Shayla Martin

Shayla Martin is a travel and culture journalist with published work in CNN Travel, New York Magazine, Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Delta Sky, Eater DC and more. As the former digital editor of Four Seasons magazine, she created food and travel content for the news magazine of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Her writing has led her to live in New York City; Madrid, Spain; Durham, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C. where she now resides, with visits to countless other cities, states and countries between.

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Unwind at These 8 Atlanta Hotel Spas

Unwind at These 8 Atlanta Hotel Spas

After a day of travel, a trip to the spa is always a welcome addition to your itinerary. Fortunately, these eight Atlanta hotel spas offer the top treatments ...
The 5 Best Atlanta Hotels in Buckhead

The 5 Best Atlanta Hotels in Buckhead

Known as the “Beverly Hills of the East,” the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta is known for its refined and elegant architecture, tree-lined streets ...
3 Lovely Hotels Near Atlanta's Piedmont Park

3 Lovely Hotels Near Atlanta's Piedmont Park

Arguably, Piedmont Park is one of the most overlooked attractions in Atlanta. The 186-acre park is a welcome green space among Atlanta's cement and skyscrapers, ...
The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Atlanta

The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Atlanta

Atlanta is filled with fun and excitement, and the majority of the city's most popular attractions are centered downtown. At the heart is Centennial Olympic ...
Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter

Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter

$$ | Georgia | West Atlanta
Surrounded by flowering dogwood trees, Le Meridian feels like a haven among the bustle Atlanta Perimeter business
Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
Right in the heart of Buckhead, the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead is elegant but not stuffy, wth some of the largest
Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection

Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection

$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
Twelve Downtown places you in the heart of downtown Atlanta, in one or two bedroom suites that have all the amenities of
Extended Stay Deluxe Atlanta-Lenox

Extended Stay Deluxe Atlanta-Lenox

$ | Georgia | Atlanta
The nearby grocery store is handy at this comfortable hotel with kitchenettes in the studio suites. Earth tones contribute to the homey feel
Westin Atlanta Airport

Westin Atlanta Airport

$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
The 500 guest rooms feature Westin's signature \"heavenly bed\" along with a flat-screen TV and Starbucks Coffee. Several airlines allow you to
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
If you're visiting one of the many businesses in Atlanta's Perimeter Center, about a 10-minute drive north of Buckhead, you can't beat the
The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead

The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead

$$$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
Decorated with 18th- and 19th-century antiques, this elegant hotel is a regular stopover for visiting celebrities. The
Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown

Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown

$ | Georgia | Atlanta
This quiet, older Downtown hotel two blocks off Peachtree Street is priced reasonably for its location; this, along with the hotel's proximity
Westin Buckhead Atlanta

Westin Buckhead Atlanta

$$$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
What draws guests here is the hotel’s location and business-traveler focus. From the chic glass-and-white-tile exterior and sweeping two-level
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

$$$$ | Georgia | Atlanta
As the flagship location for the Atlanta-based chain, the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta is a sophisticated 5-star
Unwind at These 8 Atlanta Hotel Spas

Unwind at These 8 Atlanta Hotel Spas

After a day of travel, a trip to the spa is always a welcome addition to your itinerary. Fortunately, these eight Atlanta hotel spas offer the top treatments ...
The 5 Best Atlanta Hotels in Buckhead

The 5 Best Atlanta Hotels in Buckhead

Known as the “Beverly Hills of the East,” the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta is known for its refined and elegant architecture, tree-lined streets ...
3 Lovely Hotels Near Atlanta's Piedmont Park

3 Lovely Hotels Near Atlanta's Piedmont Park

Arguably, Piedmont Park is one of the most overlooked attractions in Atlanta. The 186-acre park is a welcome green space among Atlanta's cement and skyscrapers, ...
The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Atlanta

The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Atlanta

Atlanta is filled with fun and excitement, and the majority of the city's most popular attractions are centered downtown. At the heart is Centennial Olympic ...
4 Perfect Fiji Itineraries

4 Perfect Fiji Itineraries

White sand beaches, an unparalleled landscape, friendly locals—it's not hard to see why Fiji's newest slogan is"where happiness finds you." Here are 4 ways to see this South Pacific paradise.
Fall 2014 Guide to Washington, D.C.

Fall 2014 Guide to Washington, D.C.

Between D.C.'s booming gastronomic scene and impressive exhibitions coming to town, the capital city's got a lot to offer this fall.
5 Perfect Dublin Itineraries

5 Perfect Dublin Itineraries

Ireland's capital city boasts a burgeoning food scene, stylish boutiques, swanky hotels, and an outdoor adventure scene for travelers who like to get their blood pumping.
A Literary Tour of Madrid

A Literary Tour of Madrid

Even if you're not the most observant tourist, it's hard not to take notice of the literary history that abounds in Madrid. Here are five essential stops on any literary tour of Spain's capital.