Luxury Hotel Review: The Woodstock Inn

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If youโ€™re heading to Woodstock to check out the town, chances are you will run into the Woodstock Inn — just as the wood covered bridges and the charming main street make every touristsโ€™ โ€œmust seeโ€ Woodstock list, this particular inn has become symbolic of Vermont classic luxury and comfort, and is an iconic part…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Four Seasons Sultanahmet

The Four Seasons owns two stunning properties in Istanbul — one resides in the old city Sultanahmet, and one sits directly on the Bosphorus. ย I opted for the old city Sultanahmet location, but have heard wonderful reviews of its sister hotel too. ย You can’t go wrong with either choice, and each has its advantages. Option…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Cappadocia Estates

Cappadocia Estates

A cave hotel should be on everyone’s travel bucket list! ย Not only does it make for a unique travel experience, but cave hotels incorporate the surrounding geography into the architecture, and create comfort in what was once a more…let’s call it “primitive accommodation offering” for mankind. ย A close friend put us in touch with Lale,…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Singita Grumeti Faru Faru

Singita Grumeti Faru Faru was a 12/10 hotel experience.ย  No matter how long you stay, youโ€™ll always wish you had one more day.ย  What can you expect on your safari? A trip to Faru Faru begins at the airstrip, where your guide will greet you in a small, but beautifully polished hut next to the…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Lamai Serengeti

If you donโ€™t like camping, but youโ€™re all in for glamping, put Lamai Serengeti on your bucket-list and be prepared to be wow-ed. ย A safari hotel write-up is unique compared to a regular review, because itโ€™s a review of both the accommodations and the safari experience (the two go hand-in-hand).ย  So letโ€™s talk animals first,…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Onsea House

Onsea House was the perfect โ€œWelcome-to-Tanzania-hereโ€™s-a-lovely-place-to-crashโ€ hotel.ย  Coming from NYC, the journey to Tanzania for our honeymoon felt like a week-long airplane ride. ย  When we finally landed we were exhausted, hungry, and in desperate need for a clean place to sleep. ย When I initially planned the trip, I thought we’d hit the ground running…

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Luxury hotel review: Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel

Siracusa: Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel Downtown Siracusa (Ortigia) consists of mazes of ancient streets and buildings, where it’s easy to feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. ย  Nestled in the criss crossing of streets lays the historic Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel,ย a four star hotel. ย Its owners converted the original Baroque style building into…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Cabot Links

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Golf Expectations: If you’re a golfer, Cabot Linksย lodge and golf course is a must-visit destination! It features two of the best courses in the world (Cabot Links is ranked #35 and Cabot Cliffs #11), but is a fraction of the cost compared to other famous North American destination golf courses (thank you Canadian dollar). ย I…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Bernardus Lodge

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Welcome to Bernardus! First impressions and the grounds: Pulling into Bernardus Lodge and Spa, you will be instantly hit with that California-vineyard feel, that until now, you only thought existed in Napa. ย Rows upon rows of vineyards border the entryway, andย if you happen to vacation here in the fall, it looks as if fields of…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Lodge at Pebble Beach

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The Lodge at Pebble Beach needs no introduction to its famous golf course, overlooking the stunning Pacific coastline. ย  Even knowing about the hotel before my visit, I was still blown away by the scenery, hotel grounds, and hospitality. ย In full disclosure, I am not a golfer and spent my days exploring the grounds with…

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