Hotel Reviews

What It's Like to Stay in an Art-Themed Hotel in Madrid's Cultural Center

Apr 13, 2026

What It's Like to Stay in an Art-Themed Hotel in Madrid's Cultural Center

Art flows freely in Madrid.

What It's Like to Get Celeb Treatment at the Four Seasons Napa Valley

Mar 5, 2026

What It's Like to Get Celeb Treatment at the Four Seasons Napa Valley

You've likely heard of the Four Seasons — yes, the ultra-luxe hotel brand that inspired and served as the backdrop of three seasons of "The White Lotus" — and Napa Valley, California's wine country.

Can a Hotel Make or Break Your Marathon Experience? Here's My Take

Nov 24, 2025

Can a Hotel Make or Break Your Marathon Experience? Here's My Take

What no one tells you about running a marathon is that it doesn't end at the finish line.

Your Wellness Retreat Can — and Should — Include Wine

Aug 11, 2025

Your Wellness Retreat Can — and Should — Include Wine

When I was growing up, my dad was a big proponent of the maxim "everything in moderation."

Where I Stayed on My "Hatchelorette" in Cabo San Lucas

Jul 2, 2025

Where I Stayed on My "Hatchelorette" in Cabo San Lucas

The newest Four Seasons resort in Cabo San Lucas is meant to evoke a "modern hacienda," but it feels more like an ancient amphitheater, with the shimmering Sea of Cortez serving as its stage.

Where I Stayed on My Millennial-Nostalgia-Fueled Trip to Laguna Beach

Jun 12, 2025

Where I Stayed on My Millennial-Nostalgia-Fueled Trip to Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is thousands of miles away from where I grew up in Miami.

What It's Like to Camp in a Luxury Tent in the Middle of the Desert

Jun 10, 2025

What It's Like to Camp in a Luxury Tent in the Middle of the Desert

There's something about the desert that forces you to slow down.

I Had an Actually Relaxing Trip to NYC, Thanks to This Wellness Hotel

May 19, 2025

I Had an Actually Relaxing Trip to NYC, Thanks to This Wellness Hotel

As of late, I've had a complicated relationship with New York City.

What It's Really Like to Stay at Bravo's "Love Hotel"

May 15, 2025

What It's Really Like to Stay at Bravo's "Love Hotel"

When I arrived at Grand Velas Boutique hotel in Los Cabos, there were no flipped tables, no one's husband in the pool, and not a single prosthetic leg found on a beach chair.

What It's Like to Stay at the First "Carbon Positive" Hotel in the Country

May 14, 2025

What It's Like to Stay at the First "Carbon Positive" Hotel in the Country

A change has come to downtown Denver.

A Wellness Resort That's Also Family Friendly? I Managed to Find It

Apr 25, 2025

A Wellness Resort That's Also Family Friendly? I Managed to Find It

I walked across a terrace taking in an iconic coastal view after a 90-minute Natura Bissé facial at the Pelican Hill spa.

Where I Stayed When I Fled the LA Fires: A Unique Review of Rancho Valencia

Mar 14, 2025

Where I Stayed When I Fled the LA Fires: A Unique Review of Rancho Valencia

I pulled up to the Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa with way more baggage than I had intended.