The hotel’s lavish welcome was for us and us alone.
Hotels
Keep Out, Man! Staying in a Tokyo Capsule Hotel
Roadside motel, Japanese-style. Set aside coins if you want to watch in-bunk television.
French for a Night: India’s Hotel De L’Orient
In this coastal Indian town, step back to charming, 18th-century France. Charming except for those door-less toilets.
Morocco: Deep in the Heart of Kasbah Land
Tucked away in northwestern Africa, this Arabic Kingdom is rich with culture, impressive landscape and colorful kasbahs.
Westin Resort and Spa Los Cabos: Where Sun Meets the Sun
With its bright colors and ocean-side setting, the Westin Resort & Spa in Los Cabos is a relaxing place to escape the winter blues.
Snowy Solitude: Callaghan Country Lodge
Sailing down a snowy tubing slope and across a frozen lake isn’t the only winter activity making visitors smile at this B.C. lodge.
Tea Time: Sippin’ at The Ritz in London
Indulge in British tea tradition at spectacular Palm Court, where guest sip Earl Grey and nibble Napoleons.
Helicopter Hiking: British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains
The heli-ride is just the beginning of an adventure to Bald Mountain in the Canadian Rockies.
Chile’s Alps: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Buses and ferries transport visitors through a scenic pass of jagged, snowcapped mountains and fjord-like lakes.
The Inn Above Tide: Where to Stay in Sausalito, California
Luxurious rooms and arguably the best view in the Bay Area make The Inn Above Tide a worthwhile splurge.
Andean Retreat: Hosteria Hacienda Pinsaquí
This elegantly restored manor home is more retreat than hotel. Lounge in the breeze and nosh on regional specialties.
On Top of the World: Cathedral Lakes Park
Sturdy 4-wheel-drive vehicles lug passengers up 4,000 feet of dirt road to a Bavarian-style lodge and a maze of hiking trails.
