Kyoto Zen
Opened in 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has won two prestigious awards for hospitality design. Set in a five-acre pond garden complete with a…
Indulgences: Travel
TROPICAL ESCAPE From the beachfront pool to the tranquil spa and yoga pavilion, a soothing vibe prevails at Naman Retreat in Danang, Vietnam. Après…
Escapes
Stand anywhere in Oxford and you’ll likely find yourself peering through a cluster of sailboat masts toward peaceful waters beyond. The heart of this…
Harbor Vista
One crisp morning last fall, Michael Weiss joined friends on a boat trip to Baltimore. After breakfast in Fells Point, they headed for the…
Chesapeake Country
The second edition of Chesapeake Country celebrates the nation’s largest estuary and its environs with stunning images by photographer Lucian Niemeyer and insightful text…
Indulgences: Travel
OLD CITY ENCLAVE In the heart of Lisbon’s medieval quarter, the Memmo Alfama makes an ideal base for exploring the capital’s historic sites and…
Cachet: Grand Opening
The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, which opened March 20, occupies an ornate, Beaux Arts-style building in historic Fells Point. Originally constructed in 1914, the structure…
Spring Getaways
TROPICAL GETAWAY Velaa Private Island in the Maldives accommodates guests in villas designed by Czech architect Petr Kolar; many overlook the turquoise Indian Ocean….
Global Getaways
WINTER WONDERLAND Snuggled in the Swiss Alps near Gstaad, the 131-room Huus Hotel has been reimagined by Norwegian architect and designer Erik Nissen Johansen….
Time Traveling in Chestertown
Strolling the streets of Chestertown is a little like traveling back in time. A visitor might be in the midst of ordering a cranberry-orange…
Indulgences: Travel
VIVE LA FRANCE Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa offers laidback luxury overlooking Grand Cul de Sac Beach on the French isle of St. Barts….
Indulgences: Travel
TROPICAL GETAWAY Located near the Vietnamese port of Da Nang, Naman Retreat hosts guests in modern villas, some of which are clustered around an…
Indulgences: Summer Escapes
TROPICAL TREAT Guests at the Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda resort on the Japanese island of Miyakojima enjoy heady ocean views from their suites—86 of…
Shore Style
GETAWAY ON THE BAY Opened in October 2015, The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club combines rustic charm and modern chic for a…
Escapes: Festive & Artsy Easton
Easton has long been a gathering spot for a cornucopia of people—from the Quakers who built a meeting house there in 1682 to the…
Hot Spots for 2016
FRENCH PANACHE Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, the French crystal brand’s first hotel, has opened across from MoMA. It boasts 114 luxurious guest…
Indulgences: Travel
SPA GETAWAY The hilltop spa at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles (pictured) pampers guests with individual “Spa Journeys” that may include a rainforest facial, a…
Indulgences: Travel
Tropical Escape Set on French St. Martin’s Baie Longue, Belmond La Samanna caters to sun worshippers and active types alike. Those who can tear…
Escapes: Chesapeake Getaway
A popular Eastern Shore destination, St. Michaels nestles along the Miles River on a peninsula that affords multiple water views. Located between Tilghman Island, Easton…
Applause
A venerable grand dame on downtown Washington’s hospitality scene, the Morrison-Clark Inn has shed its Victorian mantle for a fresh new look. After the…