From the category archives:

hotels

Aman oh man!

January 12, 2011

Montenegro is not really the place that comes to mind when I think elite luxury. But don’t be fooled by this hot spot. Once a fortified village in the 15th century, then a hideaway for the celebs of Hollywood, the Aman Sveti Stefan has brought this place back to life. And life is good! The [...]

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Residence of the tsar

June 23, 2010

I’m heading to Russia soon and why not? They do have places that are fit for a queen, king, tsar or in this case, count. The Residence Taleon Sheremetev Palace in St. Petersburg is an old aristocratic mansion built back in the eighteenth century. Before the 1917 revolution it belonged to Count Alexander Sheremetev and [...]

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Equanimity

March 4, 2010

I am going to attempt to remain equanimous in this review of La Terranea. Here goes nothing:
Perched on a cliff above the ocean, La Terranea has a location that begs for romance, beauty and relaxation. The bathrobes are the plush kind you want to steal away in your suitcase. The wine list is everything a [...]

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Inn lie flynn

February 1, 2010

There are definitely more than 1000 places I want to see before I die but where do you stay along the way as you visit some of the best of Washington. Let’s get “inn” like flynn at the luxury inns of Washington.
1) Run of the River: Cutie little inn near Leavenworth surrounded by the beauty of [...]

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the little things

January 1, 2010

At Grace Bay Club it’s the little things that count. A birthday cake on the eve of my 33rd surrounded by pink flowers. My daughters smiling face when kids camp director, Morgan, gave her a personlized conch shell. Poolside strawberry icies passed out mid morning. Afternoon tea and cookies to tide you over until dinner. [...]

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Soulful bliss on Parrot Cay

December 30, 2009

Arriving at Parrot Cay my body and soul know I am in for a blissful experience. It is the northern Caribbean’s pre-eminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas featuring the region’s best spa and haute cuisine.
Here you will find an awardwinning holistic spa, healthy cuisine and beach houses with private pools and an attentive [...]

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