Hotel
My hotel stays around the world, from city landmarks and small guesthouses to safari camps, island resorts and places worth travelling for.
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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.
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Lush Atitlán: A Room Above the Lake
The hotel I planned Guatemala around: rooms above Lake Atitlán, gardens, breakfast, and an unforgettable night among the fireflies.
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GoldenEye: Life by the Water
At GoldenEye, Chris Blackwell’s vision of Jamaican seaside hospitality unfolds around the coves and lagoon of Ian Fleming’s former retreat.
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S Hotel Montego Bay
S Hotel Montego Bay brings Jamaican design to Doctor’s Cave Beach, with direct swimming access, Bob Marley on vinyl and the Hip Strip outside the gate.
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Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, Puerto Plata
The hotel we choose in Puerto Plata: a small seaside house on Playa Dorada, with a rooftop pool above the Atlantic and restaurants we have come to rely…
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Tortuga Bay: The Beach They Kept
Thirteen beachfront villas, Oscar de la Renta’s design heritage, and the freedom to enjoy Puntacana’s golf courses, spa and seaside restaurants.
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Sanctuary Lodge: Waking Up with Machu Picchu
Why I waited for Belmond Sanctuary Lodge: a birthday beside Machu Picchu, mountain gardens, dining, and the practical value of staying at the gates.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
A different view of Singapore: Marina Bay-facing rooms, octagonal bathroom windows, contemporary art, Colony dining and the spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia.