When my kids told me the typewriters at the High Line Hotel New York were broken, I was a little surprised. The Highline Hotel was totally on trend and well-maintained. It turned out that the kids did not actually know how to use a typewriter! I taught them that you punch in the letters but Read Post
Hotel Reina Cristina, A Charming Hotel in Teruel Spain
The recently renovated Hotel Reina Cristina provides stylish, contemporary 4-star accommodation steps away from the history city centre of Teruel Spain. Not only does Teruel have a lot to offer in itself but the hotel is also near Dinopolis, Europe’s largest Dinosaur museum. In keeping with the family-friendly atmosphere of the area, the Hotel Reina Read Post
Lego Themed Decorating Inspiration from Legoland Windsor Hotel
Would your child (or you) like a themed Lego room or even a bit of Lego room decor for your own home? I know my son would love it since he is somewhat Lego obsessed. I’ve used the very family-friendly Legoland Windsor Hotel as inspiration for some ideas you can use to create a full Read Post
Old School Opulence at the Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro
When my friend, occasional collaborator and fellow luxury hotel lover, Dianna showed me the photos of her stay at the Copacabana Palace, I immediately thought it looked like the traditional South American luxe style. It was immediately clear why when I discovered it was owned by the Belmond hotel group where I had experienced the Read Post
Suite Dreams for Lego Lovers at the Legoland Windsor Hotel
The thought of a weekend with 4 excited little boys at Legoland Windsor filled me with dread. My husband, on the other hand, was full of anticipation. He’s a fan of both Lego as well as theme parks. For our son’s birthday, we stayed at the Legoland Hotel Windsor just to make it a perfect Read Post
Family-Friendly Condo Rentals at Wailea Beach Villas in Maui
My favourite island has always been Maui because as a child I liked the way the name sounded. According to Hawaiian lore, Maui was the name of the son of Hawai’iloa, the person who found the Hawaiian archipelago. I’m sure Maui the son would have been pleased with Maui the island which I think is Read Post
The Most Stylish of the Village Pubs near Leeds Castle Kent
One of the most charming things I love about little English villages is that you can sometimes find the main street is just called ‘Street’ hearkening back to a time when it was THE street. I’ve also found that every village (no matter how small) in England has at least one local pub. Village pubs Read Post
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch Brings Its Swanky Spare Style To London
Did you know the Nobu Hospitality group had extended beyond restaurants? It was news to me! I had been to the Nobu restaurants in London. We had wanted to go to Nobu when we were in Dubai and staying at the Atlantis but they do not allow children inside. Nobu Hotel Shoreditch opening in 2017 Read Post
French Colonial Glamour At The Metropole Hanoi, A Hanoi Luxury Hotel
One of the old colonial South East Asia hotels, the Metropole Hanoi is the grande dame of the city. This Hanoi luxury hotel combines the best of French colonial architecture with contemporary Eastern elegance. The colonial look of the exterior architecture white stucco and green shutters if this South East Asia hotel is reflected in Read Post
A Plantation Style Home at Luxe Jade Mountain Resort in St Lucia
The romance of a plantation style home conjures up images of hot breezy nights and drinks on the veranda under twinkling stars in an inky black sky. Although the truth of life in the colonies established by Europeans who settled in the Caribbean or South East Asia may be less palatable, some of the romantic mystique Read Post