The Waldorf Astoria Hotel is without a doubt one of New York’s grandest and most storied hotels, and sadly for many, it seems that a chapter in its saga is coming to an end. A Chinese firm has acquired the hotel with plans to begin a three-year renovation that will ... More

KAMALAME CAY Andros, Bahamas After Jennifer and Brian Hew left Jamaica in the late 1960s, among a slew of other natives fleeing the country’s escalating political turmoil, they were in search of a new paradise to call home. Thirty years later, in 1994, they finally found that home on a 96-acre island ... More

Asbury Park, NJ isn’t your typical Jersey Shore town. The historic hamlet, which is dotted with charming Victorian homes, might play host to throngs of beachgoers and a thriving boardwalk scene, but it’s also home to any number of exciting new restaurants (we like The Cardinal), charming home stores and ... More

The Lower East Side is one of Manhattan’s most exciting neighborhoods, and its latest destination hotel fits right in. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side is home to 293 guest rooms, drawing visitors who are looking to experience the neighborhood’s creative energy and indulge in the hotel’s own lively lobby scene, ... More

When Sir Richard Branson came to Kenya in 2003, hoping to create a place for others to come and see the wonders of the continent he loves so famously, he knew he needed someone who really had a lay of the land. Leena Gehlot’s family has been involved in the luxury safari industry ... More

The Chatwal New York, a Luxury Collection Hotel is a true haven in Manhattan’s bustling Midtown area. Its rooms and suites are elegantly appointed with Art Deco-style décor and furnishings, and the amenities are unmatched. Butler service, a chauffeured car and an indoor pool are just the beginning. Guests ... More

Hotel Max might be an art-filled boutique hotel situated in the heart of Downtown Seattle, but that isn’t all. The exquisitely appointed hotel is also a hub for the city’s artistic community, and it pays homage to Seattle’s status as one of America’s most musical cities with an entire ... More

There’s a reason why Winston Churchill once referred to La Mamounia as “the most lovely spot in the whole world.” The historic property—located a stone’s throw from the bustling souk and medina—is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Marrakech. La Mamounia is exquisite in every sense: from the verdant, ... More

Whether you’re strolling along the Seine or dining al fresco at a nearby cafe, there are plenty of amazing vantage points to enjoy the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But one location in particular unquestionably trumps all the others: the view from a suite at the Shangri-La Paris. ... More