Condé Nast Traveler magazine this month named Denver to its list of Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2025, joining familiar locales such as Alaska and Cuba, but also Boise, Idaho, and Greenland (yes, it’s part of North America too). The article covers amenities for the first-timer and/or out-of-towner, such … Read more
The holidays are a time of coming together with family and friends, embracing traditions … and spending more than usual on travel. But what if you’re staying home? An online marketplace called ResortPass allows hotels and resorts to lay out their day-pass offerings so that locals (and travelers staying elsewhere) can enjoy pools, hot tubs, … Read more
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PS Photography | Kelsey GarciaPS Photography | Kelsey Garcia There’s a cat that lives in the garden at The Ranch Malibu. On any given day, guests of the wellness retreat can find the small tabby prancing among the strawberries and oregano, with a view of the Santa Monica Mountains to one side and the Pacific … Read more
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a pilot or are an aviation lover, staying at the new Hotel Polaris, located at the North Gate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, could fulfill that wish. The resort, scheduled to open this month, is part of a mixed-use development project that includes the Academy’s new 32,000-foot Hossmer … Read more
Dining at a hotel restaurant used to be a glamorous experience. But imagining a hotel restaurant today may conjure up images of an empty dining room with a few patrons sipping cocktails at an eerily quiet bar. That said, the tides seem to be turning again as hospitality brands increasingly partner with award-winning chefs and … Read more
Despite its quirky yet luxurious charm, this hotel hasn’t fully established its reputation and tends to linger in the shadows, awaiting the recognition it deserves. Embodying a style of maximalism, The Megaro, in the London borough of Camden, boasts a unique and distinctive identity that’s hard to replicate. From decorative retro apothecary jars labelled “Epp’s … Read more
I have to confess that I made many trips to Albuquerque to see family during my childhood, but I never really explored the city or the surrounding area until recently. Not only did I find some unique activities and places to see, but I’m ready to return and continue discovering its history and character. Albuquerque, … Read more
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Up until very recently, residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea had no addresses. Instead, homes were known by nicknames like the Little Wooden House and Rose Cottage. If the seaside central California town sounds like the stuff of fairytales, that’s because it kind of is. And one hotel that typifies Carmel’s storied whimsy is La Playa Hotel. Referred … Read more
Smaller, mostly non-union hotels with 100 or fewer rooms will be exempt from a key provision of a proposed law that imposes stricter licensing requirements on the hotel industry. The legislation, expected to be passed by the City Council next week, will excuse “mom and pop” hotels from a ban on contracting out for “core … Read more
Now a new hotspot is pinging on the radar. Desaru Coast, in the state of Johor, boasts 17km (11 miles) of pristine coastline dotted with a quartet of five-star resorts: the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and the One&Only Desaru Coast. Time magazine named … Read more
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