Ten-foot glass doors part silently, granting access to a minimalist white lobby. A pyramid of green apples graces the glossy black reception desk, where two clerks speak to guests in the high-ceilinged room: one in perfect English, the other in perfect German. Behind another glass partition, a bar stands fully stocked with pastries and an array of libations. Geometric red … [Read more...]

Atlanta, the capitol of the New South, is the perfect place to visit year-round to get a mixture of southern hospitality and city sophistication. When staying in town, make Four Seasons Hotel your home away from home. The upscale hotel is located in the Midtown neighborhood, which is the cultural center of the city. There are 226 elegant rooms and 18 luxurious suites in the … [Read more...]

To spice up your relationship, the next time you and your lover go scampering off to a weekend getaway, check into a hotel as Mr. and Mrs. Smith. This pseudonym allows the two of you to become different people while enjoying your stay. To figure out which hip hotel you should play at, check out The Smiths' Hotel Collection (Universe Publishing; Tradeback; 304 pages; $29.95) . … [Read more...]

If you want to visit a European city, but you do not want to fly across the Atlantic, then visit Toronto. Toronto, which means “meeting place” in a Native American language, is the world’s most diverse city and Canada’s largest city, with five million residents. Once you arrive at this metropolis, check your bags and relax at a gem of a hotel, Sutton Place. Stay in one of its … [Read more...]

Charlotte, nicknamed “Queen City” after King George III’s wife, is growing. It is experiencing a growth in its population and economy. The region has nearly 1.6 million residents, and it is the nation’s second largest financial center. This city is full of southern charm sprinkled with a southern style of luxury. Ballantyne Resort & Spa is part of that luxury. Each of the … [Read more...]