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ENCHANTMENT RESORT SEDONA. Experience a stunning desert retreat

09/06/2016 by .

The Little Nell

18/08/2015 by .
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The note from the Little Nell concierge is pretty clear in its intent, “Nick Barb is waiting for you in the cellar.” I quickly make a mental checklist of anyone I might have upset during my stay in Aspen and, relieved Nick is not a name that immediately jumps out, I take the stairs.

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Ingleside Inn

10/08/2015 by .
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Clouds of star dust hover over the deliciously eccentric Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs, one of the most authentic boutique hotels on the planet that dates back to the Golden days of Hollywood. Chilling out on the swing veranda seat, exploring grounds whose romantic villas hide behind lush vegetation or lounging at the secluded poolside you are more of a cherished private house guest than a hotel customer.

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Stein Eriksen Lodge. Deer Valley

15/04/2015 by .
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It seems I was in fine company with Stein Eriksen, Norway’s legendary Olympic gold medal ski champion. Not only was I staying at the aptly named and suitably luxurious  Stein Eriksen Lodge, but the man himself was still hands on as the grand fromage of Deer Valley’s skiing operation.

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Virgin Hotels digital personal assistant

13/02/2015 by .
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The new chain of lifestyle hotels launched by Virgin has begun life with the opening of its first property in Chicago.with Nashville following in 2016 and New York in 2017. Promising a whole new way of providing hospitality, Virgin Hotels has also embraced the latest technology to enhance guest experiences by introducing Lucy, the Virgin Hotels digital assistant.

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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

19/09/2014 by .

Alma de Sedona Inn. A perfect Sedona retreat.

22/07/2014 by .
The Alma de Sedona Inn is tucked away in a very secluded neighbourhood of Sedona, and this exquisite privately owned bed and breakfast inn offers up quite a few unexpected surprises.

The Alma de Sedona Inn is tucked away in a very secluded neighbourhood of Sedona, and this exquisite privately owned bed and breakfast inn offers up quite a few unexpected surprises.

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The Movie Colony Hotel. Palm Springs

29/04/2014 by .
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I have to admit I was feeling a little star struck. One minute I was standing next to this fabulous Albert Frey designed mid century modern wing of the Movie Colony Hotel and the next, I’m finding out it had real celebrity history.

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21c Museum Hotel. Louisville, Kentucky

29/04/2014 by .
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21c Museum Hotel is the 6th best hotel in the World. Or so I am led to believe by the many people who voted it so in a leading travel magazine. It was also voted as the best hotel in America too, so clearly there is something a little special about 21c even though it is based in down town Louisville, Kentucky.

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The Surfcomber Hotel South Beach. A Haven of Art Deco

06/02/2014 by .
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I opened one eye and a full size cow was peering down at me. No joke.Perhaps this was the result of one too many daiquiri’s last night at the Surfcomber Hotel, or maybe this is just a dream.

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