From the moment you enter the stone walls of Cartagena’s old city (an UNESCO World Heritage Site), you are at once transported into another era. Spanish colonial architecture—dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries that appears virtually untouched. Housed within three conjoined 17th-century mansions, Casa San ... More

Located on world famous Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman, Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa is easily accessible via direct flights from 20 destinations, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Driving up the winding driveway to the resort is like arriving in ... More

The Londoner calls itself “the world’s first super boutique hotel,” and there’s some real truth to that. A relatively new construction located in bustling Leicester Square, just below London’s busy Chinatown and smack in the middle of the West End, it features 350 rooms across 16 stories ... More

With 125 modern suites, Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets feels like an intimate oasis on the southern end of Isla Mujeres, located a 25-minute boat trip from Cancun, Mexico. Part of Hyatt's luxurious all-inclusive, adults-only portfolio, this property is built into the natural landscape. Staying at ... More

Zen is underrated in hotels these days. Nobu restaurants in Los Angeles and NYC, at least, are known for having something of a scene. So you might think the Nobu Hotel Portman Square in Marylebone in London might be a bustling circus. It’s not, and that’s what makes this well-located ... More

The bo tree, sometimes known as the bodhi tree, is a fig native to Southeast Asia. It is considered a tree of knowledge. The Buddha’s enlightenment took place underneath one. Whether you’ll achieve enlightenment during your stay at The BoTree Hotel, newly opened at the intersection of ... More

The upside of the rainier-than-average summer most of us experienced at the hands of El Nino is twofold when it comes to hitting the slopes this winter: Temps are predicted to be warmer than the usual yet snowfalls are expected to be heavier. That means a longer, bigger, ... More

Owned and operated by Harwood International, the Dallas-based real estate firm, Hôtel Swexan has opened in the Harwood District. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the property features 134 well-appointed guest rooms and eight suites in a modern 22-story tower, boasting sweeping views of the skyline. A ... More

Hollywood is not necessarily a town known for everlasting friendships. Still, somehow, the actors Ian Somerhalder, 44, and Paul Wesley, 41, made it through eight seasons of bloodsucking on The Vampire Diaries and they still want to hang out every day. What’s more, they now work even longer hours every ... More

Situated in the landmark India Buildings in Edinburgh’s Old Town a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features 222 guest rooms and suites and an old meets new aesthetic. With views of Edinburgh Castle and across to the Royal Mile, the hotel has been ... More