College hotel

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

Our latest review from the Caribbean coast of Mexico—the Riviera Maya—is a unique luxury all-inclusive resort, Unico 20 87. Unlike most of them we have covered, this is the place to go if you’re not of the age where your children are in college or in the working world. The big disconnect in the luxury travel industry is that while brands love to feature beautiful 20-somethings without much clothing on in their ads, the people who can really afford the long-established Ritz-Carlton or Royal Hideaway Playacar are more likely to be middle-aged or older and covering up in the sun. Usually when we’re out reviewing luxury all-inclusive resorts, the only people we see under 30 are those who are traveling with their parents. Very few people that age are earning enough cash yet to afford these luxury resorts, despite what you see on Instagram. When you get into your 30s though, you’ve usually got more disposable income to work with, especially if you don’t … [Read more...] about A Luxury All-Inclusive for a New Generation: Unico 20 87

HOME » Luxury Travel Destinations » UNITED STATES » A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico Sante Fe, known as “The City Different”, is a wonderful place for the senses. It is both rich in culture, history, and architecture, all set at the foothills of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With over 320 days of sunshine a year, it is the perfect destination to visit during any season! Santa Fe is also the oldest city in New Mexico, and has certainly earned its place as one of the most cultural cities in the U.S. There are numerous museums, galleries, and historic sites to explore, almost all of which offer a fascinating insight into Native American heritage and art. I recently enjoy a weekend getaway here and have compiled my top recommendations to make the most of your time! Enjoy reading all of the best places to eat, sleep, and explore in Santa Fe! Where to stay:  Hotel Santa Fe: The Hacienda & Spa is a sanctuary for the cultural and … [Read more...] about A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico