Through humble beginnings as a quaint boarding home in the late 1800s, The Mission Inn flourished as a full-service inn by the early 1900s. Due in part to southern California’s warm weather and its boom in citrus sales, Newport Beach attracted affluent travelers and wealthy investors from as far away as Europe. The Mission Inn …
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The History of the Casa Monica Hotel – St Augustine, Florida
In 1887, Henry Flagler, Standard Oil’s cofounder, sold a portion of his land in St. Augustine, Florida to a fledgling architect from Boston, Franklin Smith. It was Smith’s dream to build and run his very own hotel. Eighteen months after Smith purchased this land in St Augustine, he was cutting the ribbon at the opening …
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The Colony Hotel – Maine
No one takes a vacation hoping for it to be more of the same mundane rituals they entertain while at home. On the contrary, a vacation is meant to be a getaway – an escape – from anything and everything so that your mind is rested and your body relaxed to greet the rest of …
The Boat Landing Lodge & Guest House – Laos
Many argue that it’s either nature or nurture when it comes to the perfect vacation; however, somewhere in between lies a sweet spot: an earth-friendly and sustainable, enjoyable vacation. Luxury and relaxation are very personal choices, and what might seem luxurious and relaxing to you might not at all seem the same to your neighbor. …
Romantic Covered Bridges in New Hampshire
For some, the idea of romantic luxury means butlers and room service; however, sometimes the great outdoors and a bit of nostalgia is all you need. At a point in the not-so-distant past, public displays of affection, or PDAs, were not considered fashionable, nor acceptable; but, the state of New Hampshire decided to help out …
Leeds Castle of Kent, England
Leeds Castle of Kent, England – Leeds Castle has been a place much revered by the royal families that have graced its grounds, from Queen Eleanor to the likes of King Henry VIII himself. Situated as most castles in historical lore, Leeds Castle is surrounded by a “moat,” only this lovely body of water is …