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Inside Aman Rosa Alpina. Aman Rosa Alpina, in the

Inside Aman Rosa Alpina.

Aman Rosa Alpina, in the charming village of San Cassiano in the Dolomites, has been one of the most talked-about hotel transformations in Europe in the past year.

I was lucky to spend three nights here two weeks ago, staying in one of the junior suites just a month before the property’s first anniversary as an Aman this July.

For those who knew and loved the original Rosa Alpina, this is far more than a refresh. After a two-year transformation, the hotel has emerged with a quieter, more contemporary look that is unmistakably Aman—defined by space, serenity, wellness and understated luxury. Yet what impressed me most is that the Pizzinini family remains very much part of the story.

I had the opportunity to spend time with Hugo Pizzinini during my stay, and what struck me most was his pride in what has been created here. There was no sense of trying to recreate the past. The focus is firmly on the future. That philosophy is evident throughout the property. I stayed in the newer annex building, where just a handful of photographs quietly acknowledge Rosa Alpina’s history - a thoughtful nod to the past without dwelling on it.

Our TRUE schedule kept me moving during my stay, but every evening seemed to end late night at the piano bar where the long-time pianist has been entertaining guests for years. It became our nightly gathering place. Even after the kitchen had officially closed, the team somehow managed to produce what may have been the best club sandwich I’ve ever had, and quickly became a nightly ritual. To me, that’s luxury hospitality—not because they had to, but because they wanted to.

Spending time here, it’s unmistakably Aman—from the serene public spaces, scenic pool and spa to the private cinemas and elevated cuisine. But what stayed with me wasn’t the design - it was how beautifully they balanced honoring a remarkable legacy while confidently embracing the future.

The hotels I remember most aren’t always the newest or the grandest. They are those with a story and who evolve without losing who they are. Aman Rosa Alpina is one of those places.

#Aman #amanrosaalpina #dolomites #altabadia #

During my scouting trip to Venice last week, I spe

ORIENT EXPRESS VENEZIA Inside one of Venice’s newe

ORIENT EXPRESS VENEZIA
Inside one of Venice’s newest grand palazzo hotels

As part of my recent time in Venice exploring the city’s newest luxury hotel openings, I toured the newly opened Orient Express Venezia, which welcomed its first guests on April 1.

Set within the 15th-century Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, originally built as a noble Venetian residence in 1436, the 47-room hotel marks only the second Orient Express hotel in Europe, following Rome’s debut in 2025.

The palazzo was designed by the architect behind the Doge’s Palace, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks.

The scale, grandeur and craftsmanship of the public spaces and most notably the suites I saw is extraordinary. Towering frescoed ceilings, grand proportions and dramatic historic details make them some of the most impressive accommodations I’ve seen anywhere. The kind of rooms where you half expect royalty to walk through the door.

I also loved the courtyard garden—a rarity in Venice—tucked behind antique gates and hidden from the bustle of Strada Nova. Guests can arrive at the hotel through here or make a grand entrance by private boat through the palace’s water gate on the canal.

An exciting new addition to Venice growing luxury hotel scene!

#orientexpressvenezia #hotelswelove #hotelchic
#HotelDesign #hotelopening

Come take a peek inside The Venice Venice, one of

Come take a peek inside The Venice Venice, one of Venice’s most intriguing newer hotels.

I recently spent a few days in Venice exploring some of the city’s newest and most anticipated hotel openings. While there, I chose to stay at The Venice Venice Hotel. a hotel I had been curious about for quite some time.

Housed inside a 13th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal and created by the Venetian founders of Golden Goose, the hotel is a fascinating juxtaposition of old and new. Original frescoes, centuries-old wooden ceilings and historic architectural details sit alongside contemporary art, minimalist interiors and pieces by local designers.
After a six-year restoration, the vision wasn’t to recreate the past, but to create something unexpected while honoring
it.

Part hotel, part gallery, part concept store, part gathering place, Venice Venice feels deeply connected to the city around it. My Grand Canal suite was flooded with light at sunset, Francys restaurant buzzed each evening along the water, and while being just steps from the Rialto Bridge and 10 minutes from San Marco, the property somehow feels private and hidden away.

What I loved most was the contrast. Historic Venice on the outside, creative and contemporary Venice on the inside.

A hotel full of character, personality and a strong sense of place, The Venice Venice is an instant favorite in Venice.

Stay tuned as I share a few more exciting new hotel openings in Venice and the Dolomite in the coming days. #thevenicevenicehotel #veniceitaly #luxuryhotels #venicehotels #hoteldesign

Oh, If these walls could talk...Few hotels are as

Oh, If these walls could talk...Few hotels are as woven into the fabric of Miami as the Delano Hotel.

Just eight weeks ago, I was walking through the Delano in a hard hat, touring a construction site and honestly wondering whether this legendary hotel would be ready in time for Le Miami. Fast forward to this week, and I found myself back again—this time touring the finished property, dining at Gigi Rigolatto, and seeing firsthand the return of one of South Beach’s most iconic hotels.

Anyone of a certain age who spent time in Miami has a Delano story. I sure did. Since its reinvention by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck in 1995, the Delano was was the epicenter of South Beach, and definitely the place to be.

Few hotel openings this year have generated as much anticipation as the Delano Miami Beach reopening. After a six-year closure and $100 million transformation, the icon is back and I can confidently say it was well worth the wait. Thankfully, many of the elements that made the Delano legendary remain: the iconic signage, the muted aesthetic, the Rose Bar, and what is still, in my opinion, the nicest pool in South Beach.

Now under Ennismore, the focus has shifted from nightlife to wellness, with two pools, a forthcoming spa, private membership offerings, and a more sophisticated sense of luxury.

One of the highlights of my visit was dinner at Gigi Rigolatto, Paris Society's first U.S. outpost. Having dined at the original in St. Tropez, I had high expectations—and it absolutely delivered. I also had the chance to peek inside the members/hotel guests-only Mimi Kakushi, but with a press event in full swing, it was too hard to take pics.

As South Beach prepares for the arrival of Aman, Auberge's Shore Club, and Rosewood's Raleigh along with the recent opening of The Shelborne by Proper, the hospitality landscape of South beach is evolving rapidly with a focus on sophistication, glamorous restaurants and wellness over nightlife with Delano making its foothold right in the middle of it all.

#hotellife #hotelopening #delanomiami #southbeachmiami #hoteldesign

A four-hour drive from Chiang Mai brought us north

A four-hour drive from Chiang Mai brought us north to Chiang Rai — an easy journey made even better with stops along the way, including the striking White Temple Wat Rong Khun and one of our favorite meals of the trip (🍔🍔) at Emma Divit, a charming riverside family-owned bakery and restaurant.

From there, we arrived at one of the most special stays I’ve ever experienced: the exclusive Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, magically set in the jungle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River.

We spent three unforgettable nights here, welcoming the New Year in a way I’ll never forget — releasing candle-lit lanterns into the sky and watching hundreds of tea lights float down the Mekong.

With just 15 luxury tents with every amenity imaginable, the camp feels intimate and deeply personal. Everything about the experience — the setting, the people, the elephants and pace — was thoughtful and intentional. Mixing in a deep tie to elephant conservation, this is definitely among our top stays of all time.

Some highlights that stood out in our experience.  • Arriving by longboat along the Mekong River • Daily breakfasts with two rescued elephants Linda and Plum, cared for by the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation • Walking with several of the elephants (there are 20 rescues) and learning their heartbreaking individual stories and personalities.  • A private BBQ dinner, ending with lanterns released into the night sky (poorly timed on our part might add)  • A private cooking class where we made fried rice, chicken pad Thai (our favorite of the trip), and mango sticky rice • Sublime treatments in an open air pavilion.  • Staying in the beyond stunning two-pavilion Explorer’s Lodge, with a pool seemingly floating above the jungle

More than anything, it was the people that resonated the most. A superlative experience.

#hotelswelove #goldentriangle #fsgoldentriangle #luxurytraveler #hotellife

To all the hotels we loved the most in 2025- see o

To all the hotels we loved the most in 2025- see our post on the hotels that stayed with us the most and will always be on our recommendation list.

Coming next: A very selective and subjective list of the key 2026 hotels openings that are worth planning around.

#2025hotels #2026hotels

As the year wraps, I’m thinking less about how man

As the year wraps, I’m thinking less about how many hotels I stayed in — and more about the ones that genuinely stayed with me throughout 2025… the places that earn permanent spots on my recommendation lists.

I experienced so many remarkable properties firsthand this past year that truly delivered beyond the hype and headlines to where it counts: personalized service, a strong sense of place, and a unique thoughtful style.

My 2025 Stays that stood out (in no particular order):

* Four Seasons Surfside, Miami — A perennial beachfront favorite north of Miami. One of my favorite hotel bars
* Palm Beach Palm House — A fun, fresh newcomer - exactly what Palm Beach needed
* Adare Manor, Ireland — A true six-star experience in a jaw-dropping castle setting
* Cashel Palace, Ireland — Horse-country heaven in a beautifully restored historic house
* Enasoit, Kenya — A magical, family-owned private camp in the Laikipia highlands
* Cottar’s Camp, Kenya — A romantic Out of Africa–style tented camp in a remote corner of the Mara
* Peponi Hotel, Kenya — Low-key yet cultish; a longtime family-owned seaside boutique in Shela
* 137 Pillars Chiang Mai — A 30-suite boutique oasis in the heart of the city
* Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle — An unforgettable way to end the year at this elephant-centric ultra-luxe jungle hideaway in northern Thailand.
* Les Fermes de Marie, Megève — Rustic-chic alpine farmhouse retreat
* Four Seasons George V, Paris — Elegant, traditional, and unapologetically Parisian amid a sea of modern alternatives
* The Emory, London — An ultra-discreet newcomer redefining with epic rooftop bar
* Maslina Resort, Croatia — Secluded, chic seaside wellness retreat on Hvar
* One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro —A grand show-stopping property with killer spa

Four places I visited without overnight stays, yet left a lasting impression

* Lemongarten, Brač — A chic farmhouse hideaway with stunning grounds on island of Brač
* Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik — Visited pre-reopening; stylish and luxe in Dubrovnik
* Faena New York - Faena brings its vibe and drop dead interiors to NYC
* At Sloane London - Sexy boutique hideaway in Chelsea.

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