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Three Days In British Columbia’s Eco-Friendly Capital of Cool. Savvy travelers already knew about Vancouver’s appeal long before the 2010 Winter Olympics. But since the winter games, the city’s cachet has gone truly global. With something for nature lovers and urbanites alike, the city is ideally situated between the mountains and the sea, surrounded by water and natural beauty but also … [Read more...]
Chicago native Dana Sara offers an insider’s guide to memorable kid-friendly entertainment for the entire family and stays at the grand 92-story Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. Chicago offers experiences that will make a lasting impression upon you and your children, creating memories that will last a lifetime. A weekend in Chicago can open your family’s eyes to a not … [Read more...]
Does your Valentine plan look anything like this? We didn’t think so, but here’s the good news. The W Hotels are playing Cupid with their Romance Remixed package available at all 43 of their properties, so there’s still time to avoid the doghouse. Their VIP concierges will help you curate an off-the-charts Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether it’s a gourmet breakfast in bed with a … [Read more...]
Although the Rocky Mountains offer some of the best skiing in the world, the overlooked state of Idaho can offer excellent deals with short lift lines and great value. Not only does Idaho have eighteen ski areas, offering some world class skiing and snow boarding options -- powder, terrain parks, cat-skiing, heli-skiing -- it’s also a big empty state with blue skies and fresh tracks. … [Read more...]
The newly renovated W New Orleans - French Quarter is the perfect landing spot from which to explore the spirit, spark and sexiness of The Big Easy The W brand masterfully creates design integrated with the cities it resides in, and in the Big Easy that means celebrating the music, magic, cuisine and cocktails that New Orleans is famous for. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the pulsating … [Read more...]
Brad Auerbach discovers year-round adventure and fun at this hidden gem in West Virginia. Here are a few things we bet you don’t know about West Virginia: It’s the birthplace of Mother’s Day; home to the world’s largest sycamore tree; the location of the first steamboat launching on the Potomac River in 1787; and the setting of the country’s first spa–Berkeley Springs–which … [Read more...]
World-class competitive swimmer Alex Kostich goes in search of the world's splashiest swimming pools and comes up with five gold medalists. It’s the middle of the summer and the dog days are upon us; beach parking is virtually non-existent, and your hotel pool is full of cannonball-ing kids and ominous patches of cloudy … [Read more...]
Stéphane Junca, R&C's Director of Member Services, Asia Pacific, tells us what makes this association of hotels and restaurants so unique and why the next time you plan a trip, you should look them up. Long before Zagat’s, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, Frommer’s or Luxe, there was the much coveted Relais & Chateaux Guide, which any sophisticated world traveler worth their salt … [Read more...]
This year, Canada’s largest music festival turns 45, and Quebec City is pulling out all the stops with a brilliantly eclectic line-up ranging from Aerosmith to The Wailers. It’s a pretty tough act to follow: Take a 400 year-old walled city with a historic core that’s an architectural marvel, mix it with 11 days of city-wide concerts, more than 1,000 artists, over one million … [Read more...]
Whether visiting CA for the annual Coachella music festival or just looking for a relaxing poolside getaway, here are our favorite hotels that offer a glamorous respite from the desert heat. With its renowned mid-century modern architecture, wellness retreats, and sophisticated resorts, Palm Springs has entered a new golden age. Whether you are looking to spend the weekend at the annual … [Read more...]
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