 
Kaitlyn is a freelance travel and luxury lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure, MAXIM, Tatler Asia, Robb Report, and more. She is currently based in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Room Request! Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
Perched on the hills overlooking some of the most prestigious Champagne vineyards in the region, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is at the intersection of pure luxury and French countryside charm. True to its emphasis on wellness, the short walk through the lobby inspires a calm, relaxing sensation that will penetrate even the most stressed out travelers. The lobby features muted tones and soft curves, and of course the promise of some of the best Champagne in the region at your fingertips.
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Travel to These Luxe Destinations With Your Parents
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino
Tucked into a 12-acre coastline on Aruba’s world-renowned Palm Beach, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino is a great option for families who want to disconnect and just sit back in the sun with a cool drink. The 359-room property is big enough for everyone to have their own space, but the private adults-only pool offers an unparalleled lounge space for designated family time.
Each cabana by the pool can accommodate up to six people at a time and inc...
The Weekender: Barcelona, Spain
Welcome to the swirling seaside city where foodies, beach fiends, and footballers converge
Tucked somewhere between a beach-goer’s mecca and a foodie’s haven, Barcelona exists, drawing in all types of visitors to its versatile way of life. Whether you’re visiting the Catalan city for the crystal clear waves that crash along the coastline, the out-of-this-world jamon iberico and manchego, or the sprawling gothic streets that whisk visitors and locals hundreds of years into the past, this Medit...
Travel to These Luxe Destinations With Your Parents
Whether you adore your parents all the time or maybe just in small doses, traveling with said parents or better yet, in-laws, can challenge that relationship. Planning a family vacation properly is key to executing a harmonious experience. Do your in-laws prefer to take it easy and kick back at a resort, or would they prefer to get up before dawn to explore all the hotspots of a new city? Finding out a person’s travel style before you touch ground will help avoid any discrepancies.
When plann...
These Are The Most Pet-Friendly Luxury Hotels Across the U.S.
Planning on bringing your pup with you on vacation? We don’t blame you. During the warmer months, in particular, bringing your pet with you while traveling can make a good vacation even better.
Below, we’ve pulled together a selection of some of the coolest pet-friendly hotels across the country—but this list goes beyond just allowing pets to stay in your room.
These properties actually cater to your pup, making sure their vacation is just as luxurious as yours—from in-room treats, "yappy" ho...
Inside Château L’Hospitalet, the South of France's Luxurious Vineyard Retreat
The terracotta buildings juxtaposed with the green of the grape vines feels as if it was pulled straight out of a Wes Anderson movie; a swirling color palette as stimulating as the wine itself.
This isn’t an arty Netflix Original though, it’s Château L’Hospitalet; a luxury retreat set on a coastal winery overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with over 1,000 hectares of pine forest in the foreground — and it’s just as stunning (and Instagram-friendly) as it sounds.
The charming hotel, perched amon...
How the Philippines is Reinventing The Cuba Libre
“The only way that I could figure they could improve upon Coca-Cola, one of life’s most delightful elixirs, which studies prove will heal the sick and occasionally raise the dead, is to put rum or bourbon in it," writer and humorist Lewis Grizzard famously said. It wasn’t until I returned from a trip to the Philippines’ Negros Occidental, fondly nicknamed Sugarlandia, that I really understood what he meant.
While the drink of choice in the Philippines has been a cold beer or moonshine-like cl...
Cocktail Recipes To Make With Ingredients You Have At Home
Cocktail hour has become a coveted ritual in response to the coronavirus pandemic in many households across the country. Just look to Instagram or Twitter, where #quarantini has more or less become a word of the month.
While you really can’t go wrong with a classic quarantine martini, something a little more creative might come as a welcomed change—especially as we go into the second month of sheltering in place.
We reached out to a handful of bartenders and beverage directors in our network ...
The Best Places in the World to Travel if You Love Mushrooms
The culinary world owes a lot to whoever first discovered the magic of mushrooms. Fungus — from everyday cremini to decadent morels — is an undeniable gift from nature. A vegetarian’s delight, the fleshy, umami-packed vegetable offers an unparalleled, meaty addition to everything from soup and sauces to pasta and pastries.
But the best thing about mushrooms? They occur naturally all over the world. Unlike a lot of seasonal or state-side veggies, like squash or corn, the versatile — and sustai...
How to Spend a Perfect Three-day Weekend in Kochi
The capital of Kōchi Prefecture on Japan’s Shikoku Island may be on the smaller side in terms of Japanese cities, but with a population of just over 300,000 residents, the charming city is a great destination for spending some down time outside of bustling tourist hubs like Tokyo or Osaka.
Known for its mountains, rivers, beaches, and regional cuisine, Kōchi is a city of artists, entrepreneurs, and students known for their laid-back, relaxed way of life. The quaint Shikoku town is just a 90-m...
Before They Were Luxury Hotels, These Buildings Were Chocolate Factories, Prisons, and Train Stations
Enjoying “solitary confinement” in a former prison cell may not sound like your idea of an exclusive , but in , it’s considered the lap of luxury. Formerly Charles Street Jail, The Liberty Hotel is just one property that has completely reinvented itself into modern day, luxury lodging.
You’ve probably seen your fair share of houses made from upcycled shipping containers and garden sheds, but hotels and resorts reign supreme when it comes to transforming existing properties — like prisons and ...
These Hotels Have Nods to the Nineties Like Bunk Beds, Lava Lamps, and Pillow Fight Packages
We love a throwback to the nineties, whether it comes in the form of a retro movie night, a pop-up bar, or a hyper themed hotel suite. The nineties were a simpler time, especially for those who grew up in the decade. A time without smartphones and social media, when the most important news stories were when the new Mary-Kate and Ashley movies were available on VHS. There’s comfort in nostalgia, so it only makes sense that we’re drawn to a good throwback — especially when said nostalgia is tra...
Skip The 'Gifts For The Baby' Nonsense And Get Her A Gift That's All Her Own
She may say that you should only focus on buying for the baby, but that doesn’t mean that you can't treat the leading lady in your life with something special for Mother’s Day.