One of my favorite escapes in Bali. Claiming a breathtaking stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila resides on a lush hillside beneath sacred Mount Agung. Architect Ed Tuttle was inspired by Ujung Water Palace and the property’s graceful buildings are connected by frangipani-lined walkways through the treetops. Stilted suites rest high on the hillside with spectacular sea views, … Read More
One of my favorite hotels in Cambodia. Once a residence for guests of the Cambodia king, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture – an unabashedly modern and minimalist style. Sensitively restored to retain its original single-level layout, curvilinear pool and monochrome minimalism, the resort basks in a contemplative and tranquil atmosphere that belies its setting in the … Read More
Always a fun place for a few days to get away from LA in the winter. Palm Springs was hit hard after the last recession, but has come back 10 times better. It’s fun and really hard to get super serious in Palm Springs. But in the summer, lordy… you will just melt right into the desert. PARKER PALM SPRINGS … Read More
Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to some of the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Oréal, and Clarins. A large part of the city, including the banks of the Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2025. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. WALDORF ASTORIA NEW YORK Announced to reopen mid-2025 Reimagined from sidewalk to spire, Waldorf Astoria New York is set to reignite … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2026. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. SVART (NORWAY) Announced to open 2024 2026 With booming demand for adventurous and eco-conscious travel, northern Norway is one of the … Read More
Love it, or Hate it… just avoid going to New York City between July to mid-September. JFK New York John F. Kennedy, LGA New York LaGuardia, EWR Newark pick your poison… all good reasons to fly private. Though LGA has improved a bit. New York City has no lack of excellent hotels. It is a matter of matching your desired … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for The Future (or date unknown). Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI Announced to reopen 2030 Mandarin Oriental, Miami marks its 25th year as the gold … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2027. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. RAFFLES TROJENA / NEOM Announced to open 2027 Raffles Hotels & Resorts and NEOM have unveiled plans to debut a new resort in Trojena, … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2028. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. AMAN MALDIVES Announced to open 2028 Situated on a secluded private atoll at the easternmost tip of the island state, Aman … Read More
A remarkable setting, at one with the city’s artistic soul Aman Kyoto represents the fruition of a beautiful landscape first conceived as the garden of a textile museum. Whimsical stone pathways curve gently along the forest floor, and stone slabs blanketed in moss serve as the foundations for the resort’s architecture. The secluded grounds are part of what was an … Read More
Hot springs and ryokan rituals in Ise Shima National Park On the shores of Ago Bay, Amanemu’s rustic ryokan-inspired retreat is where Japan’s ancient hospitality ritual finds its contemporary expression. Mineral-rich waters from a natural hot spring enable guests to embrace the tradition of onsen bathing – while nourishment in culinary form reflects a region famed for rare delicacies. Surrounded … Read More
