News & Features
News Stories by Kristine Hansen
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Aman Resorts Opens Hotel in Venice, Italy
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running. And their new property along the Venice Canals is no different—oppulent designs and high-end amenities mix in a prime San Polo location.
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Southern California's Hottest Hotel Openings
From rock-star suites to hotels housed in storied movie studios, Southern California has a new crop of stays that cater to a star-studded lifestyle from Palm Springs to Santa Monica.
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Stunning SoCo Hotel Opens in Barbados
The rooms at the new Soco Hotel in Barbados are like extensions of the white sand and bright blue seas. The hotel beckons with a "less is more" ethos, luxe amenities, and vibrant dining.
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Where to Drink Wine at National Parks
When planning a trip to one of the country's national parks, you might not have great wine lists at the top of your wishlist. Well, you're missing out.
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Cool Commons Hotel Opens in Minneapolis
For all the interesting, artsy goings-on in the Twin Cities, there's a surprising lack of independently-owned boutique hotels. Until now, with the recent opening of the chic, new Commons Hotel.
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Hawaii's Oldest Hotel, Volcano House, Reopens
Make yourself at home among the volcanoes with the reopening of Hawaii's oldest property, (they started taking guests in 1846). There's nothing dated about these new retro-chic renovations, though.
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Remote, Chic Fogo Island Inn Opens in Canada
If you have visions of a luxe, modern getaway set against a classic craggy Canadian shore, you're now in luck. Fogo Island Inn is gorgeous, remote, modern, and stays true to its local roots.
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Cool, Boutique Boxer Hotel Opens in Boston
Eclectic, sophisticated, and perfectly situated, Boston's new Boxer Hotel is your ideal new Beantown home base complete with a swanky new restaurant and generous in-room amenities.
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Stunning Domaine de la Baume Hotel Opens in Provence
Gorgeous villa in Provence with a cool, cultural backstory? Check. Horses, a full spa, tennis court, and olive grove on site? Yep. We just wish we could have this luxe new property all to ourselves.
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New Anantara Resort Opens in Vietnam
Luxury resort group Anantara is expanding its reach in Southeast Asia with its new property in Hoi An City, Vietnam. With five dining options, a plush spa, and calming environs, it's an enticing escape.













