There are a lot of things that Switzerland does exceedingly well — public transit, wine-making, horology, skin care, chocolate and luxury. Luxury is especially apparent when it comes to hotels. The Capra is quiet luxury. MICHELIN Guide-ranked and part of the elite Swiss Deluxe Hotels group, this boutique hotel in Saas-Fee is a whole vibe:…
Best places to stay in Toronto: The Anndore House review
When I decided to get a cosmetic procedure I hadn’t had before (more on that in a few weeks), I wanted a comfortable boutique hotel in Toronto to convalesce. I’d heard from a close friend that one of the best places to stay in Toronto is The Anndore House; because, apparently, what was once a…
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
When Lena asked if I could take her place for a trip to San Antonio that she had to forfeit because of a family emergency, my biggest concern was where will I be staying? And there’s really one simple reason that I care first and foremost about lodging in any destination: I’m a hotel snob. There….
Hotel review: The Mira Hong Kong
When I lived in Asia back in 2000-2001, I did my share of travelling in the region. But all these years later, I still regretted never making it to Hong Kong. I’d been to mainland China, but never the unique city that was under British rule until just a few years ago. Still very British…