My picks in Travel

For perfect escapes or getaways close to home.

From charming boutique hotels, gorgeous resorts and intimate private villas to our cheat sheets on the best of the hottest destinations around the world, the Travel files are a vetted collection of my favorite finds with firsthand perspectives from my insiders.

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Serratone, a Private Villa Estate in Tuscany, Italy

Moscatello, Tuscany, Italy

A fabulous villa in one of my favorite destinations … book me in! Italy's incredibly rich history, culture and arts combine with a private estate,...

  • Last Activity: 01/28/2010
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Magical Adventures with Lindblad Expeditions

The Galapagos, Costa Rica and Panama

I enjoy connecting with others who share my passion to discover, understand and appreciate remote and pristine places around the world. A leader in...

  • Last Activity: 01/27/2010
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Kasbah Bab Ourika, A Chic Eco-Friendly Hotel in Morocco

Ourika, Atlas Mountains, Morocco, Africa

Beyond the hustle and hassle of Marrakech lies the rest of Morocco: mysterious, magical and ripe for exploring! Bab Ourika—in the Ourika Valley, a...

  • Last Activity: 01/26/2010
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Eight Great Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

World's most beautiful ice rinks in London, Paris, NYC, Russia & more

What better way to keep the kids entertained this winter than taking them ice skating in a wonderful outdoor setting? The world's best ice rinks...

  • Last Activity: 01/22/2010
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Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Elegantly Restored on the Pariser Platz

Berlin, Germany

Film fans will enjoy this slice of German history; the original hotel was where Greta Garbo met MGM's Louis B. Mayer, launching her American film...

  • Last Activity: 01/21/2010
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BEWARE: La Casa in Collina, a countryside hotel in Le Marche, Italy

Montelparo, Ascoli Piceno (Le Marche), Italy

Don't Believe the Hype! Sometimes the gorgeous photos you see on Websites and in magazines are misleading and many properties receive undeserved...

  • Last Activity: 01/12/2010
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The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, On the Potsdamer Platz

Berlin, Germany

Berlin might be modern, funky and cosmopolitan now, but it was once, grand, opulent and classic. Step back to the time of the Kaiser, Art Deco...

  • Last Activity: 12/25/2009
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Cotswold House, A Romantic Hotel in England's Cotswolds

Gloucestershire, England

Cotswold House is a true best-of-both-worlds boutique hotel―you can explore the chocolate box beauty of the yellow-stone Cotswold villages from...

  • Last Activity: 12/25/2009
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Hotel Manos Premier

Nr Avenue Louise, Brussels, Belgium

When you step into your room at the Hotel Manos Premier, you will feel like you're stepping into a bygone age—gilded mirrors, period plaster...

  • Last Activity: 12/25/2009
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Casa del Agua, A Beachfront Private Villa Rental in Mexico

Riviera Maya, Mexico

A super villa for a family vacation, Casa del Agua combines beachfront living with fabulous food and an array of outdoor activities from snorkeling...

  • Last Activity: 12/17/2009
 

Villa Suenos Pacificos, A Private Villa Rental in Costa Rica

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Chic and stylish Villa Suenos Pacificos is one of those private retreats that allows you to relax with all the comforts of home while being...

  • Last Activity: 12/17/2009
 

Moonrakers, An Exquisite Caribbean Private Villa Rental

Anguilla, British Virgin Islands

It may not be the best-known or most beautiful island in the Caribbean, but low-key Anguilla has the kind of blue water and white sand that...

  • Last Activity: 12/17/2009
 

Bali Hale, An Elegant Private Villa Rental in Hawaii

Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii

I can't think of a nicer way to spend quality vacation time with family and friends than in a private villa, and the delightful Bali Hale ticks all...

  • Last Activity: 12/17/2009
 

Hotel St. Paul, A Stylish Designer Hotel in Old Montreal

Montreal, Canada

Canadians know how to “do” winter―icicles glittering from the city's church eaves, locals snuggled in down coats gliding around ice rinks, and...

  • Last Activity: 12/15/2009
 

Pool House, A Lakeside Retreat in the Scottish Highlands

Wester Ross, Scotland

It's hard to know what the main draw at Pool House is―the incredible Modern Scottish cuisine, the engagingly eccentric decor sourced from places as...

  • Last Activity: 12/15/2009
 

Vigilius Mountain Resort, A Chic Ski and Spa Hotel in Italy

South Tyrol, Italy

Perched high in Italy's majestic Dolomites, accessible by cable car, the chic & stylish Vigilius Mountain Resort could easily rest on the...

  • Last Activity: 12/15/2009
 

Blackberry Farm, A Family-Friendly Retreat in Tennessee

Smoky Mountains, Tennessee

This Tennessee treasure is a textbook rustic retreat, with gorgeous views, picket-fence fields, sylvan countryside, and a home-on-the-farm feel....

  • Last Activity: 12/15/2009
 

Cheat Sheet: Marrakech (and beyond), Morocco

Fabulous riads/hotels, exotic dining, top personal shopper and more

Heavily influenced by the Arab Dynasties, Marrakech is a mystical, "spicy" city, with hundreds of medieval mosques & kasbahs, impressive forts,...

  • Last Activity: 12/15/2009
 

Dar Ahlam, An Intimate Luxury Hotel in Morocco

Relais & Chateaux Hotel in Ouarzazate, Morocco, Africa

“This is the stuff of Lawrence of Arabia. Ouarzazate is the gateway to the desert, and Dar Ahlam is truly a ‘wow' place to stay on your way,” says...

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

Riad Tarabel, A Stylish Hotel for Souk Lovers in Marrakech

Medina, Marrakech, Morocco, Africa

New in 2009, Riad Tarabel has an enviable location for Souk lovers; minutes from the famous, very touristy square Jemaa el Fna and the souks....

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

La Mamounia, A Glamorous, Renovated Hotel in Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco, Africa

La Mamounia is a legend in Marrakech, La Grande Dame de glamour of the 1920s, attracting the great and good who wanted to stay in the city: Winston...

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

Ksar Char Bagh, A Fabulous Boutique Hotel in Marrakech

Palmeraie, Marrakech, Morocco, Africa

Like we did, when you arrive at Ksar Char-Bagh, you may feel as if you have accidentally wandered into some Moroccan prince's holiday home: the...

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

Kasbah du Toubkal, A Rustic Hotel in the Moroccan Mountains

Imlil, Atlas Mountains, Morocco, Africa

“Berber hospitality at its best,” says Insider Lauren Steventon who recently stayed here and loved exploring the Atlas Mountains region. “The...

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

BEWARE: Riad el Fenn Hotel in Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa

I'd bet the reason Riad el Fenn gets press is because the owner is Richard's Branson's relative. Don't believe the hype. There are a handful of...

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

BEWARE: Amanjena Hotel in Morocco

Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa

Vegas meets Disney meets Morocco at Amanjena.  Who needs it with so many authentic and stylish places to stay? I understand some travelers like to...

  • Last Activity: 12/14/2009
 

Bedford Post Inn, An Eight Room Hideaway in Bedford, New York

Bedford, New York

Drive an hour from the city and you're in Westchester, more specifically, Old Post Road, a carefully manicured country-house-style suburb. The...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

Jumeirah Essex House, A Glam Hotel on Central Park South

New York, New York

No one could say that New York is short on glam, and Jumeirah Essex House plays into this element in it's grandiose size, style and amazing...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

Kadju House, A Stylish and Luxurious Beachfront Villa Rental in Sri Lanka

Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Exotic, serene, different! The island of Sri Lanka, off the southern tip of India, is fast becoming a luxe destination thanks to romantic retreats...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

Villa Lara, A Chic and Private Oceanside Villa Rental near Cape Town

Llandudno Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

With his eye for style and attention to detail, it's no surprise British landscape photographer Chris Simpson has chosen the perfect location for...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

Casa Roma, A State of the Art Villa Rental in Northern Croatia

Sveti Kirin, Sovinjak, Croatia

Set in the tiny hamlet of Sveti Kirin, just a ten minute drive from Sovinjak in Northern Croatia, Casa Roma is set on nearly an acre of private...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

A Stylish Apartment in the Heart of Rio's Buzzing Beach Scene

Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When it comes to a big city like Rio, staying downtown is the best way to experience the city's infamous beach and party scene.  But don't go the...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

Saunaniemi Cottage, A Lakeside Retreat in Southern Finland

Kuopio, Finland

For a simply peaceful retreat, head somewhere off the beaten path that you may have never considered ... Finland. Known as the Land of Silence,...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
 

Cheat Sheet: Paris

Top picks for hotels, restaurants, fashion, museums, spas & more

The City of Lights is so alluring that I never fail to succumb to its eternal magnetism each time I return. To ensure some joie de vivre for your...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

La Jolla, California

This welcoming inn is nestled between pine trees, sagebrush and sandstone, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's a golfers' paradise, with the 18th...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
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The Ultimate Private Yacht Charter

Mediterranean

This is one to rent for the ultimate celebration. If you've always wanted to live like Aristotle Onassis—and Jackie O, of course—now you can. The...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2009
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Eight Great Winter Events To See and Be Seen

St. Moritz, London, Miami, New York, Aspen, Buenos Aires & more

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you have to hide away inside. The winter season is packed with exciting, glamorous and fun-filled...

  • Last Activity: 11/12/2009
 

Rome's Hidden Gem Museums

Extraordinary artifacts, unique exhibitions & historic gardens

Rome is living history, but if you search beyond the major monuments you'll find an array of much smaller museums with an extraordinary collection...

  • Last Activity: 10/23/2009
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The Eliot

Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts

Located on Commonwealth Avenue in historic Back Bay, The Eliot boasts one of the best addresses in Boston and is the perfect boutique hotel for a...

  • Last Activity: 10/20/2009
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The Kensington Hotel, Townhouse Style in London, England

South Kensington, London, England

Newly refurbished and right in the centre of South Ken's shopping and museum district—a great spot to check out … and into … for a night away....

  • Last Activity: 10/19/2009
 

Eight Great Places to Celebrate in London & New York City

Swanky private dining rooms, settings great for families, cozy neighborhood bistros, hip bars & more

I love all of the festivities and parties that go along with the holiday season—it's the perfect excuse to reconnect with long seen family and...

  • Last Activity: 10/16/2009
 

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