The Historic Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
In the shadows of Edinburgh Castle sits one of Scotland's most historic properties, The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. When The Caledonian became a Waldorf Astoria Hotel a few years ago it was huge news in Scotland, and we were thrilled about the extensive...
Ballynahinch Castle is the Gem of Connemara!
We love the great feedback we get from clients about Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara. Connemara is located just northwest of Galway and is one of Ireland's six National Park areas. This is a wild and scenic region, often called Ireland's Wild West! The hotel is very proud...
Ellenborough Park’s Exciting New Updates!
When Ellenborough Park opened in 2010 it was very exciting news for lovers of the English countryside. Unlike other beautiful manors in The Cotswolds, this beautiful property was located just outside of Cheltenham. It also had many features that make it a real magnet for...
London’s Milestone Hotel is the Place to be This Summer!
We continue to get more positive feedback from guests about The Milestone in London than any other Celebrated Hotel in England. Did you know that The Milestone was named the #2 city hotel in Europe in last year's Travel + Leisure's WORLD'S BEST AWARDS? It comes down to the...
Gleneagles Hotel: Why We’re Obsessed With This “Glorious Playground”
Sometimes you are so great at one thing, that people fail to understand how good you can be at other things. Gleneagles is such a fantastic example of this premise. As one of the world's great golf destinations, people often fail to realize the breadth of all that there is...
Florence’s Golden Tower: An Intimate Property with a Stellar Location
Florence is full of many historic and famous properties, yet Golden Tower has made a big splash since it opened a few years ago. Few cities in Europe are better for exploring by foot, and with Golden Tower's central location it is obvious why we love this property for so...
Travel Alert: Now is the Perfect Time to Visit London
London is having a record-breaking year. If you plan to visit in the late summer or fall, you may want to go ahead and book before you miss your chance. So what's causing the boom in London travel? Here's what we think: The British Pound remains extraordinarily weak...
Dylan in Dublin is One of the World’s Coolest and Most Fun City Hotels
I have so many incredible memories of my visits to Dylan in Dublin, but two jump out immediately. My first memory of Dylan is when my father and I inspected the hotel days before it opened. We were so wowed by the rooms and style - as well as a junior member of the team...
Why Villa Aminta is Our Favorite 5-star Hotel on Lake Maggiore
I visited Villa Aminta for the first time in 2014 as we were building our initial Collection in Italy. This past fall I was finally able to stay and really explore the region. While most Americans opt for Lake Como, there are many things we love about Lake Maggiore as...
Killarney Park: The Luxury Hotel for Travelers Looking to Explore the Ring of Kerry
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...