Courtesy of The Brown Palace The atrium at The Brown Palace is a space of bespoke luxury from a bygone era. The filtered light through original stained glass, the piano music wafting through the lobby, and the gentle “clink” of silver spoons hitting saucers during afternoon tea whisk guests into the folds of history of
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The popularity of casino gambling has skyrocketed in recent years, with hundreds of casinos in destinations around the nation. According to the Committee for Economic Development, 17 of the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the United States have at least one casino within an hour’s drive. With so many choices for where to place your
In celebration of the Great Platte River Road that led gold seekers, missionaries and settlers through Nebraska, the Archway Monument takes visitors on a journey through 170 years. Spanning I-80 with cars whizzing by underneath, the two-floor structure makes for a great educational stop. From the Oregon and Mormon Trail eras and the competition between
Green mountains lush with forests, or “bush” as New Zealanders call it, jut out of pristine teal waters. The roads are rugged, some gravel, some concrete, while others are just tire tracks through the sand. Here on New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, the natural landscapes are idyllic, and its remote locale makes it the perfect
Photo Credit: Djani Schafer Napa Valley is brimming with things to do (and wine to drink); so much so, it’s safe to say you can find new viticultural adventures, regardless of it being your first or fifteenth time visiting the region. Besides its stunning scenery, the area boasts some of the world’s most celebrated wine
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara As if The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara was not already the height of elegant hospitality, the recent addition of a gracious Club Lounge sends the resort’s luxe quotient soaring. At nearly 4,000 square feet, the new Club Lounge is one of the largest in The Ritz-Carlton portfolio. It’s also one of the brands’ few
Exploring the world of French cheese can be a bit overwhelming – former French president Charles de Gaulle even famously quipped that it was impossible to govern a country with 246 kinds of cheese (and today, there are over a thousand). Each French region has a cheese – or several cheeses – that show off
Photo Credit: Horan,Christian / Four Seasons When recently invited to the Four Seasons Al Maryah Island for a staycation, I was only too delighted to accept. Having visited many of the dining outlets over the years, I had never had the chance to spend a night at the sophisticated modern property. Also, while the capital
A quick glance at travel expenses from your last trip will likely reveal that one of the biggest line items is accommodation. A hotel is typically a travel necessity, but it’s also a whole lot more than just a place to stow your bags, take a shower and catch some ZZZs. Hotels around the country
When I tell people about my new book, Near the Exit: Travels with the Not-So-Grim Reaper, many assume I have a serious illness. I don’t, thank goodness – except in the sense that we all have a terminal illness, given the long-term mortality rate of 100 percent. Instead, the impetus for the book was my
Credit: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Set in between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara’s wine country and a short drive from Malibu’s famed beaches, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village offers a luxurious, yet relaxed California resort feel to guests. Set amidst 11 acres of exotic gardens, the seven-story hotel features 269 rooms and 39 guest
The courtyard garden at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa — Photo courtesy of Wendy O’Dea It’s a crisp April day and a light mist falls over the garden of the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath, England. Other than modern outdoor furniture meticulously placed around the courtyard (including a tree swing shaped like a giant
Photo provided by Four Seasons Seychelles Postcard views of crystal blue waters. Warm breezes off the Indian Ocean. Waves crashing gently in the distance. The location could be one of a few beautiful destinations in the world, but today we’re at Mahe’s most luxurious resort — the Four Seasons Seychelles. Photo provided by Four Seasons
Kelvin Valenzuela, executive chef at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa — Photo courtesy of Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa You can learn so much about a place and its culture by what the locals eat. Sometimes, though, it can be challenging to understand a foreign menu or know which venues are safe for
The Gannet’s Hereford beef carpaccio with nut and seed granola, watercress and cheddar pesto, crispy shallot — Photo courtesy of Lola Augustine Brown If you want to discover fresh new takes on food and drink in Glasgow, Scotland, the best place to head is Finnieston, a tiny pocket of cool on the north bank of
All Images Credit Ritz Carlton Hotels There’s a reason why so many people love Barcelona, in fact, there are many. The capital of Catalonia oozes with culture as an art lovers paradise, foodie mecca, and has a nightlife scene that doesn’t sleep. The city is fronted by the beautiful blue hues of the Balearic Sea
Many of the animals at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa have been abandoned, abused or retired from circuses. With a strong focus on caring for cats in captivity and ending extinction of big cats in the wild, this sanctuary houses big cat species that are often endangered. Book ahead of time to encounter tigers, lions,
Baker’s Cay In 2017 Hurricane Irma did significant damage to the Florida Keys. While it was a struggle to overcome, parts of the iconic archipelago have emerged even better and more alluring than before, chief among them the one-time pineapple plantation that is now home to the beautiful Baker’s Cay resort. It’s located in Key
Georgette und Landschaft, 2013, Oil, vinyl, pigment marker and varnish on canvas”>One of the many pieces of art in the Alfond Inn: Thomas Scheibitz (German, b. 1968), Georgette und Landschaft, 2013, Oil, vinyl, pigment marker and varnish on canvas — Photo courtesy of Cornell Fine Arts Museum Hospitality may be an art, but art is
Susan Kime It is hard to believe that 2019 is more than ½ over, the Autumn Solstice will be on September 23rd. Many are looking toward 2020, and those of us who follow trends reports – both quantitative and qualitative – are seeing fascinating trends followed by reliable and valid survey statistics. I have collated