The history of the St Regis mirrors the history of Florence. It was originally built in 1432 by Filippo Brunelleschi, the same guy who designed the Duomo, to be the home of the Giuntini Family. Vasari loved the house and…
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best bed: The Hassler, Rome, Italy
No wonder Audrey Hepburn used to stay here. The Hassler exudes the same classic elegance she was renowned for. Situated at the top of the Spanish Steps it has the best location and the best views in Rome. And now…
ah berlin….. 6 things to do
Ah Berlin… where the party goes for 24 hours, there are more canals than in Venice or Amsterdam and museums (180) out number rainy days (106). 70 million curried sausages are eaten each year. Bits of the infamous Wall sit…
best bed: The London Edition, London, UK
Historic, old world with decadent details and a modern twist…The London Edition is a whole new way to hotel. Ian Schreger, of Studio 54 fame had an idea. “The design is anti-design. It’s an effort to make people feel good…
5 things to do in barcelona
Las Rambas… totally touristy but if this is your first trip to Barcelona it is a must. It’s almost a mile long, pedestrian street that is actually 5 old short streets. Originally it was a sewage stream but quickly became…
best bed: Regent Berlin, Berlin, Germany
The unimpressive exterior belies the old world opulence within. Regent Berlin feels like it has been a part of Berlin’s history since the glory days of the German Empire. Yet, this former Four Season went through a massive renovation only …