When Cheeca Lodge opened its doors in 1946, the first guest to check in was President Harry Truman. It was perhaps a sign of the notable figures that the hotel would host in the future—specifically Paul Newman, Bing Crosby, Katie Couric and Jack Nicklaus (who designed the on-property golf course ... More

The Shore Club has been one of Miami Beach’s buzziest properties since it opened 14 years ago on Collins Avenue. And it’s still the place to be. As part of the Morgans Hotel Group, the hotel was an early pioneer of the movement toward boutique-style properties. The no-frills but comfortable ... More

Overlooking the historic Neptune Plaza, Madrid’s Westin Palace Hotel has been providing guests with luxury accommodations in the heart of the Spanish capital for over a century. Originally commissioned by King Alfonso XIII it houses 467 rooms and luxuriously appointed suites and is centrally located near the El Retiro Park and El ... More

Old Town Key West might not be the first place that comes to mind for travelers seeking an uber-luxe destination, but The Marker Waterfront Resort is about to change that. The property’s late 2014 launch represented a somewhat momentous occasion for the historic area—it’s been 20 years since a new ... More

Deep in the heart of London’s historic Strand District, steps away from the river Thames and nestled among theaters, restaurants and museums, you’ll find the ME Hotel. Located in the Marconi House, once home to the popular Gaiety Theater as well as the former headquarters of the BBC, it ... More

Peninsula Papagayo’s premier hotel for the past decade has been the Four Seasons Resort. The picturesque 45-acre property sits on two pristine beaches, Playa Blanca and Playa Virador, and you can be oceanside just 40 minutes after landing at Costa Rica's new Liberia airport (JetBlue offers a nonstop flight ... More

Driving through the dramatic, palm tree-lined entrance to Bacara Resort & Spa, guests are likely to share the same reaction I had on a recent visit: I won’t be leaving the premises any time soon. And really, there’s no need to—even though the beachfront property is located just 18 ... More

From sandy oceanside hotels to international escapes to elegant lodgings nestled into bustling cities, this is your personal guide to the very best vacation destinations in the world. Not only will you get to explore what each spot has to offer, you’ll also get to see inside the most requested ... More

Pura vida (Spanish for pure life) is a phrase you’ll hear often in Costa Rica. Upon arrival at the year-old Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, guests are ushered into an untraditional check-in area and provided cool towels and fresh juice while taking in the Peninsula’s gorgeous private cove. Even though it’s ... More

Walk around Woodstock, New York long enough and you’re bound to see a twenty-something sporting a t-shirt emblazoned with the battle cry of “Catskills Vs. Hamptons.” The way we see it, however, there’s no reason not to love the mountains as much as you do the beach, especially if you’re ... More