Perennially appealing, the Hawaiian island of Lana’i has become even more enticing thanks to the Four Seasons Resort Lana’i’s ocean-focused programs. The resort’s 213 guestrooms sit amid lush botanical gardens and offer access to an on-site spa, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Manele Golf Course with ocean views, tennis courts and several dining venues serving … Read more
Arrival/Check-in: The rooms manager greeted us at reception and, noticing our disappointment at being assigned to the new wing, immediately moved us to the 1745 Schloss. This older building preserves the country-house atmosphere that welcomes guests as they step into the manor’s gracious foyer, where inviting sofas encourage lingering. A modern glass elevator carried us … Read more
Attention Ian Fleming enthusiasts: unleash your inner 007 at the Lamborghini Winter Academy in the Italian Alps. Spaces are limited, so act quickly. The Avanzato Program (Feb. 16–19 or Feb. 19–21) pairs an elegant stay at the Cristallo Palace Hotel & Spa with official Lamborghini training on the Auronzo Ice Track near Cortina in the … Read more
“I CAN’T WAIT TO EAT” captured the excitement that drove our trip to Tokyo. We were determined to eat our way through one of the world’s great culinary cities, so we chose hotels near two food-focused hubs: Tokyo Station and Tsukiji Fish Market. (Proximity to Tokyo Station was also practical—it’s faster and cheaper to get … Read more
The names roll off the tongue, evoking sun-drenched beaches, lively music and vibrant color: Flamenco, Ipanema, Copacabana. You can almost feel yourself in the Cidade Maravilhosa — the Marvelous City. You can almost feel yourself in Rio de Janeiro. Rio’s identity and beauty are rooted in Guanabara Bay. When the Portuguese arrived in January 1502 … Read more
Arrival/Check-in: When I arrived I was warmly greeted by the owner, Pat Azinger, who personally showed me around his historic boutique inn. The building dates back to 1891 and the original certificate, framed and hung on the wall, attests to its long history. (20/20) Guest Quarters: My Serengeti Suite was richly and authentically themed. Azinger … Read more
Although the peak summer travel season is still underway, it’s a good time to plan shoulder-season getaways. Several new air routes are launching this fall and winter that will expand options for travelers across the United States and to select international destinations. In November, Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles … Read more
In Springbrook National Park, about 90 minutes south of Brisbane, the night sky glows with a gentle, natural light. This isn’t the glittering coastal flash I expected from the Gold Coast. Before arriving, images of sun-drenched beaches, bustling beachfront bars, high-rise hotels and sparkling ocean water filled my mind—scenes that can resemble Miami’s South Beach … Read more
St. Lucia’s award-winning luxury resort Jade Mountain has become the first hotel in the Caribbean to earn LEED Gold certification, a significant recognition of its high standards in sustainable design and operation. The Green Building Council, the organization that evaluates buildings under the LEED system for environmental performance, awarded the resort this certification. Jade Mountain’s … Read more
Hotel Costa Verde is best known for its beachfront setting and resident troops of monkeys, but the property offers much more. Along with suites, bungalows and studios that provide sweeping views of the Pacific or the bird-rich rainforests of nearby Manuel Antonio National Park, this sustainably run hotel features a full spa and wellness center … Read more