With its proximity to Manhattan, classic Americana, and thriving food and hospitality scenes, Philadelphia is the perfect fall destination for city-dwelling weekenders. In particular, the Kimpton Hotel Palomar offers a modern backdrop for a long weekend in this historic town. Located in Rittenhouse Square, one of the ... More

When you’re looking for an “iconic” stay in Los Angeles, there’s no better place landmark hotel, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Engrained in the town’s history and culture, A-listers like Angelina Jolie to Marilyn Monroe have stayed in the buzzy hotel, which offers 300 refreshed guest rooms ... More

Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar is both forward-looking (i.e. perched atop the scenic Santa Monica bluffs) and historic; it’s located on the very plot of land where Santa Monica’s founder John P. Jones settled with his family in the late 1800s. Since its 1920s debut, the storied hotel ... More

Entering the swanky Virgin Hotel Chicago you are transported to another era. The retro décor, all accentuated with a pop of iconic Virgin-red coloring, is reminiscent of the 1950s but the level of sophistication and luxury is just out of this world. Located in downtown Chicago, ... More

The Peninsula New York, located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, embodies pure New York luxury. The Peninsula Spa is an award-winning rooftop oasis and the Sun Terrace offers captivating views of the Manhattan skyline, but for the quintessential Peninsula experience, you’ll ... More

Situated in Chicago’s revered financial district, the JW Marriott is a lavish escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. With a grand entrance featuring a breathtaking chandelier and endless marble floors, the hotel welcomes you as if you’re royalty. Guests enjoy stellar accommodations, a traditional Italian restaurant on-site ... More

If 1 Hotel--the wellness-driven hospitality brand currently shaking up the industry--has proven one thing, it’s that sustainability and luxury don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Now with three locations, including outposts in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the chain provides natural oases in some of the country’s most happening locales – and ... More

Unlike its landlocked counterpart Johannesburg, the coastal city of Durban – a popular weekend destination for “Joburg” residents – has escaped international attention. But with warm-water beaches and a bustling nightlife, the vibrant South African outpost won’t be a well-kept secret for long. Just beyond the city limits, in the ... More

Nestled in the town of Puebla–a burgeoning cultural hub and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site–sits the newly opened Rosewood Puebla luxury resort. Surrounded by the city’s traditional charm and centuries-old history, the hotel mirrors the spirit of Puebla perfectly. Rosewood Puebla was designed to complement the city’s colorful history and ... More

California’s coastline is full of hidden gems, but one beachside hamlet that deserves a stop on your next road trip is Rancho Santa Fe, a sleepy equestrian community in San Diego County where Bill and Melinda Gates keep an $18 million horse ranch. Down the road is Rancho ... More