As an ultramobile traveler, you do not have time to thoroughly research travel destinations. Luckily, there is a series of travel guides that does that legwork for you. Art/Shop/Eat (W.W. Norton; Tradeback; $13.95) guides offer the best tips on visiting a city's must-do hotspots, including museums, galleries, upscale boutiques, outdoor markets, fine restaurants, hip clubs, and … [Read more...]
A HEDONIST’S GUIDE TO PRAGUE
When you travel, do you like to sleep in boutique hotels, dine at trendy restaurants, drink at chic bars, and party, shop and play like there is no tomorrow? If so, then a travel guide series called A Hedonist's Guide to...(Hg2) is perfect for you. Hg2 is unique because it takes you off the beaten track with the latest recommendations. Its information stays current because a … [Read more...]
A SLEEK SLEEP IN PRAGUE
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 FOR ANY SEASON
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...]
CHECK IN AS MR. AND MRS. SMITH
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...]