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Love Rock ‘n Roll? Check out this sensational sale at the Arizona Biltmore

Love Rock ‘n Roll? Check out this sensational sale at the Arizona Biltmore

The Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has scheduled an interesting Rock ‘n Roll promotion, with rates starting at just $109 per night.

Looking for a last-minute New Year’s Eve getaway?

Looking for a last-minute New Year’s Eve getaway?

If you still haven’t decided on a last-minute New Year’s Eve getaway, the Harbor View Hotel and the Kelley House Inn, two of Martha’s Vineyard’s most historic hotels, still have celebratory New Year’s Eve packages available for procrastinators. On Dec. 31 the Harbor View Hotel will raise a glass and welcome the New Year to Martha’s Vineyard with a sparkling New…

December 21, 2012 | Leave a comment Continue reading
London Layover: An Oasis of Serenity at Sofitel London Heathrow

London Layover: An Oasis of Serenity at Sofitel London Heathrow

For travelers facing early morning departures, late evening arrivals, or long layovers, the Sofitel London Heathrow, located right at the airport, is the perfect place to relax and de-stress. Rooms can be booked for overnight stays or for day stays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Alternatively, weary travelers can while away a few hours…

December 5, 2012 | 6 comments Continue reading
Sweet Yountville Promotion – Bardessono Hotel

Sweet Yountville Promotion – Bardessono Hotel

TRAVEL NEWS – If you read my post about Green Luxury at the Bardessono Hotel in Yountville (Napa Valley), California you’ll know this is one of my favorite properties. The hotel recently introduced a Sweet Yountville promotion that includes: overnight accommodations, four $25 gift cards, redeemable at Bouchon Bakery, Napa Style, Kollar Chocolates, and for…

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Nobis Hotel: Captivating Luxury in Stockholm

Nobis Hotel: Captivating Luxury in Stockholm

The 201-room Nobis Hotel, which opened in 2010, is centrally located on Norrmalmstorg Square in downtown Stockholm. Its address has assumed an infamous role in history and culture: The term Stockholm syndrome, coined in 1973, is used to describe a psychological phenomenon that occurred within these walls. The ground floor of the existing structure once…

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A summer weekend at the Harbor View Hotel & Resort on Martha’s Vineyard

A summer weekend at the Harbor View Hotel & Resort on Martha’s Vineyard

In June, the stately colonial homes and more modest cottages of Edgartown are equally resplendent with lush green flowering plants and shrubs. The freshly painted white picket fences scream out to passersby that a new season has begun. Of course, low enough to hop over, they are intended for eye-appeal rather than security. The 100-square-mile…

June 9, 2012 | 3 comments Continue reading
Green Luxury: Bardessono Hotel in Yountville (Napa, CA)

Green Luxury: Bardessono Hotel in Yountville (Napa, CA)

If “green luxury” sounds like an oxymoron, a stay at the Bardessono Hotel in Yountville, California, dispels that notion. The hotel is a perfect blend of elegance and energy efficiency. With geothermal heating and solar panels, the ultra-contemporary property, which opened in 2009, uses almost no offsite energy. Remarkably, it is one of only two…

April 19, 2012 | 3 comments Continue reading