Four hotels in five nights was too much, I thought. How could I possibly get a feel for a place in such a short time?
As it turns out, it's impossible not to...
It's the deep blue-green turquoise that did it for me. That and the Harry Potter-esque closet under the stairs at the entrance.
Those are my two big takeaways from my first-look stay at...
Villa O, the newest member of the R Collection Hotels family, opens November 2026. I stayed as part of a first-look media visit in October 2026.
Villa O is converted from a private...
I won't lie, traveling as my older son has become a teenager has felt tricky, even as a travel writer. Planning a family vacation with teenagers and tweens requires a different calculation...
Star Princess is one of Princess Cruises' newest ships and only one of two in the Sphere Class. It was purpose-built for cruising to Alaska, and that's what I did as a...
I stayed at the Rosewood Hong Kong as a guest of Rosewood, Cathay Pacific, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The property sits right on the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha...
If you and your children are looking for a great place to visit on a family holiday in Europe, then the Family Hotel Amarin is the perfect hotel. It has great entertainment...
The small village of El Pescadero lies just an hour north of Los Cabos, on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. It’s a little off the beaten path and often...
If you’re planning a trip to London with the family, The Ampersand Hotel London is a luxury boutique hotel that delivers comfort, convenience, and charm.
Located in the heart of South Kensington, this...
If you’re searching for a luxury stay that combines elegance, history, and unbeatable location, the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square should absolutely be on your radar, and this review will answer the...
Exploring Venice with kids is an adventure filled with history, culture, and unforgettable experiences. The floating city offers a ton of activities that are perfect for a family trip, making it an...
If you’re looking for the best mask-making workshop in Venice, Ca' Macana should be on your radar. Tucked away in the heart of Venice, this famous mask shop offers an experience that’s...
When I visited London with my husband recently, we traveled back on a direct flight with Delta from London Heathrow to Seattle.
To make the long transatlantic journey more relaxing, I decided to...
When you think of mini-golf, “family-friendly fun” might not immediately make you think of Swingers mini golf, one of London’s trendiest (and usually adults-only) crazy golf spots. But with this Swingers London...
