Voted as “one of the sexiest hotels in America” by the New York Times, it’s easy to see why this tucked away little retreat in the desert lives up to its title. Not only does Korakia Pensione live up to its prestigious title, they also work tirelessly to maintain it. The property is run with [...]

Photographer Emanuele D’Angelo of Livin Cool recently stayed at “STAY” in Copenhagen and shot Danish model Cecilie www.staycopenhagen.dk www.livincool.com

Hotel St Paul in Paris is located in the center of St Germain. It a short two minute walk from the Metro station Odeon (line 4) and two minutes from the famous and beautiful Luxembourg gardens. I spent two lovely nights in this lovely hotel. I stayed in two different rooms, the first one was [...]

My only regret about visiting Carmel Valley Ranch was that I arrived at night. That meant no grand visual welcome to the resort as soon as I rolled through the gate — manicured green golf course, lavender bushes, acres of trees in the distance, maybe even a deer sighting. That is how a visitor is [...]

Tucked away in the City of Angels is a place you’ve been dying to try for years. Friends, families, acquaintances, colleagues, you name it – basically anyone who has been here before will attest to Hotel Bel-Air’s irresistible charm. So you were itching to step inside as soon as it reopened its doors in 2011. [...]

Upon arrival at c/o The Maidstone it is hard to escape the glorious impression of the luxury Scandinavian décor. The imagination and immaculately conceived color scheme lend to the venue an electric atmosphere, the same attention to detail is exuded by the charming staff. Integral to The Maidstone’s appeal, is the manner in which every [...]

I had the great pleasure of staying a night just south of the Arno River at Florence, Italy’s Riva Lofts. These posh, modern lofts were renovated from a nineteenth century factory and are a great place to spend your next vacation in Florence. I checked into the Riva Lofts and a very nice hotel clerk [...]

Entering the lobby of The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, your personal Canyon Ambassador greets you and your tension melts away. Surrounded by translucent Italian marble, Chinese maple furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s impossible to not be relaxed. Spend your days golfing at The Phoenician’s 27-hole championship facility, comprised of three nines, each named for [...]

In Florence, Italy I had the great pleasure to stay two nights at the Grand Hotel Villa Cora. This amazing five star hotel is a mansion from the nineteenth century which was home to an Italian princess and baron at one time. If you want to live like royalty in Florence, then I definitely recommend [...]

London natives always seem to bristle at overcast skies. I guess being a former desert dweller from Arizona I will always associate clouds with relief.  So when driving up to London after a short trip to Brighton, the GPS told me I had 100 plus Kilometer’s to drive I took a certain comfort in having [...]

The Palladio Hotel and Spa of the Bauer Hotel group in Venice is on the island of Giudecca just across from San Marco. It faces St. Mark’ s Square and has some amazing views of Venice during the day and in the evening. This five star hotel is the exclusive way to vacation in Venice. [...]

As I walked into the lobby, one thought kept repeating in my head, “please don’t recognize me, please don’t recognize me”. I just wanted to check into my room and keep a low profile. A few steps from the door and I can tell the concierge reads my blog and wants to get at me. [...]

Ca Gottardi is a quant, boutique hotel in the heart of Cannaregio of Venice, Italy. This hotel has a wonderful vibe where the caring employees make you feel right at home in this beautiful city. The rooms are decorated in the classical Venetian style reminiscent of the 18th century Italy. The rooms are red and [...]

An early morning’s drive from New York City will have you at Lake Placid’s Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in time to enjoy lunch overlooking the lake. This AAA 4 Diamond rated hotel is just minutes from Lake Placid’s Olympic Village, but just far enough away to indulge in the serene glow of Mirror [...]

At the top of Rodeo Drive and Sunset Boulevard sits The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, a classic Californian luxury hideaway known for playing host to Hollywood’s elite. Built in 1912, Beverly Hills was literally built around the pink facade of this iconic hotel. You’ll fall in love with Beverly Hills Hotel’s 204 guest rooms [...]