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When real estate developer (and former Starwood Hotels & Resorts executive) Paul McGowan was touring colleges with his daughter, he couldn’t find decent accommodations near the schools they visited. So he launched Study Hotels in 2008, with the Study at Yale. A modernist tower in Philadelphia followed, and the Study at University of Chicago is due in 2021. He’d found a void in the market: Plenty of college towns offer little more than a weathered chain hotel, with a floral comforter and a microwave, if you’re lucky. With Study Hotels, McGowan took aim at college-town visitors who long for something chicer. Others took notice. Graduate Hotels debuted in 2014 in a renovated foundry near the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens; now there are 19 Graduates, including Minneapolis, each waving a collegiate pennant in its design. Each offers a kind of cool kitsch. While big brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Nobu are starting to notice the vibrant culture of … [Read more...] about 5 hotels in college towns that really make the grade

Luxury TravelLuxury Travel Cape TownLuxury Travel South Africatravel tipsVacation Ideas October 4, 2019 Spread the lovePlanning a vacation in Cape Town?  Cape Town has become one of the most visited cities in Africa due to the spectacular sceneries to boast on Instagram, but there’s something else about Cape Town that is considered an awesome attraction: the Cape Winelands, home to some of the most prestigious wineries in the world. There is a great number of vineyards in the Cape Winelands, Haute Retreats selected among the ones that not only offer great wines but also great views and the ones that include also unbeatable flavors during a wine tasting. Please find below 10 best vineyards on the Cape South Africa: Tokara Tokara boasts some of the best views and the most impressive architecture of all estates in the region. Located in Stellenbosch Tokara Estates not only makes delicious wines but also its own olive oils, and … [Read more...] about 10 Best Vineyards on the Cape South Africa

“Like the frog in slowly boiling water, few people in the community noticed anything different at first,” the researchers wrote. The announcement in Biddeford that Saturday would be the paper’s final day was met with heartbreak from some readers. But others greeted the news with a mixture of resignation and nostalgia about what the paper had been, decades earlier. “I remember the paper always being central to our lives in terms of information,” said Mayor Alan Casavant, a lifelong resident of Biddeford. Casavant’s parents subscribed; he read the comics as a child and worked his way up to the political stories by high school. When he was elected to the City Council straight out of college, there were typically three local reporters, from multiple papers, at every council meeting, he said. Afterward, they would crowd around to ask follow-up questions. But these days, Casavant gets his news elsewhere. “I had a subscription to the Journal … [Read more...] about In one Maine town, ‘home paper’ is gone after 135 years

Embrace your adventurous spirit this spring, with our guide to the best destinations for March 2020. From Nevada to North Africa, this is the month to tick off a once in a lifetime bucket list experience. Venice Best for: world heritage beauty (landmarks and gothic architecture) Throughout history the world’s greatest painters, including Canaletto, Turner and Monet, have drawn inspiration from Venice’s picturesque Grand Canal and its unique fusion of architecture. Their masterpieces enshrined the city as one of Europe’s most alluring destinations and visitors continue to flock to Veneto’s capital in their droves. During the height of its powers, the Venetian Republic was a key trading port, attracting merchants from all corners of the globe, who brought with them a plethora of architectural influences. This is most apparent in the Doge’s Palace, the seat of government during the Republic, which clearly exhibits the Byzantine and Moorish styles that typify … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in March 2020 –

Tips : Accommodation Related: Capri, Capri Palace, Capri Tiberio Palace Situated in the Campania region of southern Italy, the Bay of Naples, or Gulf of Naples (Golfo di Napoli) as it is sometimes known, is a very popular place to visit, not only for its delicious food, intriguing history, architecture and cafe culture, but also, for its beautiful scenery and high end luxury hotels. Approximately 15km wide and opening westwards into the Mediterranean, the Bay of Naples reaches from Naples and Pozzuoli at its northern edge, to the Sorrentine Peninsula at its southern, with Mount Vesuvius lying on its eastern border. The Bay has many attractions to offer including the islands of Capri which houses many of the most luxury hotels in the area. Ischia and Procida are just a short ferry-ride away from Naples and Sorrento across the Bay, whilst the old Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum are jam-packed full of archaeological interest. It is best to plan your trip to the Bay of Naples in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Boutique Hotels in the Bay of Naples