Hotel
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Waldorf Astoria Panama
Waldorf Astoria Panama: well-equipped rooms, room-service breakfast, afternoon tea, pool and spa, with an honest look at the location and city views.
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Gran Estanplaza Berrini, São Paulo
My Gran Estanplaza Berrini review: a classic hotel in São Paulo’s Berrini business district, with comfortable rooms, a farm-style breakfast, a wine cellar and practical advice on traffic…
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Adora Luxury Hotel: A Villa on Lake Bled
We chose Adora for Lake Bled and its island. A small villa, a balcony view and an autumn day on the water made this a stay worth travelling…
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Whitepod Original, Switzerland
Whitepod’s domes are the draw. The hillside setting above Monthey disappointed me by Swiss standards; the rooms, dining and spa make more sense for a short break.
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Hôtel Raphael, Paris
After an endurance riding holiday in Burgundy, Hôtel Raphael delivered the classical Paris and Eiffel Tower views we wanted. A review from before its renovation.
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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
Royal Champagne above Épernay: rooms overlooking the vines, Le Royal restaurant, a generous spa, and memories of a celebration that began early.
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Bryggen Guldsmeden, Copenhagen
A Copenhagen hotel with a heated courtyard pool, an unusually handsome gym and an organic breakfast I enjoyed. My review of Bryggen Guldsmeden in Islands Brygge.
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Le Chevalier Bay Guesthouse, Praslin
My review of Le Chevalier Bay Guesthouse on Praslin: simple rooms beside Anse Lazio, meals in the garden, and practical advice for exploring the island.
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One&Only Palmilla
A birthday at One&Only Palmilla: remarkable personal care, the force of the Sea of Cortez, and time for Baja wine, the spa and the water beyond the resort.
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The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
A personal St. Regis Abu Dhabi review: an excellent breakfast, attentive beach service, sea views and National Day fireworks, with dining, spa and desert excursions.