Rachel Sloat
Veer ever so slightly from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona’s busy streets, and you’ll find Splendom Suites an Aparthotel that discreetly blends into the L’Eixample neighborhood scene. The Eixample district is a great place to stay if you’re an architectural aficionado. For example, Antonio Gaudi’s impressive Sagrado familia, an unfinished art [...]

Rachel Sloat
The St-Germain des Pres quarter of Paris oozes in soulful flavor. Once the center of the existentialist movement of the 19th and 20th centuries, one can still find intellectuals sharing philosophies in the many cafe terraces. Artists, writers, musicians and the like lend to its charming bohemian vibe. There is also enough shopping [...]

Rachel Sloat The 17th Arrondissement in Paris is an ideal place to stay for someone wanting to blend in with the local Parisians. With very few tourists in site everything feels so peaceful and quiet. The neighborhood has plenty of surprises around every corner enticing you to turn down one of its many mazes of [...]

When traveling to Paris people have a variety of different expectations.  From the dramatic, lavish, and often ‘grotesque’ feel of its landmarks, to the flirtation with romance, poetry and the arts, this is the city of enchantment. When I stepped into the Opera Garnier apartment I felt a wave of that incredible Parisian mystique. The [...]

When it comes to the effects needed for a cozy stay away from home, Phoenix House by Cheval Group located in the posh Kensington area of London has all the necessary boxes ticked: Café’s, bars and shopping on Sloane Square right at your fingertips? Check. Five minute walk to Harvey Nichols, Harrod’s and other shopping [...]

By Jacqui Passfield Sevilla, the biggest city in Andalusia, is a must see city for anyone planning a trip to Southern Spain, and Swell Group´s Sevilla apartment is a must stay apartment for anyone visiting Sevilla! Tucked away in a quiet traffic-free side street, it is hard to imagine you are only five minutes walk [...]

Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says, “It’s so European?” This airy 1 bedroom + extra living room with roll out couch / 2 bath apartment known as “Sheherazade” by Paris Hideaways is a good answer. Inspired by modern European décor and fused with Moroccan influence. The townhouse features a serene private garden, perfect for [...]

By Robb Wirt

I’ve traveled the world and the Seven Seas and quite frankly I’m tired of 5 star hotels giving 2 star service. I mean, aren’t you? I decided it was time for a change. I was like it’s time to mix it up a bit and try something different without compromising my needs and [...]

Located in the center of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities in the 4th Arrondissement, the historic and prestigious Ile Saint Louis sits on an island between the right and left bank and simultaneously strikes the perfect balance between traditional elegance and exceptional style. Guest Apartment rentals offer luxury flats and villas with an [...]

Make believe that you’re a real Parisian and book this apartment called “Chagall” by Paris Luxe Apartments.  The art deco styled flat is named after the Russian artist Marc Chagall who was part of the Paris art movement and known for art work that was inspired from Belarusian folk-life. Mr. Chagall’s work portrayed a sense of optimism through [...]

Swell City Guide visits the Swell Apartment in Montmartre, Paris

Charles Baudelaire was quoted as saying: “Style is Character”. This five bedroom urban private home otherwise known as “Baudelaire” located in the 4th arrondissement radiates French custom romance, style and character.

By Jennifer O’Neill

Cabo San Lucas Villas defies every imaginable perception of a luxury vacation possibly conjured up in your most elaborate of vacation fantasies. Words do not fully capture the sheer uniqueness and exclusiveness of the experience. Imagine being tucked away in a private oasis with your every whim and desire being catered to, without having to lift a finger. Welcome to Villa Del Toro Rojo in the gated community of Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, where all of this (and more), becomes a reality…..

London!  One of the most exciting cities in the world.  If you can’t live there, next time your travel plans take you to the UK, pretend to be a real Londoner and rent a luxury home from Uniquely A Place Like Home. This London based company specializes in short term lets and with over sixteen years in [...]

During the planning phase before my recent trip to Paris, I decided that I wanted to find an alternative to a hotel stay by renting a luxury apartment. I discovered ParisPerfect.com also known as “the wine apartments”