It's not surprising that the Wedgewood Hotel in Downtown Vancouver has the refinement of Old Europe: The property's owner, Eleni Skalbania, was born and raised in Greece before opening the family-run boutique hotel in British Columbia 25 years ago. Skalbania lends her personal touch to each of Wedgewood's ... More

The majestic Gstaad Palace—located in the heart of Switzerland’s Bernese Alps—has the air of an ancient Swiss castle. And while it doesn’t quite date back to the 13th century, the hotel does boast a rich 100-year history. Out of Gstaad Palace’s 104 rooms, we were curious to find ... More

There's something effortlessly charming about London's Dukes Hotel. With a classic red brick façade dripping in ivy, the St. James property is tucked away in a tranquil courtyard. But the hotel isn't exactly a well-kept secret: It's rumored that Princess Diana used to seek refuge there to enjoy afternoon tea. ... More

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is one of Sin City's hottest hotels—which isn't surprising, given that the $3.9 billion project boasts 2,995 well-appointed rooms, 13 upscale restaurants (from world-class chefs like José Andrés) and an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier that clocks in at 10,000 square feet. Celebrities ranging from ... More

There's an understated luxury that emanates from Shutters on the Beach, one of only two beachfront hotels in all of Santa Monica. The property feels like a quaint guest cottage—the kind of place you'd go to recharge and escape LA's standard hustle and bustle. That's largely thanks to ... More

Paul Liebrandt's Corton is easily one of Manhattan's toniest restaurants. The Tribeca eatery earned two Michelin stars for its $155-per-person tasting menu and is consistently spoken of as one of the hottest tickets in town. It is, needless to say, a very fancy place. So tongues have been ... More

Many people claim that Rhode Island is where the American summer vacation was born, and as a native, I believe them. Of course, with its sprawling mansions and moneyed extravagance, Newport usually gets most of the attention in the warm weather months. But locals know that the state’s sleepier South ... More

In the 1950s, El Encanto—a seven-acre property nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara, California—was a favorite retreat for motion-picture royalty and politicians alike. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard stayed there; so did FDR. With expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, it was the perfect spot to enjoy this stretch ... More

A new set of wheels comes to New York this Wednesday when W Hotels launches its Room and Board program. Anyone who's ever wished they could roll themselves from point A to point B on a skateboard—or just learn how to—is in luck this summer: The hotel group ... More

New Yorkers summering in the city have been plagued with heavy rains, temperatures in the low forties and a mini-monsoon that turned Governors Ball into Glastonbury. If you happened to be one of the unlucky few million, you may have found yourself raincoat-clad and wondering if this is the "disturbing ... More