Jul 2017
Fairmont Ajman: Unexpected luxury.
Even though I'm just back from what felt like a month of hotels that I still need to write about , sometimes we need a vacation from our holiday, do we not? In this instance, a…
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Jun 2017
Casa Angelina: Perfect Praiano.
In a toe-curling cliffside location (complete with a one of a kind driveway), just past Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Casa Angelina is a bastion of urban style done in chic,…
May 2017
Aloft Al Ain: Modern hospitality in the desert.
Spoiler alert, I've lived in the UAE for ten years, and while I've driven through Al Ain a few times, I've never actually stayed overnight. As Hubs did quite a bit of work in the…
May 2017
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli: Iridium Spa.
Wondering exactly what we had in store for our planned visit to the Iridium Spa (the onsite spa for the St. Regis Maldives ), Zoe and I jumped on a golf cart and headed through…
May 2017
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: A sophisticated island getaway.
The Maldives are a dream destination often spoken of, and for those of us lucky enough to live within an easy flight's distance, an attainable holiday location. But how to decide…
Apr 2017
Viceroy Palm Jumeirah, Dubai: Miami vibes and beautiful skylines.
As an author of a book taking place entirely in a hotel , there is literally nothing I love more than visiting a new hotel. I love lobbies and people watching. I love clean sheets…
Apr 2017
Le Quartier Francais: Boutique charm in Franschhoek.
For our second night before joining up with friends to explore other fun destinations in the country, my decision of where to stay in Franschhoek was more or less made for me.…
Apr 2017
Cape Cadogan: Cape Town Boutique Luxury.
Having friends in the travel business makes planning a holiday quite easy. In the instance of flying to Cape Town to see some friends (and take advantage of a fantastic Qatar…
Mar 2017
The Siam: Modern luxury in BKK.
While I certainly don't mind a chain hotel (the Four Seasons Sayan is still my overall favorite property in the world), I think there's also a time and place for a smaller, more…
Feb 2017
W Bangkok: Most comfortable beds in the world.
The W brand has a special place in my heart. On a cool night in January at the W Doha, the idea for Room 702 came to me (of course, that was because I couldn't sleep because we…