When Marineland in Ranchos Palos Verdes, best known for its famed resident, Shamu the whale, closed after nearly three decades, the land was eventually converted into a 102-acre oceanfront luxury resort. Terranea Resort, a Destination Hotel, offers 582 plushly-appointed rooms, each with breathtaking views of the Pacific ... More

Adorned with ink-inspired trinkets, it’s no shock that the Kimpton Ink48 hotel, a modernized portrayal of a printing press, actually was a printing press years ago. Just 15 minutes from the hectic reaches of Times Square, the Kimpton Ink48 relies on silence and sweeping views of the Hudson ... More

Upon entering The Dominick hotel, you are immediately enveloped with an elevated ambiance. The hotel lobby exudes a sophistication and grace that you might expect from a hotel tucked away in Manhattan’s fashionable SoHo neighborhood. But, upon further inspection, you’ll find a few quirkier moments in The ... More

Nothing quite exudes the glitz and glamour of a luxury island vacation like St. Barths. From flying in on a private chartered plane to holing up at one of the island’s super exclusive properties, those who come to St. Barths are the power players. Enter in the perfect retreat for ... More

Just a stone’s throw from Phoenix across the Agua Fria River, a sprawling desert resort steeped in history serves as one of the most sought-after destinations in the Southwest. Once a lodging complex owned by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company designed to house up to 24 guests (mainly its cotton ... More

Nestled into the rolling hills and off the beaten path of the main drag in Wisconsin Dells is a quiet respite with flowing waterfalls, soothing music and pure relaxation. It's called Sundara Inn & Spa and is a luxury adults-only getaway that is a game-changer when it comes ... More

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of spending a weekend on the coast of New England, you might have fond memories of faded pastel sheets and musty chintz furniture. At least those were my sensory memories of summers on the Atlantic coast until returning this September to More

The Fairmont San Francisco stands tall at the top of Nob Hill. In addition to its 606 guest rooms and suites, the luxury property boasts the best panoramic views of the City and the Bay. The hotel seamlessly blends classic luxury ... More

The Inn Above Tide is a resplendent sanctuary in Sausalito, California. A coastal getaway just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, the waterfront boutique property stuns with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the Tiburon Peninsula. Each of the 31 rooms ... More

Visiting Machu Picchu was perhaps one of the most spiritual experiences of my life. As a human, I err on the secular side, and as a travel journalist, I by default tend to view things objectively on my adventures through the world’s diverse pockets of culture, custom, and daily ... More