Overview The Lighthouse by Brown Hotels Athens is a modern four-star hotel in the heart of Athens, Greece. I was instantly drawn to the hotel for its baroque inspired detailed designs. Walking into the lobby and guestrooms, visitors gets a glamorous and sexy feel with the hotel’s gold accents and deep jewel tones. Guests will start to feel like a million bucks the minute they set foot in the lobby of the Lighthouse. Upon arrival, guests are offered a welcome cava or detox water. The[...]
If you're looking for a luxurious hotel in the heart of Prague, look no further than Hotel BoHo Prague . I recently had the opportunity to stay at this exclusive property, which happens to be a member of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World. They pride themselves on being a designer hotel, and it really shows in the attention to detail that has gone into every aspect of the property. An Unforgettable Experience The Hotel BoHo Prague team takes pride in providing a world-class exp[...]
There’s a new luxury boutique hotel in Richmond, BC, and Forbes has named it “Vancouver’s new “It” hotel.” Having opened just a few months ago, the Versante Hotel perfectly infuses the Asian influence of the Richmond area with luxury and local art. The crown jewel of the Versante? It is the high-end dining experience found at the hotel restaurant, Bruno. I recently stayed at the Versante hotel for three days and dined at Bruno several times. This piece covers only a tin[...]
I’ve visited many beautiful national parks throughout Canada and other countries during my travels—I love incorporating days into my trips for hiking, enjoying nature, and of course, taking photos in front of breathtaking backdrops. I’ve had a desire to visit Banff, AB, for a while. I can’t believe it’s a residential town where people actually live in Banff National Park. Can you imagine waking up every morning to picture-perfect mountain views and endless trails and lakes to explore,[...]
Before the rise of social media opened my world to a whole new method of discovering amazing places to stay, I equated a “trip to the mountains” exclusively with skiing or extremely rustic experiences—neither of which are quite my style. After spending many years living in Toronto and exploring other major cities, my curiosity for more serene locations has certainly peaked. The Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, Alberta, is the area’s first luxury hotel located in the heart of the Alberta[...]
The first half of 2020 was certainly a tough time for the travel industry and travel enthusiasts alike. While there continue to be some challenges and restrictions in place, I couldn’t wait to plan my first trip for when things slowly began to reopen and feel safe again. I knew I was going to want to choose somewhere relatively close by that would offer the same type of cultural, dining, and adventure experiences I look for in all of my trips, but that it also needed to be somewhere with many[...]
In a world where younger generations are prioritizing travel over owning a home, yet the cost of living and traveling is becoming increasingly expensive, newer hotels are continually looking for ways to provide affordable accommodations that are still equal parts welcoming and Instagram-worthy. The "aparthotel" (or apartment-hotel hybrid) lodging format gained popularity towards the end of the 2010s. The concept is just as it sounds. Rather than being greeted by an opulent exterior and front des[...]