Category: Featured Lodging
Paradisus Resort: Affordable All-Inclusive Luxury in Los Cabos Mexico [video included]
The Paradisus in Los Cabos Mexico is an affordable all-inclusive luxury resort surrounded by lush gardens, desert landscapes and exquisite touches throughout. I spent a week at the Paradisus Los Cabos and had a fantastic time. There are seven on-site restaurants, including one run by a Michelin Star chef called,...
Read moreTop 5 Airbnbs to add to your bucket list
Travelers these days want something a little different from their vacations. While big resorts and boutique hotels are still obviously popular, plenty of people look for something a little more authentic when they travel. Genuine experiences, local culture, and a chance to experience the reality of life in the destinations...
Read moreBest places to stay in Jamaica – Along with an incredible story of my first visit
This is a short compilation of some of the best places to stay in Jamaica, along with an incredible story about my first visit to the Caribbean island. Jamaica is a Caribbean island with lush landscape and a laid back vibe. This tropical island has beautiful mountains, rain-forests and sandy...
Read moreBest Hotels in Germany – From the remarkable to the extraordinary
From my experience, these are some of the best hotels in Germany in the luxury category - from the remarkable to the extraordinary . Germany is well known for its charming villages, dominating castles & cathedrals, and, outstanding Riesling wine. I have been to Germany several times in the past...
Read moreSant’Egle offers a remarkable reprieve from the mundane
The Sant'Egle Agriturismo Biologico (organic farm) in Tuscany offers guests a remarkable experience well beyond the typical lodging experience. Staying at Sant’egle is refreshingly different thanks to Erika and Alessandro, two well traveled and thoughtful people who have created a respite sanctuary that you simply must put on your bucket...
Read moreUltimate places to stay when visiting the FrankfurtRhineMain Wine Region of Germany
The FrankfurtRhineMain Region of Germany is well known for its charming villages, outstanding Riesling wine and dominating castles that dot the banks of the Rhine River. I spent a couple of weeks in the FrankfurtRhineMain and Rheingau regions, staying at some incredible properties that should be on everyone’s bucket list...
Read moreAC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore opens in the heart of the city
AC Hotel by Marriott is the newest hotel to spring up in Phoenix, Arizona. Centrally located in the Biltmore area, the AC Hotel does not feel or act like your typical brand property. The AC Phoenix has a wide-open lobby that flows into the lounge. Two very large window-doors open...
Read moreThe Spanish treasure of Omni Montelucia Resort
Ensconced between Phoenix and Scottsdale, in an enclave known as Paradise Valley, is the magnificent Omni Montelucia Resort. The Montelucia is modeled after an idyllic village in the hills of Spain. For centuries, Spanish explorers ventured to the Southwest in search of treasure. Upon finding such riches, fortune seekers left...
Read moreBest hotels in the world – A Bucket List for lodging (Page 1 of 2)
As a professional travel blogger, I get an opportunity to stay in some of the best hotels in the world each year. I thought it would be fun to put together a bucket list for lodging of the best hotels that I have personally stayed. There are many, many incredible...
Read moreBest Hotels in the World – A Bucket List for Lodging (page 2 of 2)
Click here if you missed the first part of this Best Hotels Bucket List of Lodging (#30-#15). . #15 BEST OLD WORLD CHARM HOTEL - The Splendid in Venice, Italy. The patina that casts its ageless shadow over Venice makes it one of the most unique and interesting places in...
Read moreHotel Adeline: Affordable Scottsdale Sophistication
Located in the midst of central Scottsdale, Hotel Adeline is one of the newer hotels to open in the “West’s Most Western Town.” The expansive lobby shares its space with many communal sitting areas and flows into a lounge, which flows into an outside patio overlooking the pool (thanks to...
Read moreAravaipa Farms: A wilderness retreat in a canyon hideaway
Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn is set amidst a distinctive and remarkable backdrop within the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona. What makes this area so special is the perennial stream that flows through Aravaipa Canyon, along the base of the Galiuro Mountains. This spring-fed stream spawns lush and mature vegetation...
Read moreAmangiri: A look at ultimate exclusivity
Amangiri is one of the most expensive and exclusive hotels in the world. It's one of those places that, if you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it. There are five star resorts, and then there are properties like Amangiri that are exclusive to the very...
Read moreThe Grand at Moon Palace offers All-Inclusive Indulgence
The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico is a luxury lodging experience you will never forget. The resort fully embodies the name as it is grand on an epic scale. Cancun is a luxurious destination located in the state of Quintana Roo, on the western side of the Yucatan...
Read moreVienna House: Hotels that feel like home
Vienna House is a boutique hotel chain with locations primarily in central Europe, it's a hotel brand on the rise. Each location is unique, with an air of sophistication and authenticity you don't find with many of the big brands. The following is my experience staying at four different Vienna...
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