Posts Tagged ‘hotel’
Private Island Paradise: Bawah Reserve
—Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve exudes all the beauty and wonder of Bali, minus the crowds. By Melissa Sorge | Photos by Germaine Ttran Exotic tropical beaches, lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, and sacred ancient temples evoke images of the famous Indonesian island of Bali in the minds of travel connoisseurs. However, since tourism ignited in the 1980s, Bali…
Read MoreVacation within a Vacation: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
When we think of a vacation down to Miami, frankly, we look forward to the beautiful shores of South Beach, warm weather, the open waters of the Atlantic and the one-of-a-kind nightlife experience intrinsic to the city’s culture. But as any Miami local knows, the city’s most exciting and vibrant qualities are its art galleries,…
Read MoreSun, Sand & Surf at W Punta de Mita
I know how this looks. Empty cocktail glasses are sitting in front of me next to plates of half-eaten tacos, the crumbs of which have fallen into the crevices of my keyboard. My muscles are sore from a morning yoga session, but the warmth of the afternoon sun is melting my pain away as I…
Read MoreWest Coast Elegance: Hotel del Coronado
When we think of a real California getaway, our minds instantly fill up with images of the Santa Monica Pier, the hills of San Fran, the vineyards of Napa or even the giant sequoias of Yosemite. But when it comes to beachfront resort-living with a heavy dose of class, there are few places that can…
Read MoreColombia Uncovered: Inside Casa Legado
Some people travel to Colombia for its Caribbean coast, while others hit the historic streets of Medellín for a Pablo Escobar-inspired tour. But few book their trip for the accommodations alone. Although Colombia’s reputation as a cartel enclave is long established, it’s only in recent years that the country transitioned from political discord to a…
Read MoreAtlantic City Revival: The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
This summer, with the unveiling of two new hotel casinos, it seems as if Atlantic City has finally caught a hot streak. Though the city was once on the brink of bankruptcy, the re-imagining of two new hotel casinos has given it a much needed resurgence. Recently, VUE visited the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,…
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