Select hotel reviews for outlets like FORBES VETTED, INSIDEHOOK, ROLLING STONE and SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE. Destination expertise includes Los Angeles, Toronto, Miami, Las Vegas, Paso Robles, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Los Cabos, Santa Barbara and Cannes.
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FORBES VETTED: The 8 Best Hotels In Las Vegas For Couples
“For duos seeking a romantic getaway on the Strip, major players like the Bellagio and Caesars Palace remain two of the most classic Vegas resorts. But newcomers like the Fontainebleau, which offers an incredible array of new restaurants, and The Cosmopolitan, an ideal spot for soaking in city views, are quickly becoming mainstays.”
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INSIDEHOOK: Le Petit Pali Offers Two New Reasons to Visit Carmel-By-The-Sea
“Designed more as bed-and-breakfast outposts than formal hotels, the two Le Petit Pali locations in Carmel-by-the-Sea are a boon for the hotelier, as the city doesn’t allow the construction of new hotels; developers have to wait for a property to come open and then refurbish it. To have not just one but two new buildings within walking distance of each other become available is a rarity to say the least.”
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ROLLING STONE: Hotel June Malibu Reinvents Historic Motel Where Bob Dylan Wrote ‘Blood On The Tracks’
“Set just off PCH right at the Kanan-Dume junction, Hotel June Malibu is certainly the most accessible place for visitors to stay in the area. It’s a haven for travelers who are drawn to the property’s association with Dylan, but also those who want to spend time in Malibu a bit outside of the crowded city center.”
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INSIDEHOOK: The Egyptian Motor Hotel Is Phoenix’s Perfectly Kitschy Nightlife Hotspot
“Phoenix might not be the oldest desert city in the country, but there’s still a shimmer of nostalgia lurking around the remnants of old Route 66 hotspots and hangouts. Such is the case with the newly (re)opened Egyptian Motor Hotel. Established in 1958, the historic spot has been completely reimagined, with plenty of quirky nods to its past. ”
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SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE: Amangiri's Desert Gem
“Aman Resorts are known for boutique properties that epitomize remote splendor, and perhaps nothing in their portfolio fulfills that promise better than Amangiri. This isolated sanctuary in southern Utah, whose name means "peaceful mountain" in Sanskrit, draws much of its grandeur from a minimalist design set against the stunning backdrop of the stark Canyon Point desert.”
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INSIDEHOOK: This Cabo Hotel Is An Architectural Dream Worth The Flight
“Constructed by celebrated Mexican architect Miguel Angel Aragonés, the property includes four on-site restaurants, an elaborate gym and spa, private villas complete with their own pools, and a series of shallow pools (espejos de agua or, literally, “water mirrors”) that offset the sleek white architecture.”
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INSIDEHOOK: A Beachfront Miami Hotel That Won’t Bleed Your Budget
“Whether you’re looking for an in-town beachfront spot to chill out for a few nights or you’re weighing the best option for a south Florida splurge, The Confidante is a mid-beach staple for a reason. With direct beach access, a flourishing daytime pool party and a fine-dining restaurant on the grounds, all without breaking the bank.”
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SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE: An Artist Retreat At Inn Paradiso
“Although it’s only a five minute drive from Paso Robles’ town square, Steve Werndorf’s mystical micro-hotel, Inn Paradiso, feels like a world unto itself.”