Leigh Taylor Weissman
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Room Request! Casa San Agustín
Inside the most luxurious boutique hotel in the coastal city of Cartagena, Colombia
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
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Room Request! Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort
Discover a Caribbean gem on the Colombian coast
Just a 30 minute boat ride from the Cartagena, Colombia, the Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort is an easy escape, with boats chartered by the hotel to pick you up from the marina and take you to paradise. The 187-room property is the only luxury 5-star ... More
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Room Request! Ibiza Gran Hotel
Inside a unique haven and serene sanctuary located on the buzzy Spanish island, the place to be and be seen
Discerning travelers should check out the Ibiza Gran Hotel this summer, a unique haven and serene sanctuary located on the buzzy Spanish island. The independently owned five-star hotel offers five award-winning restaurants (standouts include La Gaia by Óscar Molina, Cipriani and Zuma), the only casino ... More
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Room Request! Badrutt’s Palace
Inside St. Moritz's premier resort destination for the well-heeled
The iconic Badrutt’s Palace features 155 rooms with lake views—as well as a sprawling spa and infinity pool. Myriad dining options include the famed on-mountain club and restaurant Paradiso (which the brand took over management of last winter) accessible only by hike or chairlift, Chesa Veglia, the ... More
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Room Request! Andaz Mayakoba
Inside the newest luxury resort inside an exclusive gated community just north of Playa del Carmen in Mexico
Andaz Mayakoba sits on 590 acres surrounded by the ocean, mangroves and a lagoon, part of the Mayakoba complex consisting of four properties and over twenty restaurants. The Andaz has 214 rooms, including 41 suites are housed in 28 buildings spread out across a lush environment. ... More
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Room Request! Palm Island Resort
Discover this tropical island paradise in The Grenadines—before word gets out
Situated on a 135-acre tropical paradise, Palm Island Resort is the perfect retreat for travelers looking for privacy and tranquility on holiday in The Grenadines. This luxurious, all-inclusive property occupies a private island just off Union Island's eastern coast. Accessible only by private launch, Palm ... More
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Room Request! Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Inside Playa del Carmen's preeminent luxury resort
Located 40 minutes from Cancun Airport, hidden beneath the mangroves, down a long stone driveway, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba has created a unique oasis that stands out amongst the other hospitality offerings in the area. The property recently underwent a $50 million expansion debuting seven over-the-water Lagoon ... More
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Room Request! Casa San Agustin
Rich history meets five-star luxury in Cartagena
From the moment you enter the stone walls of Cartagena’s old city, you are at once transported into another era. With its 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial architecture, the city still feels decidedly authentic, and intimate boutique properties far outnumber those with names you’d recognize. One such property, More
