A favorite among American travelers for its accessibility and beautiful beaches, Puerto Rico is fast becoming one of the Caribbean’s read more...
A weekend home on New York’s Fire Island gets a thoughtful makeover, bringing the island’s coveted seascape into full view read more...
Husband and wife architect team finish first LEED Gold (leadership in energy and environmental design) read more...
More Than 90 Locations Currently in Development for Innovative Global Spa Concept Hilton Worldwide today read more...
Portable ventless fireplaces light up your home’s every last nook. By Rebecca Kensil It might be balmy and breezy where read more...
One family’s Martha’s Vineyard vacation home manages to honor the island’s traditions while standing apart from the crowd. “This is so not read more...
Ixtapa is probably not the first place you think of when picturing a luxurious oceanfront Mexican getaway. One reason for this is that it’s significantly smaller than more well-known destinations like Cancún, Acapulco, and Puerto Vallarta. While that’s cause for some people to steer clear, those who are looking for a less-crowded yet more authentic travel experience—while not giving up any read more...
When it comes to hotels, devotion pays in points and perks. To lure and maintain customers, hotels are developing or upping the stakes of guest recognition programs. Similar to frequent-flyer programs, hotel loyalty programs are intricate and disparate when it comes to determining elite levels, earning points, and redeeming rewards. But the bottom line is the same: Loyalty pays off, and read more...
In Puerto Vallarta, Executive Chef Claudio Hotter of the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit combines global culinary flair with local flavors for his sumptuous yet airy crispy red snapper in capers sauce. Surrounded by the breathtaking coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit’s restaurants cross the culinary world, fusing flavor with artful presentation. From gourmet Mexican to Italian-Mediterranean to traditional French, this read more...
On the Northern California coast, chef Jeffrey Reilly calls on the local abundance of ingredients to create a versatile cake made with a surprising ingredient Cupcakes are so last season. This year, foodies in all corners of the country are tuning into the possibilities of olive oil cake—yes, you read that right—and Jeffrey Reilly, executive chef of the Duck Club Restaurant read more...
Intimately scaled, thoughtfully placed and individually yours, 4001 North Ocean Drive is the essence of carefree oceanfront living. Defined by low-key elegance, this incomparable ocean enclave offers direct access to 300 feet of soft sand beach, complemented by exclusive resident-only amenities. Surrounded by native tropical landscaping is a tranquil oceanfront pool, relaxation deck with spa and scenic oceanfront fitness center—all reserved read more...
Located on the Sea of Cortez on Mexico’s Pacific coast, La Paz is becoming one of the hottest spots in Southern Baja and is a great jumping-off point for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. Now, guests of CostaBaja Resort & Spa can enjoy a new activity: snorkeling with sea lions. The excursion, which is run by Fun Baja out of the resort’s on-site read more...
In Panama’s Pearl Archipelago, Isla Pedro Gonzalez promises major luxury living. Located off the west coast of Panama, Isla Pedro Gonzalez is the third largest island within the Pearl Archipelago, covering 3,558 acres. Home to about 250 residents, the island has 14 beaches, approximately six square miles of forest, and a fishing village. Pearl Island is being developed into a sustainable read more...
Puerto Rico’s historic Dorado Beach Resort welcomes the Americas’ first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel and residences. More than 50 years ago, Laurance S. Rockefeller introduced the world to the “luxury island resort” by opening his eco-friendly RockResorts, including Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. Now, the Dorado Beach Resort will be the first property in the Americas to have a Ritz-Carlton Reserve read more...
Customized wood floors create breathtaking artistic statements In an age when anything is possible in the world of home décor, customized wood floors have taken on new proportions in size and scope. From the bedroom to the ballroom, customized patterns and geometric shapes—in addition to hand-hewn, gorgeously rendered images—adorn this most unlikely of palettes more than ever before in residences around read more...
The outdoor shower moves from utilitarian to work of art. By Perry Patois Outdoor showers are a means for ridding the grit that clings to kids and adults alike after a day at the beach, but today, they are as much an artistic statement as a cleaning mechanism. Christopher Grubb should know. As president of Beverly Hills-based Arch-Interiors Design Group (archinteriors.com), read more...
BRP’s Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 If you’re aching to hit the open ocean and feel the wind on your face and in your hair, you’re in luck. Sea-Doo in December 2011 released its most luxe model to date, the GTX Limited iS 260—available in U.S. markets now—a chic black, white, and gold design that’ll have you zipping across the read more...
