Imagine this: You’re waking up in the most comfortable four-poster bed, snuggled under the blankets as a cool, fresh breeze blows in. Birds are chirping in the distance, and you open your eyes to see an unobstructed view of St. Lucia’s Pitons. That’s how I started every morning of my stay at Ladera, a luxury […]
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Acadia National Park is the perfect place to escape the city and disconnect in nature. However, there are no hotels within the national park, so you’ll need to stay in one of the towns outside Acadia. Terramor Outdoor Resort is the best place to stay near Acadia National Park as it offers the perfect combination
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Located in the idyllic beach town of Playa Blanca on the southern coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, the Barcelo Playa Blanca Royal Level Adults Only hotel offers a luxurious adults-only retreat. This exclusive 4-star property is a resort within a resort—it’s part of the larger Barcelo Playa Blanca hotel complex (which is not
Aruba beckons honeymooners with its pristine beaches, azure waters, and vibrant culture. For those seeking a romantic vacation without the hustle and bustle of family-friendly resorts, the “one happy island” has plenty of adults-only havens that offer peace, quiet, and loved-up vibes. From secluded boutique retreats to luxurious all-inclusive paradises, Aruba boasts an array of
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As a travel writer, I’m constantly on planes, and I’ve learned the hard way to never trust airlines with my luggage. This means I fly carry-on only, and I’m extremely picky about which carry-on suitcases I’ll use. The latest addition to my luggage arsenal is the Samsonite Freeform Carry-On. This hard-sided spinner suitcase has traveled
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Although I’m a die-hard carry-on only traveler, I confess to cheating a bit by looking for the absolute largest carry-ons possible to maximize my packing space. I’ve tested out a wide range of carry-on suitcases over the years, but the largest one I’ve tried so far is the Samsonite Outline Pro Carry-On Spinner Suitcase. This
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The Luxury Check In staff have stayed at five-star properties around the globe, and it takes something truly special to impress us. Merely having an expensive price tag is no indicator of true luxury. What makes a hotel truly splurge-worthy is a combination of a number of factors: Unique amenities, innovative on-site dining, stylish design, helpful staff, comfortable rooms, and more—these are the things that will make or break a luxury hotel stay. We’ve traveled to all seven continents and personally vetted hundreds of properties to find the best luxury hotels in the world, where your experience will be unparalleled from check-in to check-out.
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is likely to be one of the toughest challenges (both mentally and physically) that you undertake in your lifetime. Preparing for the hike requires months of preparation and planning, physical training, and a lot of saving—so you want to make sure you make it to the top. I summited Kilimanjaro successfully on
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Tipping is a long-standing custom in the service industry, and bellhops, who assist hotel guests with their luggage, are among those who rely on tips as a significant part of their income. Wondering how much to tip the hotel bellhop? Here’s an easy answer: between $1 to $5 per bag. The standard bellhop tipping practice
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Unless you’re flying or taking your private yacht from Cape Cod to Nantucket, there are only two choices of ferry companies that travel between Hyannis and Nantucket: Steamship Authority and Hy-Line Cruises. I travel to Nantucket from Hyannis multiple times every summer, and have become an expert in ferry travel between the two destinations. Here’s
