Jonathan’s Gems: Killarney Park is a great luxury base for exploring the Ring of Kerry and entire region!
I remember the first time I visited Killarney Park. I was struck by so many things that made this hotel special. That was over 10 years ago. Since we have booked literally thousands of happy guests as this hotel. Here are my favorite things about Killarney Park: The...
Jonathan’s Gems: Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Bath’s Royal Crescent!
Sometimes staying in a hotel is a lot more than simply staying in a hotel. One of my favorite examples of this is The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa which is located (you guessed it!) in the heart of The Royal Crescent, Bath, one of the world’s most iconic structures. The...
Jonathan’s Gems: Royal Hotel Sanremo has it all on the Italian Riviera
We get many requests for off-the-beaten path experiences for our clients in Italy – places where clients can go and the numbers of Americans are at a minimum. We also get requests for alternatives to the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast. In 2016 we added Royal Hotel...
Jonathan’s Gems: London’s Athenaeum is better than ever – especially for families!
The Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair is better than ever after extensive updates. It is still such a top destination for families traveling to London, but it is so much more – especially when it comes to their hot F&B options. FAMILY FRIENDLY ROOMS & KIDS...
Jonathan’s Gems: Exciting Updates at Lucknam Park in the English Countryside
One of the most frequent requests we get at Celebrated Experiences is for a “Downton Abbey” type of hotel experience. I really love this request as it shows a traveler who wants to really create true lasting memories rather than the traveler who would prefer to see the...
Jonathan’s Gems: Our favorite things to see and do at Dromoland Castle in Ireland
The first Celebrated Hotel I ever visited in Ireland was Dromoland Castle. I will never forget turning onto the drive leading to the castle and seeing this incredible property as I rounded the bend. How can you not think you are living in a fairy tale! I fell in...
Jonathan’s Gems: Live Like Royalty in Rome at Villa Spalletti Trivelli
I am in love with Villa Spalletti Trivelli in Rome. As the owner of a family owned and operated business, I certainly have an unapologetic bias toward hotels that operate in the same way. Sadly, over the past decade there have been fewer and fewer available properties that...
Jonathan’s Gems: So Much Buzz about the Cliff at Lyons in County Kildare!
One of our new Celebrated Hotels for 2017 has gotten lots of attention, Cliff at Lyons. This is the sister hotel of two very popular Celebrated Hotels: Cliff House Hotel on Ireland’s southern coast and Cliff Townhouse on St. Stephens Green in Dublin. As one would expect...
Jonathan’s Gems: Rosewood London’s Trendsetting Food & Beverage Scene
When Rosewood London opened in 2013 few knew how quickly this would become one of the world's greatest 5-star hotels. From the moment the guests arrived, it quickly became a favorite with extraordinary suites, one of the hottest bars in London and one of the best entrances...
Meet Baglioni Hotel Regina, Newest Celebrated Hotel In Rome
Centrally located on the Via Veneto, this property is near the Villa Borghese and a stone's throw from the Spanish Steps. The suites here are especially remarkable and better value than other Roman...