sarah on September 2nd, 2009

Nothing says luxury hotel like an incredible swimming pool scene. From the wow to the weird, these swimming pools make an incredible impression on even the most seasoned traveler.

Rooftop pool overlooking the city at InterContinental Hong Kong.
Saltwater pool at Adler Dolomiti Spa and Sport Resort in Southern Tirol.
Private pools in the treetops at Ubud [...]

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sarah on June 1st, 2009

The Spanish tradition of siesta is taken seriously by locals and tourists alike. Who can disagree with a tradition that requires a deliciously large meal, a midday nap and a bursting nightlife scene?!
However, it seems in these modern times people have become a bit lax about what siesta silence entails, and Granada, Spain is [...]

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sarah on May 15th, 2009

When it comes to luxury travel, the culinary experience can be just as important as the hotel. Fine dining and interesting restaurants will always compliment a luxury adventure, but so will exploring the local food markets. Exotic foods, new spices and produce, and an array of dishes are often as exciting as tourist [...]

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sarah on March 27th, 2009

ForbesTraveler published their list of the top shopping destinations worldwide and the chosen districts really do have something for everyone. Classics such as Paris, London, Soho New York and San Francisco made the list as staples for the shopping marathoners of the world, each with vast shopping districts of high quality and diverse clothing.
Others [...]

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ForbesTraveler just keeps putting out lists that I love like 400-count sheets and 15th floor ocean-views. This time they have released their take not on designer hotels but hotels created by top Fashion Designers:
“What do Versace, Christian Lacroix and Ralph Lauren have in common (besides presumably impressive walk-in closets)? They [...]

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Randy on May 3rd, 2007

I’ve stayed at countless hotels over the years throughout the United States and in numerous other countries. And I have three features that I look for that help me figure out on first glance whether I am really going to like this hotel or not, whether it even has a fighting chance:

The [...]

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