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...
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...
Royal Hotel Sanremo: An Italian Riviera Gem
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...
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...
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...