Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, reveals its artistic significance upfront. The approach starts with the water feature anchored by a 150 year-old millstone in the front courtyard, from where artist Nacho Rodriguez Bach’s multimedia illuminated wall behind the check-in desk is also visible. Next, the art-filled ... More

Every city dweller needs a country escape: somewhere to see the sparkle of actual stars and not hear the rumble of the subway every three and a half minutes. For New Yorkers, that should be Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, about two hours north of the city.  Formerly the Inn ... More

The Seminole Hard Rock’s award winning steakhouse, Council Oak, is home to a number of high-priced bottles only the biggest of spenders would purchase—think Hennessy Paradis Imperial at $9,000, Johnnie Walker & Sons “Odyssey” at $3,000 and more. Though it might be a status symbol, investing in one bottle ... More

When you think of Sunset Boulevard, the first descriptor that comes to mind might not be cozy. Neon lights, palm trees, movie stars, maybe. But there’s undeniably a certain hominess to the Grafton on Sunset, even as you venture from your plush bedroom to the sunny restaurant terrace for breakfast—sipping ... More

1. Satisfy your Intellectual curiosityCunardSometimes the decadence of a weeklong vacation is too much to bear. With that in mind, Cunard has invited a series of stimulating speakers on board the Queen Mary 2 for all eastbound transatlantic crossings starting in January. Expect scholarly dialogue from the likes of ... More

If you’re traveling to New York or London this summer with kids, don’t miss the newly unveiled Thomas & Friends Ultimate Playtime Pop Up Suite at The New York Hilton Midtown or The Waldorf Hilton, London. The exclusive suites are a child’s dream playroom, completely made over ... More

A five-star establishment, the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf truly captures the essence of luxury. Boston’s only Forbes Five Star waterfront hotel boasts eight floors of 230 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, all of which offer spectacular (panoramic) views of the harbor or city skyline. Guests can choose ... More

It seems like everyone has an opinion about Portland, Oregon. While planning a three-day trip, even the most organized traveler can become easily overwhelmed by recommendations from friends and magazines, both of which have very strong views on what’s required of anyone visiting the capital of artisanal cool. My two cents ... More

What The Plaza is to New York and Claridge’s is to London, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is to Bermuda. The Princess (as it’s widely known) is the island’s unrivaled grand dame—a designation the hotel has held since opening in 1885. Over the course of its 131-year history, luminaries ... More

So many posh hotels these days make a big deal of all the ways in which they cater to pets—the in-room “Best Friends” menu featuring burgers and bone-shaped biscuits at L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills, the poolside pet massage at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo among them. But make no ... More