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I checked in to The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, a hotel that feels equal parts historic, design-driven, and unmistakably San Francisco. Credit: The Clift Royal Sonesta There are some hotels that immediately set a mood, and The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is one of them. Tucked just near Union Square, the hotel felt dramatic in the best way: layered, stylish, and a little unexpected. The Clift has long been part of San Francisco ’s hospitality story, but it does n

Iceland is a magical country, full of mysterious folklore, unique history and mind-blowing beauty. A 10-day Iceland itinerary in winter will allow you experience just enough of the incredible country to leave you wanting more! Inside an ice cave in Vatnajokull. Credit: Two Tall Travellers For the most cost-effective and flexible 10 days in Iceland, you should consider hiring a car. As this itinerary is planned for winter, the safest vehicle to hire is a 4x4 because Iceland’s

Searching for the best cocktails in NYC for National Cocktail Day? These 12 cocktails to try in New York City include savory martinis, spring spritzes, and mezcal cocktails from some of Manhattan’s most notable bars and restaurants. Whether you are planning a night out in SoHo, Chelsea, Flatiron, or the Upper East Side, these NYC cocktails are worth adding to your list. Basil Gimlet Isla & Co LES, Lower East Side Credit: Isla & Co LES This light and herbaceous cocktail featu

I checked in to Hotel Nia, a modern Menlo Park hotel that feels polished, relaxed, and genuinely easy to enjoy. Credit: Hotel Nia Hotel Nia is the kind of property that works right away. It is sleek, stylish, family-friendly without overplaying that angle, and comfortable in a way that makes it feel right for just about anyone. A member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the hotel sits in Menlo Park with easy access to both San Francisco and San Jose, making it a smart base

I checked in to Silverback Lodge in southwestern Uganda, a design-led safari lodge perched high above the rainforest in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Credit: Silverback Lodge There are some hotels that impress you with design, and then there are others that stay with you because of how they make you feel. Silverback Lodge is very much the latter. Set on a forested ridge in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the lodge overlooks one of the oldest rainf

I checked in to Vista Palazzo Verona, a five-star boutique property from the Lario Hotels portfolio that brings a more intimate level of luxury to the City of Romance. Credit: Vista Verona Set in the heart of Verona, the hotel feels especially well placed for exploring one of northern Italy’s most charming and walkable cities — one that is, of course, forever tied to Romeo and Juliet. Verona sits just under two hours east Milan , less than one hour east of Brescia, and a litt