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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

Columbia Hillen Paying homage to the exotic island off the African coast on which it stands, the Savoy Palace in Madeira is awash in traditional eye-pleasing décor with sweeping views over the Atlantic and a host of diverse amenities. Columbia Hillen A short walk from the heart of the charming Old Town of the island’s capital,

As children, many of us have had the fantasy of one day living in a castle. But as we grow older, those dreams fade away replaced by more practical ambitions. But not for all of us. When growing up Harvey B-Brown always dreamed of living in a castle and be it manifestation, fate, or just luck,

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Resort and Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein Stepping onto the powdery white sand at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Resort and Spa along the famous Zona Hotelera beach, one can see why this is the best luxury hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Located near the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula elbow, this 602 all-suite,

Abercrombie & Kent Known for their unforgettable luxury vacations, Abercrombie & Kent curates exclusive adventure trips that explore all seven continents. This dynamic tour company started 60 years ago while Geoffrey Kent and his parents were visiting the African plains. Together they pioneered a new type of exotic travel company that travels to the idyllic

Whitney Spielfogel Nestled along the pristine shores of Punta de Mita, the Susurros Del Corazón, an Auberge property, is one of the newest hidden gems in this under-the-radar region that captivates with its local charm and utmost tranquility. Perched on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Susurros Del Corazón offers guests a serene, secluded retreat. The resort boasts breathtaking views of