No place in the world captures the magic of the holidays quite like New York City and this holiday season, for the first time ever, The Mark Hotel is bringing the best of these iconic holiday traditions to its 12,000 sq ft Penthouse. “The Mark Hotel’s majestic penthouse is the ultimate “home away from home” for those who seek a grand space that is equally equipped to lavishly entertain…
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Dominica’s Secret Bay All-Villa Resort Joins Relais & Chateaux
Secret Bay, an ultra-luxury resort experience secluded on the Caribbean’s ‘Nature Island’ featuring clifftop residential-style villas, has been accepted to join Relais & Châteaux, the most prestigious association of luxury hotels and restaurants in the world. Secret Bay is the first and only property in Dominica to be accepted into Relais & Châteaux and is just the eighth property in…
Read MoreCOMO Parrot Cay Reopens Including New Beach Houses
COMO Hotels and Resorts has completed its seasonal renovations including the addition of new stunning beach houses at COMO Parrot Cay, the acclaimed private island resort in the Turks and Caicos. The award-winning five-star resort – which is also the location of some of the Caribbean’s finest private estate homes – underwent a number of renovations over the summer months…
Read MoreThe St. Regis Venice Debuts on the Grand Canal
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of The St. Regis Venice, located steps away from Piazza San Marco and boasting the largest waterfrontage in Venice. The opening follows a two-year, full-scale renovation, restoring the grandeur of the former Grand Hotel Britannia, which opened in 1895 – the same year as the inaugural Venice Biennale. The hotel offers…
Read MoreThe Average Price of 5-Star Hotels Around the World
Private pools, sprawling suites, décor that’s straight out of a magazine – hotel amenities like these sound like they’re out of reach for the average person. But a new research study on the cost of five-star hotels around the world revealed that they can be far more affordable than you probably thought. To find out where indulging is most feasible,…
Read MoreThe Return of A Legend, Raffles Singapore Officially Reopens
Raffles Singapore has announced its highly anticipated reopening, heralding an exciting new chapter in the iconic property’s rich history and heritage. Raffles Singapore is now welcoming guests and visitors, following the iconic hotel’s careful and sensitive three-phased restoration, which began in February 2017. The meticulous restoration led by acclaimed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud was also supported by Aedas, a leading…
Read MoreIl Sereno – Lake Como’s Acclaimed Ultra-luxury Hotel
Il Sereno Lago Di Como, Lake Como’s first and only contemporary luxury hotel, reopens today for a highly anticipated season. Coming off a banner year in 2018, the all-suite, Patricia Urquiola-designed hotel has received numerous accolades including a Michelin Star for signature restaurant Berton Al Lago, as well as recognition on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 “Gold List,” Town & Country’s 2018 “Best New Hotels in the World,” Afar’s 2018 “Traveler’s…
Read MoreThe Lodge at Blue Sky – A Modern Interpretation of Western Adventure
Set on 3,500 rolling acres of pristine mountain wilderness just outside of Park City, Auberge Resorts Collection’s newest resort, The Lodge at Blue Sky is taking shape and preparing to accept its first overnight guests in May 2019. A true year-round getaway surrounded by panoramic views, mountain streams and dramatic peaks, the Lodge is poised to introduce a bold new…
Read MoreLiving Like a High Roller in Monaco
As Monaco is considered the most expensive property market in the world (in 2016, the average resale price was $45,360 per square meter), visitors looking to live lavishly without dropping $8 million at once, can experience an extended vacation at the Principality’s most stunning penthouse. Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo’s Suite Carré d’Or features a spacious living room, master bedroom with walk-in closet and luxurious…
Read MoreAman Kyoto to Open in Japan, November 2019
Nestled in the verdant foothills of the symbolic mountain of Hidari Daimonji, Aman Kyoto is a place of untold beauty, where small jizo statues sit contentedly among the yamamomiji maples. The resort perfectly tempers privacy, relaxation and rejuvenation with the vibrancy of Japan’s ancient Imperial capital, home to 17 Unesco World Heritage Sites. Aman Kyoto is an architectural masterclass in…
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