By Erin Magner | ModernLuxury.com | August 3, 2010
Who needs yet another day at the hotel pool? Give your skin some respite from the UV rays with a few of our favorite new treatments and events happening at spas in L.A. and beyond. read more
By Rebecca Taras | ModernLuxury.com | August 1, 2010
We still can recall the days of the original Trader Vic's, and the first time we ever saw a wedding in the Red Lacquer Room. The historic Palmer House Hilton is built on memories—140 years to be exact—and since previous guests such as Charles Dickens and Buffalo Bill aren't around to share their memories, the Palmer House is inviting you to share yours. read more
Memories of techno-colored carpets and UB40’s “Red, Red Wine” have kept us on dry land for quite some time. But Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic is out to prove us wrong. read more
By Rebecca Taras | ModernLuxury.com | June 30, 2010
Whether your Independence Day plans involve a gathering with family or friends—or literally being independent—there’s still time to plan a weekend getaway sans plane ticket. Just a short 90 minute drive from Chicago, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the popular Lake Geneva, Wisconsin area. While the resort always throws a star spangled weekend of festivities, this year you could say they are adding a few more fireworks to the celebration. read more
By Rebecca Taras | ModernLuxury.com | June 14, 2010
With summer travel season in full swing, hotels are luring customers with packages designed to enhance the guest experience. If you’re over the traditional options that encourage female or family bonding, there’s a hotel group that’s thinking outside the box—which is not the size of your room, by the way. read more
I was awakened by a dream. It was my first attempt at meditation, and instead of finding enlightenment or inner peace, I fell asleep in my chair.
I was at The Chopra Centerin Carlsbad, California, a mind and body wellness retreat that intertwines holistic philosophies with the rationale of modern science. I figured if I was going to tackle this ancient stress-relieving technique and quiet my hyperactive mind, I might as well learn from the best: the retreat’s founder, Deepak Chopra. read more
Hawaiian culture and island beauty intermingle in this 30,000-squre foot spa. Kapalua Spa features 19 treatment rooms, outdoor hale, signature treatments and stunning Moloka‘i views.
Has your jet set life got your furry friends singing the blues back home? Trump Hotel Collection is making globetrotting a little more canine-friendly one hotel at a time. read more
Sure, the south side of Kauai doesn’t have the natural wonders of the north (those who name southern Poipu Beach best in the world need to get out more), but with the opening of Koa Kea Hotel it can now boast read more
By Caroline Rath | Photo Courtesy of Crazylibellule and the Poppies | November 25, 2009
French fragrance specialists take special pride in their olfactory heritage, which they carry on with the most staid attention to traditional methods. But one Parisian perfumer has created a covetable line of scents that eschews elements of tradition -- namely, the pesky perfume bottle. read more
