Focus On… The Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas, San Diego
By Angela Fairhurst Can I be honest? I wasn’t expecting it. It is a casino after all. But the all new Willows Hotel & Spa...
Girlfriends’ Getaway to San Francisco – A Food Journey
by Kerri Zane For many years San Francisco has been lauded as the top foodie city in the U.S. and for good reason. There are...
Focus On… Mandarin Oriental Marrakech
by Angela Fairhurst The red city welcomed a new luxury experience with the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech with the debut offering of the Mandarin Oriental...
Luxe Lavs: 6 Over-the-Top Hotel Pools
This month, Luxe Lavs contributors Angela Fairhurst and Natalie Compagno moved from the bathtub to an even larger body of water—the swimming pool. Here are six...
Girlfriends’ Getaway to Maui
By Kerri Zane For nearly 25 years Maui had been voted one of the world’s best islands. It boasts beautiful beaches, massive waves, picturesque waterfalls,...
Focus On… Timeless Romance at The Oyster Box
By Brandon Schultz When a hotel self-describes as a “national treasure” and the “most cherished hotel” in the country, it sets almost unachievable expectations, but...
Focus On… The Intimate Palacio Belmonte Lisbon
by Angela Fairhurst Located in Alfama, the heart of the historic district of Lisbon, is the unique and special boutique hotel, Palácio Belmonte. Since 1449,...
Focus On… Ritz-Carlton Cleveland Reimagined
By Angela Fairhurst The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland is located in the heart of the city’s fast-growing downtown district. It’s become the hub of sports with the...
Girlfriends’ Getaway to London
By Kerri Zane At one time in history, London was the largest city in the world. Though it has been usurped by new megacities, it...
Luxe Lavs: Spectacular “Suite” City Bathroom Views
Sometimes the experience of a well-designed and thoughtfully appointed hotel bathroom is reflected in, and enhanced by, the view from the bathrooms. Our Luxe Lavs’ correspondent,...