The Dolder Grand Hotel (Zürich, CH) Location: Google maps Hotel website: The Dolder Grand Hotel The Dolder Grand is a city resort that beautifully merges past and future. Perched above Zürich, the fairy tale-like castle building 1st served as a “Curhaus” (a health spa) during the late-19th Century. Today, it honors this history with a state-of-the-art spa, […]
Gamping is the perfect choice for those who want a taste of the great outdoors but cannot bear the thought of losing all the comforts of a hotel. With proper beds, en-suite bathroom facilities and private decks, a glamping tent is both luxurious and at 1 with its surroundings. Here are our picks for the […]
Trains are making a comeback, why? Ease of travel, inexpensive rates and gorgeous scenery makes traveling the rails incredibly attractive. And while European train routes get all the attention, there are a few routes in the USA that travelers should check out. So, skip another road trip this Summer and check out these 5 terrific […]
Long weekends can be used for so much more than vegging out and marathon TV. A long weekend is the perfect time to go on an adventure. Taking a road trip is a great way to get to know the place where you live, and see sights you may not have ever seen. Here are […]
When we take the train, we see landscapes and history not experienced by plane or car. Climb aboard a luxury railcar and get a front-row seat to witness breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Roll through the unspoiled wilds of Scotland or set eyes on storybook villages in Switzerland. Sit back and relax as we […]
The US plains and MidWest is seeing freezing weather in epic proportions. It is hard to find charm in extremes of any kind, but Winter has a way of visually transforming places into amazing new landscapes. So, in this frame we found some places on Earth that are at their best when in iced and covered with […]
Hiking is like walking around town but with little air pollution, no neighbors, and the opportunity to align with Mother Nature. Sounds easy, Yes? It is, until 5 miles from the trail-head when your Smartphone loses reception, your 2 lb back pack feels like 20, your feet hurt, you break a sweat and you attract […]
Hitting the road is a time-honored tradition. So, if you like to experience a new destination from a front-seat view, road trips are the best way to explore. Put your petal to the metal and motor on down the road. These 3 spectacular road trips should for sure be on your list, as follows: Asia […]
Celebrity Opinions Do Not Sway Majority of Voters US Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), a candidate in Tennessee’s US Senate race, during a TV interview pushed back against pop star Taylor Swift’s Instagram post that questioned her voting record on women’s issues Ms. Swift’s declaration that she plans to vote for Democrats next month broke a […]
Let’s Take a Luxury Train: “All Aboard!” Get ready to see landscapes and history that you cannot see by airplane or motorcar. Climb aboard a luxury railcar and get a front-row seat to witness breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Roll through the unspoiled wilds of Scotland or set eyes on the villages in Switzerland. […]
Luxury American Hotels for the Adventurist, the Laybacker, and the Beach Lover The Big Q: Are you in the mood for a unique luxury hotel? There are spectacular luxury hotels locates all over the USA. From resorts set on the shores of turquoise waters that glisten in the sunlight to a working ranches, and accommodation […]
Penthouse at Sydney Tower Breaks Record with $26-M Sale Unidentified buyer purchases 4-bedroom apartment at Opera Residences Sales of Sydney’s 20-story, yet-to-be-built luxury development Opera Residences have reportedly kicked off with a record. The four-bedroom penthouse was purchased for A$26-M (US$19-M), an Australian record for an apartment, according to Domain Australia. The unidentified buyer, a […]
Trekking the Inca Trail, a Traveler Tells It All Let’s get one thing straight: Dead Woman’s Pass is as awful as you fear. It’s called ‘Dead Woman’ for god’s sake. Okay, so the name comes from the shape of the pass, like a woman lying down, not from actual deaths. But still, it is a […]
Aman Canal Grande, Venice, Italy The Aman group’s 7-Star hotel on Venice’s Grand Canal comes with all the trappings of a historic palazzo San Polo is one of the oldest parts of Venice and the smallest of the 6 sestieri, and is known for its beautiful palaces. Since Y 1097, San Polo has been the […]
Traveling in Switzerland Switzerland has enough natural beauty to nourish the senses and feed the soul, says Tina Junday It feels as though Switzerland has a bit of everything. From the foothills of Bernese Oberland to Lucerne’s lake-side promenades, you can revel in the sounds of Swiss history, savour the crisp fresh air and marvel […]
The ‘Most Scenic’ Restaurants in California Open Table, the online restaurant reservation site, has named the nation’s Top 100 most scenic eateries and many are in California OpenTable has just released a ranking of the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for Y 2016. “Whether they’re perched atop a city skyscraper or nestled on a […]
Top 15 Most Beautiful Villages in the World The world is full of really fascinating villages and small towns, below you will find some of the most interesting and beautiful, as follows: 15. Alberobello Alberobello, in southeastern Italy, features perhaps the best examples of a kind of dry stone hut with a conical roof known […]
