She’s a grand old dame, and she’s still full of swagger. We’ve known for a while that Starwood has been spending a ton of money upgrading all of the properties under its most iconic brand, Sheraton. $ 6 billion, to be exact. Now, with the centerpiece of that renovation project completed, we’re starting to get a sense of where the [...]

Today we’re feeling thirsty. And not just for any old water. We want seawater. Whole horizons of it. With craggy calderas and bright white bedrooms (to contrast with the blue skies and even bluer seas outside). In this parched, H2O-hungry state, we’re turning to our favourite Greek island, and a handsome hotel by the name of Grace Santorini. Style Whitewashed waterside [...]

BY KATHY FOLEY –Each quarter, it is our pleasure to honor and recognize our ‘ohana who have reached 30 years of service or more with Outrigger. On behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, we congratulate and thank Mercy Mariano, Elna … Continue reading → To read the entire article please click the article title above. Saturday Briefing

In 2008, I traveled to Rome by myself. One of my older sons was working over there at the time, teaching English.  Not anticipating a winter in Rome (his original plan had been to finish the TOEFL certificate course over there, then head to Vietnam..but Rome cast its spell…), he’d left  his warmest jacket over here in the States. So [...]

There’s nothing cookie-cutter about travel in Australia, with city breaks, coastal escapes and outback adventures all jostling for a place on your holiday itinerary. To help separate the wheat from the chaff, the Gourmet Traveller Awards seeks out and celebrates the best hotels and destinations down under, from soothing spa retreats to life-changing Outback adventures – such as the one offered at luxe [...]

Spring’s a superb time to head for the hills. The changeable British weather won’t be a problem at Cowley Manor hotel in the Cotswolds: if the sun shines, there are acres of undulating English countryside in which to frolic… and if it rains, this boutique bolthole’s billiard room is the perfect place to hide out. Style Modernised manor house Setting [...]

I have been very surprised to see how a well-designed product can disrupt the conventions of a boring product such as headphones. Electronics usually become redundant and out of touch within months because of new features that brands try to… Hotel Blogs – When Hotel Marketing gets Social

In December 1999 the Burj Al Arab officially opened it’s doors. Construction of the 7 star Dubai hotel involved over 3,000 companies and contractors, 250 designers from the UK, US and Dubai, and a mere 3,500 laborers. Overall the project took five years to complete after the first shovel was in the ground. The hotel itself is one of the [...]

Ever want to live the life of Vincent Chase and the boys of HBO’s “Entourage” for a weekend? Now you can at the W Hotel in South Beach.