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All photos courtesy of Lawrence BraunHiking trails, scenic highways, and some of the highest peaks in New York State are all major draws for travelers looking to get back to nature in the Adirondacks, but with the recent opening of a second property from "design destination to watch" Eastwind Hotels, there's now another good reason to pencil in a visit. The former 1950s motor inn turned Scandinavian-chic retreat Eastwind Lake Placid boasts vintage design details, glamping cabins, and a swimming pool – all moments away from downtown Lake Placid and one of the largest protected parklands in the United States.  With Lake…

Mr. C Beverly HillsThe Cipriani namesake might forever be synonymous with Harry’s Bar in Venice – where Ernest Hemingway went to write, and European royalty, movie stars, and socialites came to see and be seen – but today, it’s also associated with an old-world yet decidedly modern hotel and hospitality brand. Fourth-generation scions of the famous family, brothers Maggio and Ignazio Cipriani launched their Mr. C Hotel concept in 2011, deciding no city was more fitting than Los Angeles for their flagship property Mr. C Beverly Hills, to call home. A ritzy and sophisticated affair, it’s been a firm favorite…

(credit: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts)From September 24 – 30th, Beyond by Four Seasons is giving exclusive access to a week-long driving experience through the Italian countryside in a Lamborghini, Ferrari or other car of choice. The brand new Four Seasons offering, Beyond by Four Seasons, An Exclusive Driving Journey Through Tuscany, costs upwards of $50K and is the first iteration of Beyond by Four Seasons experiences pairing luxury travel experiences with exotic and vintage cars. The customized week-long itinerary is designed to showcase the best of the Italian countryside, all with Four Seasons Hotel Firenze as a home base. In collaboration with Canossa…

Agua CalienteYou don’t need to travel to Las Vegas to find rejuvenating spas, luxurious accommodations, cozy restaurants and casino action. Palm Springs has become a destination for travelers searching for an alternative to Sin City. A short two-hour drive from Los Angeles or an easy flight to the city’s international airport from other starting points, sheltered by the San Jacino mountains and the famed warm, dry climate, Palm Springs offers a wide variety of resorts, restaurants and outings. We started our journey in the XC90 Volvo Hybrid SUV. The hybrid model provided great gas mileage, lots of room, a great…

All Images Credit Kempinski Hotels and ResortsSlovenia’s most popular coastal city is Portoroz. The namesake of this seaside haven along the Adriatic coast is the rose which you’ll find everywhere, along with manicured gardens with brilliant bougainvillea bushes and trickling water fountains. This sun-drenched town on the Mediterranean coast is where Europeans have flocked for centuries for some vitamin D therapy, lazing on the well-groomed beaches, and time and in and on the water. This is the Istria region and where you’ll find the country’s most iconic grand dame hotel, the Kempinski Palace Portorož Istria.   Portoroz is certainly a history…