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From Abu Dhabi to Zagreb, the world is overflowing with captivating capital cities. One could spend a lifetime traveling the globe, visiting capitals near and far. National capitals. State capitals, too. The whole kit and caboodle! Wouldn’t that be an interesting way to see the world?
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Sometimes a luxury hotel is about more than great service, extra comfy beds and beautiful facilities. Break out of the usual and escape to these luxury jailhouse hotels, which were all prisons before being converted long ago into the historic and beautiful spaces they are today (read the original article at LATimes.com)…
Liberty Hotel, Boston – [...]
Nothing says prestige and luxury like a hotel named after an esteemed U.S. president. In honor of President’s Day, LA Times had rounded up classy hotels around the world that pay homage to American commanders-in-chief, most of which are more than fit for a king or a president…
Roosevelt Hotel, New York City
Hotel Obama, Accra, [...]
There are many ways to define a luxury hotel. Whether modern, boutique, or classic, luxury hotels transport guests to a heightened state of pampering and relaxation. Perhaps some of the most incredible experiences are at the classic luxury hotel jewels of Europe where décor, history and service come together to create an experience [...]
With the buzz of the winter holidays before us, let’s take a deep breath and a moment to relax and reminisce about travels past. What recent getaway or long ago vacation makes you nostalgic?
If you haven’t already, Perfect Escapes is inviting you to take the plunge and join its photo pool on Flickr. Our Flickr [...]
Nothing is spookier than creeping your way through an ancient graveyard while fall wind rustles dangling leaves and foggy mist circles around. For the ultimate entry into All Hallows Eve, check out some of these infamous graveyards guaranteed to give you goose bumps…
Boston – The Old Granary Burying Ground: Around since 1660, this graveyard [...]
There’s a lot see by car in America. If you don’t have a big vacation coming up, why not pile in the car and take off to some of these fun, scenic, and delightful towns across the U.S. (read the full article).
Arcata, California – See small town delights, markets, fairs and more then drive [...]
Kimpton is beginning its latest project, converting the Architects Building in the center of Philly to its newest Palomar hotel.
Set to be completed in 2009, the historical building will be the 10th Palomar hotel for Kimpton and their 11th adaptive re-use project. Kimpton has a long history of converting architecturally unique and historic buildings [...]
Continue reading about Philadelphia: Kimpton’s New Historic Hotel
The historic Capital Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas is enjoying some much earned positive press after the completion of a $24 million renovation in November.
Originally created in 1872 as an office and retail building and transformed into a luxury hotel soon after, the rock of the Arkansas capital city combines its long history with luxurious [...]
In 1947, Larry and Mariam Orenstein spent their honeymoon at The Palmer House for a mere $10. 60 years later, the hotel offered them the penthouse suite, now a $1,600 per night room, for the original $10 price.
This special offer from The Palmer House, now owned by Hilton, is a long-standing promotion for one-time [...]
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