The Garden of Eden in Bocas del Toro is a hidden, pristine and very private getaway, that feels very remote in this archipelago of ten islands on the Caribbean coast of Panama – yet it is easily accessible. Only a few places around the world have been able to retain the particular atmosphere and authenticity…
Originally built in 1930 as a family home in the newer (at that time) part of Quito just north of the Old Town Center, Casa Joaquin has loads of history and character. The family run, colonial-era inn has been completely renovated, very well-done and tasteful. The decor is stylish, but not at all over…
The small, family-run inn Casa de Las Rosas in Cuenca, Ecuador did not come by its name lightly. This was the home of the Tapia family from 1952 until 2008, and today is run as a six-room boutique hotel by Rosa Tapia Peña, daughter of Luis and Rosa Tapia who built the home. With…
by Shelley Seale Shortly after arriving in Philadelphia and settling into Penn’s View Hotel, I left the hotel for a stroll. I had no particular destination in mind, I just wanted to check out the area and see what was around. Almost immediately, just a couple of blocks away, I turned into quaint Elfreth’s Alley,…
by Patti Mangan Located just two blocks from Cusco’s central Plaza Mayor the Casa Cartegena luxury hotel & spa is a peaceful oasis from the bustling streets and honking taxis. Just paces from the best dining, arts and entertainment the city has to offer, the Hotel Casa Cartegena is a place for personal reflection and…
by Patti Mangan This is more than a luxury hotel experience deep in the heart of the Andes- it is a familiar, loving experience from the moment you arrive. The staff at Sumaq are a genuine family who welcome you with warm smiles and easy laughter. They do this everyday. Make you feel at home….
Classic Elegance & Refined Southern Hospitality Rolling hills speckled with vineyards, sprawling country estates, horse farms and historic homes make up the scenic backdrop of lovely Charlottesville, Virginia. Offering an abundance of natural beauty, history and urban sophistication, Charlottesville is truly a special place. Ranked consistently as one of the best small cities to live in America, Charlottesville…