“Now, Oregon is finally catching up, and the once-quiet agricultural zone is dotted with luxurious, thoughtful stays that surprisingly stack up against any wine region in the world. I was born and raised in McMinnville, Oregon, and only later became a travel reporter, so I have a different perspective when it comes to development in the valley.”

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“Few cities in the world have the kind of range that Las Vegas offers. Historically known as a haven for nightlife, its recent crop of luxury hotel openings, slew of new restaurants helmed by buzzy chefs and renewed influx of top-tier musical acts has turned it into a world-class destination for hospitality and entertainment. The best hotels in Las Vegas not only spotlight those offerings, but are experiences in and of themselves.”

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“ This gleaming, art deco jewel, from famed architect Leland A Bryant, has long ruled the Sunset Strip as a celebrity hotspot, once attracting the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. It was restored by its current owner Jeff Klein in 2004, and the second life of the hotel, as a sophisticated adults-only escape, is well underway.”

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“Aman Resorts are known for boutique properties that epitomize remote splendor, and perhaps nothing in their portfolio fulfills that promise better than Amangiri. This isolated sanctuary in southern Utah, whose name means "peaceful mountain" in Sanskrit, draws much of its grandeur from a minimalist design set against the stunning backdrop of the stark Canyon Point desert.”

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“Set just off PCH right at the Kanan-Dume junction, Hotel June Malibu is certainly the most accessible place for visitors to stay in the area. It’s a haven for travelers who are drawn to the property’s association with Dylan, but also those who want to spend time in Malibu a bit outside of the crowded city center.”

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“For duos seeking a romantic getaway on the Strip, major players like the Bellagio and Caesars Palace remain two of the most classic Vegas resorts. But newcomers like the Fontainebleau, which offers an incredible array of new restaurants, and The Cosmopolitan, an ideal spot for soaking in city views, are quickly becoming mainstays.”

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“Phoenix might not be the oldest desert city in the country, but there’s still a shimmer of nostalgia lurking around the remnants of old Route 66 hotspots and hangouts. Such is the case with the newly (re)opened Egyptian Motor Hotel. Established in 1958, the historic spot has been completely reimagined, with plenty of quirky nods to its past. ”

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“Although it’s only a five minute drive from Paso Robles’ town square, Steve Werndorf’s mystical micro-hotel, Inn Paradiso, feels like a world unto itself.”

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“Designed more as bed-and-breakfast outposts than formal hotels, the two Le Petit Pali locations in Carmel-by-the-Sea are a boon for the hotelier, as the city doesn’t allow the construction of new hotels; developers have to wait for a property to come open and then refurbish it. To have not just one but two new buildings within walking distance of each other become available is a rarity to say the least.”

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