For those looking to experience modern luxury in Naples, there is a new offering available…the Romeo Hotel, which just officially opened this past week.
Conceived by the famed Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, and completed by his son Paul…the Romeo looks like it will be the place for modern art loving jet-setters. The hotel is adorned with both rare [...]

I spent last week discovering Northern Utah’s ski country…what amazed me the most was the vast differences each resort had to offer and how close all the mountains are to each other and the Salt Lake City Airport (all resorts are 30 to 60 minutes from the airport). I found that each mountain really lent [...]

Sin City is a place where everything goes…with one exception…Vegas no likey the pooches.
For those who find it impossible to leave their four-legged friends behind, there is one place on the Las Vegas strip that openly welcomes canine tourists…the Four Seasons, located in the Mandalay Bay complex.
But dogs are not just allowed, they are treated [...]

When visiting the entrancing city of Marrakech you are faced with the decision to stay in either a hotel or riad (former mansion turned into a B&B)…if you are looking to relax your stay away poolside with a cocktail in hand, I would go the hotel route…but if you are longing to experience the real [...]

Clinging to the cliffs of the magical Greek isle of Santorini, the Katikies Hotel is a white refuge hanging above the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Although this five star hotel is known for it’s stunning views and fabulous service, some guests are surprised at how simple the rooms are considering the high-price…but what you pay for here is [...]

Hotel Habita is a chic way to visit Mexico City (or DF as the locals call it). The hotel is located in the district of Polanco, DF’s swankiest neighborhood. The very modern hotel attracts the jet setter types and the roof top bar Area is a popular hangout for the beautiful locals…its amazing how many [...]

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It’s sad to say, but train travel has lost its lure…nowadays we want speed, the fastest way from point A to B.
Australia’s transcontinental Ghan train may not be fast, but it brings the glamour back to train travel. This five star hotel on wheels, takes you from Adelaide to Darwin with a stop in the red [...]

When traveling to Mexico there are tons of huge luxurious resorts to stay at…but consider experiencing the real Mexico, instead of spending your days sipping Piña Coladas at a nine-acre mega-pool.
A perfect place to set the tone of a “real Mexico” vacation is the Hacienda San Angel. Perched on a hillside in Puerto Vallarta’s Old [...]

First there was partial jet ownership (netjets, etc.), now there is partial mansion ownership…and I am not talking about your run-of-the-mill timeshare here!
Ultimate Escapes has found a way to let everyone be Puff Daddy for the day (or Bill Gates if you must), through their Destination Club which combines the best aspects of vacation home [...]