Month: April 2013

Ames Boston With the recent events surrounding the Boston Marathon, this beloved city has shot to the forefront of the news, unfortunately not for a good reason.  But the people of this historic site have found strength to go on and to be even better then before.  If you find yourself wondering how you can help…

Restaurant at Ritz Carlton Dorado Beach In the 1960’s Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico was a location where the glamorous and jet-set stayed.  Located just outside San Juan, this beautiful beach beckoned with sun and sand once Laurance Rockefeller opened his RockResorts in 1958.  Just recently the fabulous Ritz-Carlton has opened one of their Reserve Resorts, once again…

Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic A summer vacation filled with white sand beaches, drinks with colorful umbrellas and a lounge chair placed in the perfect location are all things that should be at the top of your vacation check-list. But if you are looking for an invigorating destination where adventure is as easily accessible as…

Today it seems the world has gone casual, not that that is necessarily a bad thing.  Hotels and resorts have created places that are beautifully stylish but completely comfortable, giving guest the ability to feel at home even while they are away.  But a few locations have remained true to a more elegant past, maintaining…

Cheeca Lodge and Spa in Islamorada Florida is a dream destination in the U.S., full of palm trees, tropical temps and stunning beaches.  A little farther south sits the Florida Keys, a location that although still considered to be a part of Florida is more closely comparable to many of the Caribbean Islands.  If you desire to head to…

Adventure and Style in Nairobi At one time travel to Nairobi was for tourists looking to enjoy the thrill of a safari, but today chic hotels and boutiques have popped up transforming this once “pass through” town into a thrilling destination.  WhatAHotel! offers insight into all the great ways to spend your time in Nairobi as well…

St. Pancras International, London Years ago train travel was the way to get from point A to point B.  Before air travel got us to our destination in less time, the train was the “it” way to get around.  In those days the train stations that were built were truly remarkable, with intricate details similar…

Gramercy Terrace in New York City Imagine being on vacation, in a fascinating city, while sipping a glass of wine and taking in the view of the breathtaking landscape that surrounds you; what a great way to spend an evening.  Hotels and restaurants know the importance of having chic places for people to hang out and enjoy…

A hotel pool is a favorite amenity among guests, sometimes it can be the main reason a guest books a stay at a certain establishment.  Regardless of age, the pool facility can be an important part of hotel and resort stay.  If the resort location is in a tropical setting, the outdoor pool is quintessential to guests looking forward to…

Boston Skyline On Monday, a tragedy hit Boston during the running of the world famous Boston Marathon.  This incident is devastating for so many reasons; people lost their lives while watching and waiting for a loved one to compete in an amazing and life changing event, runners were prevented from finishing a race that they had trained for for…