Iguaçu Falls

best bed: Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls, Brazil

Built in 1958, Hotel das Cataratas is a pastel-pink Portuguese-colonial mansion which has played host to presidents, rock stars, and more than a few film crews who needed a suitably glamorous backdrop for jungle drama. Belmond took over in 2010,…

Broadwick Soho Hotel, London, UK

Broadwick Soho, London, UK

Quirky location, flamboyant décor straight out of a 70’s fever dream, staff who make you feel like an A-lister (or at least a rock star’s slightly less famous cousin). Nestled in the heart of Soho, The Broadwick Soho Hotel is…

my morning at the DOUGLAS hotel

best bed: The DOUGLAS Hotel, Vancouver, Canada

Most people come to the DOUGLAS for its seamless blend of luxury and convenience, especially for events and business. I came to relax and recharge. They do both extraordinarily well. Part of the Autograph collection, under the Marriot umbrella, these…

best bed:  Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada

Spread across 15 floors of the tallest building in Vancouver, the Shangri-La combines sleek, west coast design with traditional Asian accents reflecting the brands heritage. There are only 2 Shangri La’s in North America (the other is in Toronto).   Opened…

best bed: Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver, Canada

Awesome location...tick; gobsmacking views from floor to ceiling windows…tick; incredibly helpful kind staff…tick. What’s not to love! As the name suggests, the Fairmont Waterfront is right on Vancouver’s renowned waterfront strip. I was shocked to learn the hotel opened way…

Stunning views from The Fairmont Pacific Rim

The Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Canada

The ‘Pac Rim’, so nicknamed by locals, opened just in time for Vancouver’s Olympic games in 2010. This luxurious James KM Cheng designed hotel has been racking up accolades ever since. With just reason…west coast cool blends with Asian sophistication…