Category Archives: Resorts – Luxury
Another Great Inn Reopens: The Inn at Longshore in Westport, Connecticut
The Inn at Longshore reopened for business on July 22, 2020. Another great American inn adds its prestigious name to the fight against COVID-19 and the economic hardship it has caused the travel industry. Originally built in 1890 as a private residence, by the early 20th century The Inn at Longshore had become “the in …
Best Places to Stay Along the Northern California Coast: The Unrivaled Inn at Newport Ranch
The latest subject in our series of articles about luxuriously uncommon coastal lodgings in Northern California is unique in many respects. This coastal cattle ranch covers 2000 remote acres chock-full of forests and plains. It’s the perfect location for a wedding, corporate gathering, or a romantic getaway. The property stretches along a mile of picturesque …
Best Places to Stay Along the Northern California Coast: The Historic Benbow Inn is an Oasis of Comfort and Luxury Among the Giant Redwoods
Wherever you decide to stay, a drive along the northern California coast is visually breathtaking, and if you find a comfortable inn to lay your head, so much the better. The Benbow Historic Inn is just such a place. It is also as interesting an auberge as you will find anywhere along the great and …
The Kempinski Hotel at Barbaros Bay: Still Tops in Extraordinary Turkish Hotels
The Kempinski Hotel in Bodrum at Barbaros Bay is much more than an ordinary coastal luxury hotel in an up and coming vacation paradise. It is also a premiere destination resort for discriminating travelers from around the world. Here is why. The Kempinski Barbaros Bay is about 20 minutes from the Turkish city of Bodrum. …
The St. Regis on Kaua‛i for an Unforgettable Hawaiian Holiday
Often referred to as Hawaii’s “Garden Island,” Kaua‛i is a lush tropical paradise of towering cloud-crested green summits. The island has 50-miles of sandy beaches perpetually polished by translucent waves. It was undoubtedly the perfect island for the legendary St. Regis brand to open one of their unparalleled luxury resorts. Behold the majestic north shore …
The Lodge at Woodloch: A Nature Lover’s Luxury Vacation Hideaway
If you were lucky, you went to a terrific summer camp when you were a kid. Well, now you are all grown up, and your luck is holding out – because we have found the adult luxury equivalent of your bygone summers. So come with us and relive those halcyon days of yesteryear at the …
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas: A Fun-filled Hawaiian Getaway
It has been some time since we reviewed a Hawaiian vacation property, and the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas on the leafy garden island of Kaua‘i is particularly interesting for several reasons. Mixed clientele The Westin Princeville is a village style resort that caters to a number of different types of vacationers. We spoke …
A Timeless Holiday at the Adare Manor Castle and Golf Resort in Ireland
There are places in the world, where “extraordinary” is a totally inadequate description. Adare Manor Castle and Golf Resort is just such a place. Our Aer Lingus flight arrived right on time in Dublin at 5:45 a.m. We picked up our rental car and immediately headed west to County Limerick. Adare Manor was the first of four …
A Somewhere in Time Journey to the Elegant Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
The romantic movie Somewhere in Time was filmed on location, and premiered at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan in January, 1980. Since that time there has been an annual Somewhere in Time celebration weekend at the hotel. We were invited to attend the event, and are so glad we did. We asked the event managers why Somewhere in Time continues …
Snorkeling with the Manta Rays at the Sheraton Kona Resort Keauhou Bay
Coming face to face with a giant manta ray is the thrill of a lifetime. Manta rays are amazing and curious creatures. People are fascinated by their opposing nature of ominous looks, and sweet dispositions. The Sheraton Kona Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii pays homage to these gentle giants by providing a viewing …
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