Tag: hotel
Authentic Barcelona Hotels – Regional, Regal
Authentic Barcelona Hotels was contributed by Barcelona Experience. If you’re headed to Spain, you’ll find this and their earlier guest post very helpful. Barcelona is a city where combining luxury and local can be difficult. In this post, we’ll explore the intersection between regional culture and regal accommodation. Many of the city’s grand luxury hotels […]
Romantic Turtle Island Fiji
Turtle Island is not just the most romantic resort in Fiji, it’s one of the dreamiest places in the world. I’ve written about Turtle Island before, but my husband and I recently visited again, and I can’t resist telling you about the improvements. But first – some Turtle Island things that didn’t change The scenery […]
Oberoi Hotels – Luxury India
This trip report was contributed by freelance writer/photographer Marilyn Jones. When my friend Norma Meyer and I began planning our trip to India, we decided we wanted to see the Taj Mahal, go on a tiger safari, shop, and stay at Oberoi Hotels – known for the luxury they offer. At our first hotel, the […]
Best Romantic Hotel in Tuscany
“We’ve found an exquisite romantic hotel in Tuscany,” readers Deb and Tom Tucker wrote recently. “It’s Borgo Santo Pietro, located about 35 minutes from Siena and one hour from Florence. They offer 15 rooms and suites – all elegantly furnished. It’s the perfect place for Authentic Luxury Travelers. “There is a main building with suites […]
Best Big Island Boutique Hotel
I was excited to find this Big Island boutique hotel because I love authentic accommodations that reflect the local culture – and that’s just what the Holualoa Inn does. Before making this discover, I thought that mega-resorts were the only luxury option on the Big Island of Hawaii, but now I know better. Located mauka (toward the […]
Award Winning Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California
While it can be foggy along the Carmel coast, the sun shines 320 days a year about 15 minutes inland in Carmel Valley. This makes the lucky people who are staying at Bernardus Lodge happy. The sunshine also makes many, many acres of grapes very happy. Northern California insiders know that Carmel Valley produces wonderful wine and […]
The Cypress Inn, Carmel, California
My husband and I just spent two wonderful days in Northern California at The Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and I can’t decide what I loved most about it. First of all, the inn is pet-friendly and standard schnauzers, labs, and cocker spaniels give it a homey feel and provided natural ice breakers for meeting other […]
Great Deal at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Maui
I rarely write about big hotels because I think it’s more likely that travelers will have authentic experiences in boutique places or heritage properties. However, I visited this property in July, and I think you might want to take advantage of this great deal at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. The hotel will be 20 years old […]
Abu Dhabi – Sir Bani Yas Island Wildlife
Abu Dhabi – the UAE’s hot new destination Dubai was the first destination in the United Arab Emirates* to draw large numbers of overseas visitors, but now that city is sharing the spotlight with Abu Dhabi. Here, one of the big draws is Sir Bani Yas Island, home to an Arabian Wildlife Park and three luxury Anantara resorts. This island was […]
Best Bermuda Hotel – The Reefs
Best Bermuda Hotel? I think it’s The Reefs Resort & Club on the south side of the main island (see map below). This beautiful family-owned resort is geographically not far from the Fairmont Southhampton – but a world away in terms of amosphere. At The Reefs, we couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful beach just steps away and loved snorkeling over the coral […]
Sedona Arizona Like A Local
Sedona Arizona is famous for its red rock formations, “high vibe,” and hiking opportunities. These features make it one of the most popular destinations in the American West. Stand and watch the sunset turn mountains from red, to orange, to gold and you’ll be surrounded by travelers speaking German, Swedish, Japanese, and multiple other languages. Tourists or travelers? […]
Personalized Tours: In Eastern Europe On the Trail of Franz Kafka
Tyn Church on Prague’s Old Town Square Authentic travelers are adventurous. Unlike tourists, we’re open to the unexpected and crave out-of-the ordinary experiences. It’s not that we never go on tours; it’s that we don’t go on “normal” tours that race from one “top attraction” to another. I’ve already shared with you one Personalized Tour: […]
Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park
If you’ve seen photos of Alaska’s Denali National Park, you know how beautiful it is. What isn’t obvious from those pictures, is the fact that access to that gorgeous scenery is very limited. Private vehicles are only allowed to travel the first 15 miles of the paved road inside the park. After that, visitors have […]
