Philadelphia Freedom: The Ritz-Carlton is Reborn
By Stacey Zable The completion of a year-long, $25 million dollar renewal project on The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia last year brought updates to new guest rooms and meeting spaces, the lobby and public spaces, and a new restaurant, bar and lounge. Here’s what else makes it a good choice for Philadelphia-bound travelers.
MGM National Harbor: Las Vegas Does D.C.
The MGM National Harbor looks across the Potomac from its perch on prime land in Prince George’s County, MD and knows it is just the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with the nation’s capital. It may not have been MGM Resorts International’s first foray into surprising destinations outside of Las Vegas, but it […]
Luxury in Asia: Siam Bangkok and Reverie Saigon
Some of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia can be found in the burgeoning and buzzing capital cities. If a hotel can bring on a wowing experience of an exotic destination, The Siam Bangkok and The Reverie Saigon will be perfect choices.
Travel to Myanmar: State of Contradictions
Travel to Myanmar, a tough place to visit by any stretch, just got a little tougher. Travel to Myanmar (Burma) is hot in any situation but a mass forced exodus of an entire minority population of Muslim nationals known as the Rohingya people is attracting a lot of attention and causing trip cancellations.
Top Travel Choices for 2017 from Virtuoso
For those still wondering where to go and what to do to make 2017 a very special year, Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, has some suggestions. It just took the votes from its 1600-agent strong membership base and the tallies are in. Here are the winners – with commentary by knowing Virtuoso agents. Of particular […]
Autumn Wine Country Escapes in California
Few things pair better with wine than a stay at a California boutique hotel or bed and breakfast inn. Several members of the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) are offering wine packages for guests to savor as the season changes. The timing is right, especially as U.S. News & World Report just […]
Wellness in Greece: Taking the Waters
With more than 800 natural healing water resources, Greece is one of the world’s leading go-to destinations for healing spas. Set in stunning locations, Greece’s legendary magic mineral springs offer visitors unmatched relaxation and escape in both warm and cold temperatures. And Greece’s ancient mineral springs have time-tested healing powers.
Walk, Talk and Eat Chocolate in Switzerland
Consider this: you can have your chocolate and walk it off, too. Walking, hiking, trekking and culinary experiences in the Swiss Alps are seeing an explosion of interest among food travelers willing to splurge on a luxury vacation to get a sense of place through locally inspired cuisine. In Switzerland you can find tours that include […]
Best Travel Questions to Take to Europe
What are the most needed phrases to take on the road and across the globe? The Tower of Babel can be conquered in 10 easy questions, according to Booking.com
Barcelona: Stay the Course and Grab the Pass
Barcelona ranks high on most bucket lists as a must-see place at any age. And the response from the traveling community and the saner heads that walk this earth, especially in light of last month’s terrorist rampage on the crowded streets of Barcelona’s Las Ramblas, has been simply this: keep on traveling. Don’t let them […]
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