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In the past, cruise ships were vessels that dependably carried passengers from port to port, offering dining and drinks en route. Entertainment could be a dip in the pool, live music, dancing, or shuffleboard. (Or just loads and loads of romantic flings, if “The Love Boat” is to be believed.) And plenty of ships still…
Sometimes, it’s just easier to choose a name brand hotel over an independent hotel — especially when visiting an unfamiliar destination. When you have to research flights, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation options, it’s often more simple to just go with a name you already love and trust. Which is why it’s so disappointing to show…
When you were young, you may have fantasized about being a king or queen and living in a fairytale castle. As you grew up, those dreams most likely faded in the face reality. Now it’s time to revive that reverie — if only from your desktop or mobile phone. From loch to glen, we’ve hunted…
Visiting the hammam is part of daily life in the Islamic world, as it’s a place to perform purifying ablutions prior to prayer. But they’re also a central gathering spot for socializing within a community. It’s no wonder, then, that a city like Marrakech should have some of the world’s most lavish hammams solely for…
Promising gorgeous stretches of white sand, sunny and warm weather throughout the year, and reasonable rates, the Dominican Republic is a popular beach getaway for travelers from multiple countries — the most common being the U.S., Canada, and Germany. Flights are convenient (just over two hours from Miami), and locals are generally warm and friendly…
Unless you were born into royalty, plan on marrying a prince or princess, or simply have an obscene supply of cash, you probably think your chances of living in a castle are pretty slim. You’re probably right, but that doesn’t mean your dream can’t be realized on a smaller scale. Spain has more than 3,000…
Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii Let’s get real: everyone wants to visit Maui at least once in their lifetime. With its near-perfect year-round weather, calm and swimmable beaches, epic hiking trails, hidden waterfalls, Hawaiian culture programs, and world-class spas, the island lures all sorts of travelers. Deciding to go to Maui is easy. The hardest…
Elevators at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel Several popular hotel groups are well-known for their butler services and it’s a major selling point for upscale brands. Though there’s nothing quite as luxurious as a dedicated staff member whose entire job is to provide professional and personal service to a hotel guest, the whole idea of…
Some of the ritziest real estate in the world can be found on the so-called “Millionaires’ Miles” or “Gold Coasts,” oh-so-exclusive residential areas in scenic areas of cities across the globe where luxury housing is the norm for the 1 (or .001) percent. For the rest of us, they’re gorgeous avenues to wander down and…
Travelers spend more than half of their time in a hotel room in the bed, and with that in mind, many hotel chains have upped their respective game in the mattress department. From fluffy pillow toppers to Sleep Numbers to gel foams, hotel chains around the world are rolling out their most luxurious mattresses to…