“ This gleaming, art deco jewel, from famed architect Leland A Bryant, has long ruled the Sunset Strip as a celebrity hotspot, once attracting the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. It was restored by its current owner Jeff Klein in 2004, and the second life of the hotel, as a sophisticated adults-only escape, is well underway.”

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“Few cities in the world have the kind of range that Las Vegas offers. Historically known as a haven for nightlife, its recent crop of luxury hotel openings, slew of new restaurants helmed by buzzy chefs and renewed influx of top-tier musical acts has turned it into a world-class destination for hospitality and entertainment. The best hotels in Las Vegas not only spotlight those offerings, but are experiences in and of themselves.”

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“Originally opened in 1926, this towering Spanish Colonial gem was once staffed entirely by women and served as a haven for female travelers. Hotel Figueroa still nods to its feminist past, but a complete architectural restoration in 2018 means it’s now prized for its historic style, restaurants and coffin-shaped pool.”

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“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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“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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“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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“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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“ The dazzling InterContinental is more than a hotel, it’s an architectural marvel. This glass tower stands 73 storeys high and 1,100ft tall and forever altered the LA skyline when it opened in 2017. The lobby, club and restaurants are all on the 70th floor and above, offering unparalleled, 360-degree views of the city.”

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“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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“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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“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.”

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“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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