Four Seasons in an Endless Summer Setting

Despite its Endless Summer image, Hawaii does have four distinct seasons. In this case, however, it’s Four Seasons – Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Four Seasons Resort Hawaii at Hualalai, Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and Four Seasons Lanai: The Lodge at Koele. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting each of these beauties, with my most recent stay at

Cambria Suites, Denver — Color Me Surprised

I made a really great discovery just outside of Denver, Colorado. I stayed in a hotel in Aurora called Cambria Suites. I had no idea what to expect. But I sure liked it there. The staff was amazingly friendly and called us by name right from the get go. The place has a real modern look. I had heard that they were interested in appealing to the twenty or thirty

Luxury in the Mountains of Virginia

It certainly wasn’t the first place that came to mind when I decided I wanted to take my mom on a short holiday. But considering it was a weekend marked by quiet, classic luxury. It should have been. Keswick Hall, tucked away in the mountains of Charlottesville, is an elegant Orient Express property. With only 48 rooms, the architecturally stunning mansion

Seattle’s Pan Pacific

The rain was to be expected. The snow wasn’t. However, neither were able to dampen my enthusiasm for my first visit to Seattle in twenty years. I enjoyed the people and the small town vibe. I enjoyed walking from attraction to attraction. I was told that the city had changed significantly, but the best parts of the city had remained. This turned out to be

Talbott Hotel and Valentines

CHICAGO, January 15, 2009 – The Talbott Hotel has dusted off cupid’s arrow in preparation of Valentine’s Day and created two packages that are sure to inspire, satisfy and please romantic couples looking for the perfect weekend getaway. The 149-room, family owned, luxury boutique hotel provides the perfect home-base from which to enjoy the