For centuries, the Athabascans of central Alaska looked up at this 20,320-foot mountain and called it Denali, ‘the Great One’. Then, in 1896, businessman-turned-prospector William Dickey rechristened it in honour of President William McKinley, who hailed from Ohio and had never set foot in Alaska. That’s never sat well with a lot of Alaskans. But whatever you call the mountain, its grandeur transcends any language.
Some of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica are close to the small yet bustling town of Jaco. Two hours away from San Jose, and easily reached by car or comfortable, cheap, ubiquitous buses, Jaco is located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast in the northern part of Puntarenas province.
Located in the quaint small community of Irvington, Virginia, The Tides Inn is a destination beyond compare. Entering the 55th season with a celebrated, full restoration, The Tides Inn offers the finest in waterfront accommodations, warm southern hospitality, acclaimed waterfront dining and luxury amenities.
Hotel Palomar is a unique luxury boutique hotel in Philadelphia that features 230 stylish guestrooms and suites and 4,500 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space. A striking lobby, superb restaurant and onsite fitness center all reflect Hotel Palomar Philadelphia’s story of Art in Motion. Throughout our boutique hotel, original artwork dynamically interacts with soft hues, luxurious custom furnishings and original architectural detailing.
Steps from the powder-white sands of Bavaro Beach is the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana. The hotel attracts everyone from families to couples looking for a romantic getaway. Facilities include beach cabanas and rooftop bars with sweeping views of the beach. This tropical setting gives a taste of true paradise.
The islands are the main characteristic of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture and tradition. Greek sovereign land includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. This is a truly unique phenomenon for the European continent.
Located on the 23-acre Vintage Estate, Villagio Inn & Spa has been dubbed by Town & Country Magazine as a “pleasure seeker’s heaven.” This Tuscan-inspired Yountville hotel property features flowing water fountain pathways weaved throughout lush Mediterranean-style gardens. Experience the warmth and richness of Villagio’s guestrooms and suites that the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine describes as “massive, terribly tasteful and terribly elegant.”
Deauville Beach Resort is a Collins Avenue hotel holds a prestigious spot in Miami Beach history. The property entertained the Rat Pack, and it was the site of the Beatles’ second U.S. performance — broadcast live on the “Ed Sullivan Show” from the Napoleon Ballroom. Old Hollywood glamour still shines through at this unique art deco resort, which maintains its status as a lively music venue with a global roster of entertainers at the onsite jazz club. A sizeable pool, expansive stretch of beach and Miami Modernist architecture strengthen the allure.
