The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, Texas’ first and Dallas’ only five-star hotel, has completed a thoughtful redesign of its 12,000-square-foot spa. Dallas-based design firm ForrestPerkins thoughtfully transformed The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton into a tranquil and enchanted garden oasis. “Our vision was to transform ... More

With half of the city in Europe and the other half in Asia, Istanbul quite literally straddles East and West, the gleaming Bosphorus Strait in the middle. Split your time between the sights of the bustling city and a relaxing beachside respite in Bodrum. Here’s where to stay and ... More

Few things are more synonymous with the Emirates than Dubai’s soaring skyscrapers and its similarly high standard of luxury. Dubai is, of course, a must for any traveler with an affinity for the finer things, but there’s plenty to be found throughout neighboring Emirates—specifically Abu Dhabi, the federation’s largest ... More

Local couple Melanie Kratovil and Pliny Reynolds (owners of popular barbecue restaurant, Terlingua) have opened the new guesthouse, Best Bower, next to the Portland Observatory on Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine. The elegant hotel, which is keyless and contactless, boasts six spacious ... More

Marmo Houston has a new high-profile dining concept joining the ranks: Italian chophouse Marmo in River Oaks. The menu features hand-rolled pastas, veal chop Milanese and seafood like oysters on the half shell. Interior designer Patrick Sutton has created an elegant and modern atmosphere for guests, incorporating ... More

Everyone is talking about vacationing in Portugal these days. It’s comparatively inexpensive, they say. The people are nice. The food is great. It’s relatively easy, once you buy property, to get the coveted Golden Visa. They’ll soon be talking a lot more about the W Algarve in the ... More

Mr. C Miami, the newly opened luxury hotel in Coconut Grove by Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani of the Cipriani family—who also own hotels in Los Angeles and New York City—was brought to life with beauty and sustainability in mind. The first-ever Cipriani-owned hotel to open ... More

Julia LeClair has been coming to the Vineyard for as long as she can remember. Spending summers up-island in Squibnocket has been a family getaway from the hustle and bustle of New York City, and the entrepreneur is grateful to get away. “Whenever I arrive, I feel like I ... More