North America

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in north America, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa. Luxuriate in this beautiful Spa resort.

12/07/2016 by .

The Inn and Spa at Loretto

05/07/2016 by .
Santa Fe Inn at Loretto

Given that the two most important attributes for a Santa Fe hotel are location and local ambience, The Inn And Spa At Loretto has it over pretty well all its rivals.   It’s just a block from the Plaza which is the centre of town life and on the prettiest, southernmost side.   And despite its good looks, it’s very fairly-priced in a city where many lesser properties charge more and deliver less.

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Hotel Valley Ho. An architectural beauty in Scottsdale.

16/06/2016 by .

ENCHANTMENT RESORT SEDONA. Experience a stunning desert retreat

09/06/2016 by .

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club

14/05/2016 by .
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The luxurious Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis’s north east coast has come a long way since Fanny Nisbet lived here.  Indeed, I’m sure Britain’s naval hero Lord Nelson must have been quite taken with it each time he came to visit while he was wooing Fanny before marrying her under a giant silk tree on the island. Mind you, as most of the Nisbet team have been here for so long, it wouldn’t surprise me if they were on first name terms with the famous old Admiral.

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Sonora Resort in British Columbia. Stunning wilderness luxury retreat.

02/12/2015 by .

The Little Nell

18/08/2015 by .
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The note from the Little Nell concierge is pretty clear in its intent, “Nick Barb is waiting for you in the cellar.” I quickly make a mental checklist of anyone I might have upset during my stay in Aspen and, relieved Nick is not a name that immediately jumps out, I take the stairs.

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Ingleside Inn. Discover the stardust in Palm Springs.

10/08/2015 by .

Stein Eriksen Lodge. Deer Valley

15/04/2015 by .
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It seems I was in fine company with Stein Eriksen, Norway’s legendary Olympic gold medal ski champion. Not only was I staying at the aptly named and suitably luxurious  Stein Eriksen Lodge, but the man himself was still hands on as the grand fromage of Deer Valley’s skiing operation.

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Virgin Hotels digital personal assistant. Embracing the latest tech.

13/02/2015 by .