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Family Travel Columnist & Contributing Editor
Aug 6, 2026
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3 min read
Experience glamping at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore. Enjoy safari-style tents, wood stoves, and views near Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Jul 16, 2026
It's the kind of hotel that rewards a slow look.
Jun 29, 2026
5 min read
After a sweeping restoration, the Carlton keeps its Belle Époque theater while adding the ease expected of a modern Riviera icon.
May 25, 2026
A review of Kimpton Miralina in Paradise Valley, Arizona, featuring Baja-Sonoran dining, expansive Canyon Pools, spa treatments, stargazing installations, and renovated desert-inspired rooms near Old Town Scottsdale.
May 10, 2026
2 min read
From Costa Rica to Kenya, these wildlife-focused hotels and lodges immerse travelers in nature with rainforest bungalows, safari tents, and unforgettable animal encounters.
Apr 8, 2026
Perched atop Tibidabo, METT Barcelona redefines a historic 1925 landmark with panoramic views, design-forward interiors, a Valmont spa, and standout Catalan dining.
Nov 19, 2025
A private geothermal lagoon, lava-field silence, and Northern Lights wake-up calls make Iceland’s busiest attraction feel worlds away.
Nov 4, 2025
Hjá Jóni, the hotel’s restaurant, does simple exceptionally well.
Jul 8, 2025
4 min read
Tucked in the sprawl of Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Valencia feels more like a private estate than a hotel.
Jun 27, 2025
The Beachside Hotel on Nantucket charms in a different way—with popsicles by the pool and toasty marshmallows.
Mar 30, 2024
Picasso, tartan, folklore, and firelight turn this storied Braemar inn into the Scottish Highlands’ most theatrical stay.
Feb 13, 2023
A review of The Relais Christine Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.