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...
Brunch at The Garden Table at Bellagio is more than just a meal. It’s a little bit of Vegas magic set in a magical garden straight out of a fairytale.
Just imagine: sparkling...
If you’re looking for the perfect downtown Los Angeles hotel for your next visit to the City of Angels, look no further than the Conrad Los Angeles.
I stayed at this DTLA hotel...
Taking the Friday Harbor ferry to San Juan Island is one of those rare moments where the journey is just as exciting as the destination. The ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor...
Baja California Sur has some of the most amazing beaches in Mexico, and Playa Los Cerritos (Cerritos Beach) is one of the best of them all. I've been coming to Cerritos since...
If you’d like to enjoy an extra-special visit to Disney World, the good news is that you can choose from a range of tours and events, each with a range of special...
Las Vegas has no shortage of glamorous brunch spots, and La Fontaine at Fontainebleau promises an iconic Las Vegas brunch. I went along to see if the restaurant is as flawless as...
Holland America Line's Rotterdam ship has 11 dining options. I tried them all so you don't have to. Most are so good, you'll want to anyway.
I traveled as a guest of Holland...
Quiet luxury is one of the biggest fashion trends in recent years, and it's not hard to see why. Popular TV shows like Succession and White Lotus draw attention to the lives...
