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Rooftop Suite, Paradero Hotels While 2020 was undoubtedly one of the worst years in recent history for the travel and hospitality industry, the vaccine brings renewed hope for 2021 – and with it a slew of exciting new hotel openings around the world. Touted as one of this year’s most anticipated, Mexico’s first luxury experience-inclusive
(credit: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali) Overlooking Ka’anapali Beach, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali is a 770-room beachfront resort surrounded by lush gardens with cascading waterfalls. In 2018, the resort announced the beginning of a $120 million resort-wide renovations and in December 2020, they unveiled the final piece transformation. From its
Photo by Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort The largest Hilton Hotel in the world and Hawaii’s largest resort on Oahu – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki, reopened on Dec. 15, 2020. Situated on 22 oceanfront acres of Waikiki’s widest stretch of beach, opening day was a celebration. There was a Hawaiian blessing held with Hilton Hawaiian Village
THIRDHOME In this year of uncertainty, the rise in popularity of private jet travel and the increased desirability of private-use villas are definitely here to stay. Luxury travel and property club, THIRDHOME, offers members in their Exchange and Reserve Clubs stays in private residences on a reciprocal basis through THIRDHOME’s Key System. By working on this exchange system, members
AmaWaterways Kristin Karst is the executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways, an awards-winning river cruise company created in 2002. It has a fleet of ships, sailing in Europe, Asia and Africa. Because 2020 has been such a complex time in all travel dimensions including river cruising, JustLuxe wanted to discover new ideas and options
The desire to travel has arguably never been greater. With the pandemic still ranging but with hopes of vaccines clearing the way for travel at some point in 2021, luxury consumers are more eager than ever to travel. Furthering that desire, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts recently announced its recent openings and upcoming opening planned
Image courtesy of The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences Located in the tony London neighborhood of Mayfair, The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences is one of London’s most elegant and unique boutique properties. With uninterrupted views spanning the leafy canopy of Green Park, The Athenaeum is a literal and figurative breath of fresh air. Taking a design
Paso Market Walk. Photo courtesy of Paso Market Walk To visit Paso Robles is to take a step back in time to a simpler and slower pace. This quaint, central coast town in San Luis Obispo County was once primarily a ranching and farming community and home to fruit and nut orchards. A relaxed, rural
St. Regis Aspen Dec. 9th, 2020 California might be under stay-at-home orders for the remainder of the month, but there’s still time to plan a festive getaway over the holidays. Whether it’s hitting the slopes and getting cozy around the fire for après-ski in the mountains or sunning yourself somewhere tropical like the Maldives or
Garza Blanca Los Cabos Like many of you, I’ve been itching for a vacation now more than ever, so I made the bold decision to book a getaway and wanted to share my experience of what it’s truly like to travel right now amidst a global pandemic. With my customized ROAM Luggage suitcase in tow,
Courtesy of Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa A replica of a California Mission was built in Sonoma County in 1926. Soon it became a romantic haven for those seeking health and pleasure. Now the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa offers a world-class health spa with over 50 treatments and natural Artesian mineral water pools. The
Known and loved for its laid-back pace of life and proximity to beautiful beaches and award-winning wineries, the charming Central Coast town of San Luis Obispo is a place where surfing and ranch culture still very much intersect. Sitting in a sweet halfway spot between Los Angeles and San Francisco, it makes the perfect base
Dec. 3rd, 2020 Famed multi-millionaire and railroad magnate George W. Vanderbilt put Asheville, N.C., on the map, but today it is a distinctive bohemian and free spirit vibe that oozes through the town. Home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, this arty colony has risen to be one of the vibrant cities in America. A
Columbia Hillen Standing on a broad avenue in Edinburgh’s New Town within a five-minute walk of bustling downtown Six Brunton Place, is a historic, three-story Georgian house designed by William Playfair, a leading 19th-century architect. The former home of a famous clock-maker, this luxury guesthouse is now owned by Hilary Scott, a gracious and witty hostess
Artist Benjamino Bufano’s famed 93-foot tall obelisk heralds your arrival at Timber Cove, the retro resort situated high atop the Sonoma coastline just beyond the town of Jenner-by-the-Sea. Titled ‘The Expanding Universe’ and completed in 1969, the concrete and mosaic sculpture, decorated with doves, Madonna and child, and an open hand atop, is a celebrated symbol of peace
The Beverly Hilton When it comes to hotels, The Beverly Hilton is a Los Angeles icon as synonymous with glamour and sophistication as the glittering guest list of A-listers, film stars and royalty who have sunned themselves beside its Aqua Star Pool. Opened in 1955, while its original white exterior and red signage have stayed
The Glenmark, Glendale, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel A stone’s throw from trendy neighborhoods like Atwater Village and Los Feliz, plus iconic L.A. landmarks including the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park, the once sleepy bedroom community of Glendale is a destination in its own right – one home to a vibrant downtown, destination eateries and now
Columbia Hillen So utterly sumptuous is Prestonfield House, a countryside mansion in south Edinburgh, it almost defies description. Therefore, for the purposes of this article, it’s probably best to step back from the blinding visionary feast it presents and begin at the beginning – entering through the property’s sturdy main gates. From here a stately
Images credit the Doyle Collection What was once a forgotten spot on the tourists’ to-do list has now become a born again hot destination for jetsetters. Dublin has again become the UK’s go-to destination with an exciting offering of cultural activities, shopping, nightlife, and fine dining. The address for the traveling elite and bastion for