From the colonnades of palm trees to the lobby walls that slide away, this luxurious resort is designed to impress and continues to be my favorite Scottsdale resort. It’s relatively close in, has interesting architecture, beautiful grounds, and, in 2005, added a big new spa. What’s not to love? A 2 1/2-acre water playground serves as the resort’s focal point, and the extravagant complex of 10 swimming pools includes a water slide and a huge whirlpool spa.
Who would think that an award-winning, 6,500-acre estate that defines the word ‘grand’ would be found in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains in a town called White Sulphur Springs. But it’s true that 26 presidents, many members of the British royal family and a fleet of celebrities have stayed at The Greenbrier and confirmed that the place is fit for the fabulous.
The manor’s evolution began in the early 1700s when travelers heard of the medicinal miracles and healing powers of sulphur spings. By the mid-1800s…
At the Wine Country Inn, romance and celebration are often-used descriptive terms spoken by guests. And both are values that original owners Ned and Marge Smith incorporated into their guest philosophy, and that son and current Innkeeper Jim Smith continues to exhibit and build from.
Why else would Jim provide a For Men Only section on the company’s website, which includes a romance test and a “Thoughtful Husband”…
Nestled at the base of Squaw Valley USA, a few short miles from the north bank of Lake Tahoe, rests the Squaw Creek Resort. Surrounded by the granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range this four diamond resort was rated by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the 20 best resorts in North America. Featuring ski in/ski out convenience, a championship golf course, luxurious full service spa, fine dining, fitness club and boutique shopping make this a perfect destination for everyone.
Built as a wedding gift for a young couple in 1900, The Mansion at Judges’ Hill Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is today a Texas landmark and one of Austin’s architectural treasures. With 48 rooms and a five-star restaurant, this award-winning downtown icon offers affordable luxury and welcomes both business and pleasure travelers.
The former home of Goodall and Ella Wooten has gone through many transformations from the time it was built, starting with a $10,000 Neiman Marcus facelift in 1929. In the 1940’s…
In the flourishing southwest surroundings of Tucson Arizona, there is a place where healthy living and joy are abundant, a place without stress that will inspire you to live with more vitality. Canyon Ranch Health Resort is more than just a fabulous vacation; it is an experience that has been setting the standard for health spas all over the world. Offering spa services, fitness and outdoor sports, medical and behavioral services, nutrition consultations and workshops, spiritual pursuits and healthy gourmet…