September 5th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
For an inspiring taste of the Alps this autumn or winter, book the Solis Cambrian Hotel located right on the main street in charming Abelboden, Switzerland. (The name of the mountain village means “noble ground” and is the home of Alpine skiing and the FIS Ski World Cup.) As viewed from the central lobby with […]
August 28th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Gilded ceilings, crystal chandeliers, Louis XVI furniture… That’s the sumptuous lobby of one of the top hotels in Vancouver, British Columbia’s jewel of a city nestled at the foot of the snow-capped peaks. Le Soleil Hotel and Suites is a 119-room luxury hotel smack dab in the middle of Vancouver’s financial, shopping and business districts. […]
August 27th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Since 1778, The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia has defined East Coast luxury. Set amidst gorgeous scenery in the Allegheny Mountains, the historic-listed resort boasts 50 recreational activities (falconry, anyone?) and recently-renovated guest rooms—– the essence of luxury. Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a stay at The Greenbrier, when the […]
August 26th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Here’s a decadent deal. Stay just two blocks from the White House over Labor Day weekend at the magnificent St. Regis Washington D.C., and score rates as low as $208 per night- a whopping 60 percent off the regular rate. In January, the hotel emerged from a $53 million, 16-month renovation and now all 175 […]
August 26th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
That honor goes to hotels in Hawaii, Vegas, and Walt Disney World– according to the Fodor’s Forums. Hawaii may boast incredible beaches, but the pool attractions are just as jaw-dropping. Case in point: the five acres of meandering lagoons and pools at the Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and Spa, set within beautifully landscaped gardens. Kids […]
August 25th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
The chic Parisian hotel on the avenue Montaigne is known for going the extra mile for guests. Even your kids get the star treatment at the Hotel Plaza Athénée, where coddled VIPs carry kid-sized umbrellas for strolls around Paris, and get comfy in slippers and bathrobes made specially for them. The luxurious hotel from the […]
August 22nd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Come October 2008, the historic Pier House will begin a new life after a $10 million renovation of all guest rooms. The one-of-kind property in free-spirited Key West has been a choice tropical destination since its renovation into a hotel in the 1960s. No two bedrooms are alike in this vibrant hideaway, now appointed with […]
August 22nd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Visitors to the world’s most over-the-top destination can’t go wrong by booking the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The award-winning hotel exalts the pleasures of the good life with every amenity imaginable. In fact, lucky guests will find 20 restaurants to choose from, 4 swimming pools, 7 tennis courts, golf and more. Designed as an enormous wave […]
August 21st, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Old World elegance + New World opulence= a swanky hotel on Madison Avenue between 50th and 51st streets in Midtown Manhattan. Overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral, just a stone’s throw from Rockefeller Center, the New York Palace has been recognized as one of the top places to stay not only in New York, but also in […]
August 21st, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Volunteer tourism, a.k.a “voluntourism,” is a growing trend in travel, and more and more travelers are jumping on the bandwagon and planning to volunteer during their vacations. Forbes Traveler sums it up nicely:
There comes a point — generally when you’re on your third margarita, sunburned over 60 percent of your body and the kids are […]
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