Hotels


02

Jul

wealthy coupleIf money is no object, then have we got some hotel rooms for you.

Of course, even if you can’t afford to pay thousands of dollars a night for a hotel room–well, you can at least take a peek.

Included are rooms at the Palms in Las Vegas, the Setai in South Beach, Miami, and the Four Seasons in New York.

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30

Jun

Want a check-up with your turn-down service? The next time you have to see a doctor, do it in style with something called a wellness hotel, or a “healthtel.”

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27

Jun

foot flower spaMore and more hotels now have spas, but beyond massages and a few scented oils, most hotels don’t put much more effort into them than they do their gyms.

But some spas, using local materials from mud to plants, offer experiences that you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Included are South Africa’s Pezula Resort, Germany’s Intercontinental Hotel at Berchtesgaden, Jamaica’s Strawberry Hill, and Edinburgh Scotland’s OneSpa.

Watch what these hotels are doing to make themselves stand out from the crowd.

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24

Jun

Hotel SignWhen you’re booking a hotel room, clarity means everything. Why did you choose a particular hotel? An advertisement? Price? Word of mouth? A guidebook?

And what do you hope to do at this hotel? Is this a business trip, and you only need a room? Is it a vacation? Does your trip have a combined purpose? What price are you willing to pay, and for what amenities?

Q: What’s a four-star hotel? A three-star hotel?

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24

Jun

If you appreciate history, why not stay in a hotel that shares its historic background with its guests?

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23

Jun

Some hotels claim to have teen programs that turn out to be nothing more than a lounge with a television. The next time you travel with your family, pick a hotel that has some truly unusual services for teenagers.

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