Founded by Houston tech tycoon Doug Bosch in 2000, the lush Texan hideaway Inn at Dos Brisas is a cross between an authentic ranch and a state-of-the-art relaxation mecca. Set on 300 acres outside of Houston, the property is comprised of nine Spanish-style bungalows nicknamed “casitas,” a.k.a. duplexes, or ... More

Where to Stay: With its bright yellow exterior, the crown jewel of Watch Hill is the opulent Ocean House. Originally built in 1868, this iconic property got a second wind in 2010 with a floor-to-ceiling rebuild (another refresh took place just before the 2017 summer season). In addition to pristine ... More

At a press conference Wednesday morning, Hard Rock chairman Jim Allen announced that June 28 will mark the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the much-anticipated replacement to the Trump Taj Mahal. In addition to the ribbon cutting, Allen also forecasted an ambitious slate of 300 live ... More

It's no secret that Austin, Texas is a mecca for eclectic tastes and counter-culture (read: #KeepAustinWeird). But aside from the scruffy art galleries and music venues, the food and hospitality scenes are also sure to please those with more luxurious palates. With outdoor spaces aplenty, the  mid-size ... More

The Alley Cat, a new subterranean nightlife destination at the white-hot Beekman Hotel, celebrated its first week in business with a reality star-studded gathering last night. The event, hosted by Fredrik Eklund, star of Million Dollar Listing and the new spin-off show Bethenny & Fredrik, served to showcase the Beekman’s luxury condominium offerings, ... More

As one of the oldest and largest cities in Eastern Europe, the Serbian capital of Belgrade is steeped in a history and culture all its own. You could spend hours winding its ancient fortresses or getting lost among its Ottoman architecture. But the city's old world vibes have recently given ... More

When you tell people you’re traveling to the Incan mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu, which leads down to Peru’s Sacred Valley, you immediately have their attention. Whether they’ve been or not, most have heard about this breathtaking. And once you’re there, you’ll find that the sights and stories live up ... More

As I approached Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a towering building came into view. The South African sun bounced from its 82 convex windows, 25 feet tall each, like massive diamonds of reflecting light. The 56 panels that made up each window formed a kaleidoscope of changing colors. As ... More

The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles has become a hotbed for provocative cultural events (recall their bloody Carrie-themed prom party?). Next up is Taylor Mac’s A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, coming to the hotel theater on March 15. As with ... More