind, but for those in the know, there is a little hidden gem called Singer Island that offers a true escape. Located just eight

Twin Fin Waikiki Summer has arrived and with it, expanded flights to Honolulu, Oahu – making it an ideal time to experience plenty of new hotel and restaurant openings in the Aloha State of Hawaii.  With natural beauty, historic landmarks, rich culture, unique cuisine and temperate weather year-round, Oahu has a longstanding reputation as a

The first Raffles Hotel opened in Singapore in 1887, and since, the Raffles name has become synonymous with glamour, heritage, and legendary service. As the heart of every destination in which the brand features its luxury hotels and resorts, a Raffles property is associated with authenticity, and of course, pure luxury. In France, that heart

Stanly Ranch Sometimes, you need a warm sack of flaxseeds around your shoulders. “Ooooooh,” I said, when the spa attendant looped one on me at the Halehouse at Stanly Ranch. “Every guest says that, yes,” smiled Sarah, the spa attendant dressed in a moss colored uniform. On a chilly February up in Napa Valley one

Columbia Hillen Walking into Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena on Tenerife is like walking into a luxuriant botanical garden. A veritable jungle of exotic green ferns called helecho (ferns) hang from ledges and drape tall white pillars lining the lobby of this luxury 452-room hotel in the southern coast of the Spanish island. Columbia Hillen Though

(credit: Wickwood Inn) Transformed by the Chicago based design team of Soucie Horner Interiors, the Wickwood Inn is a historical hotel located in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. Without compromising the flavor and charm of an Inn in a small town, Shea Soucie and Martin Horner combine the familiarity of tradition with modern design. The elegant design

Have you ever arrived at a hotel and feel like it is like visiting an affluent friend’s home? That’s the feeling I got from Hacienda del Sol; bright, cheery and welcoming with eclectic colors, artwork and spaces to greet guests at this Tucson, Arizona property. Beneath the bright desert sun warming the stucco walls and

Dorothy Cascerceri Simone Summer is one of the best times of year to take the ultimate Americana family vacation to the Grand Canyon. Yes, there are crowds just like any popular destination, but at the peak of the summer solstice, this national treasure enjoys 15 hours of daylight each day. Plus, the South Rim’s high

La Fantaisie’s secret garden is a Parisian dream La Fantaisie is utterly charming. The boutique hotel, located in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, in the Faubourg-Montmartre neighborhood, is a garden-themed fever dream, where color is queen, and whimsy reigns. Not yet a year old, La Fantaisie has captured the imaginations of Instagrammers who visit the City of Lights. (It also

Operating 12 hotels, resorts and palaces across India, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has wrapped the graciousness of Indian hospitality with a luxury bow. Since its founding in 1986, The Leela has provided unparalleled luxury in captivating settings offering art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals and immersive experiences. An epitome of

Sonesta Maho Beach If you’re planning a summer travel getaway hoping for a little sun and fun, the  Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten have a little bit of something for everyone. The family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and its sister property, the adults-only five-star Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, are located within Maho Village, the

Kurt Jacobson The Pendry hotel brand is rapidly gaining accolades with its properties across the U.S. and points south. When the Pendry Washington DC- The Wharf opened on October 26, 2022, luxury lodging expanded in the nation’s capital. With a prime location on the banks of the Potomac River, this new luxury hotel offers convenience, views, and

Eric Stein Aspen is a playground in both winter and summer, offering luxurious dining establishments, shopping and hotels. Whether skiing down the slopes or hiking summer trails, this premier mountain town is humming with activity during the high seasons. Aspen Meadows has been a long-standing Aspen icon. Modeled in the Bauhaus style, the hotel is

Baie des Anges, Nice. Photo by Arno Smit via Unsplash The South of France has long captured the imaginations of creatives drawn to the region’s ethereal light. Picasso, Monet, Chagall, and Matisse made the Côte d’Azur their home at one time or another, and their spirit can be felt along Nice’s shores and within the