10 Reasons to Stay at the Montage Beverly Hills

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My wife Natalie was in LA this past week and since she was on assignment for Style at Home and for her blog OhTravelissima.com, I got to tag along with her while she lived the good life at the Montage Beverly Hills. The hotel was so incredible and if you haven’t been, you should consider [...]

15 Reasons to Stay at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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My wife and I recently spent two blissful nights at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel located in Beverly Hills. It’s an incredible property with lots of features to recommend it. Here are 15 reasons to stay at the Beverly Wilshire. 1. It’s the Pretty Woman hotel Even though the movie Pretty Woman came [...]

United Airlines Announces Turndown Service

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Have you ever dreamed of experiencing the luxury of turn-down service while 30,000 feet in the air? That question may sound a bit absurd, but in the race to bring luxury services to passengers willing to spend the money, United Airlines is doing just that. There are a few new amenities United Airlines is offering [...]

History and Food Come Together at The Saxon, Johannesburg, South Africa

Executive Chef, David Higg's Lamb Chasseur.
Image: Compliments of The Saxon.

In the three months that I spent in Africa, I flew in, out of and through the Johannesburg (or Joburg) airport eight times on South African Airways — to say I was familiar with the various terminals would be an understatement. While I don’t really enjoy spending time at the airport, Joburg has done an [...]

Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach Presidential Package

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Hail to the chief! The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach has a new Presidential Suite package sure to satisfy anyone who wonders what it’s like to be the most powerful man in the world. Trust Johnny Jet, he knows — he’s stayed in this suite before! From the moment you step off your plane until the time [...]

Luxury at Southern Utah’s Amangiri

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By Matt Jacobson: Everything I’ve ever heard about the Aman resorts is true.  From exceptional, but nearly invisible service, discreet amenities, a gift on your pillow and general wonderfulness, Aman’s latest US outpost, Amangiri, delivers on all fronts. Tucked into a private canyon in the Four Corners region (where Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado meet) [...]

Going Beyond: Land, Animals and People

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White rhinos, Phinda Reserve, South Africa. The Africa Foundation, created by &Beyond, currently runs 382 projects in 42 communities in five countries.  I, Michaela Guzy, had the pleasure of meeting several of the dedicated &Beyond staff, one notable character was Les Carlisle.  Among the many titles he carries, are head of conservation, a game catcher [...]

In and around Cape Town and the Western Cape, South Africa

Michaela Guzy's view from her hike at the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town.

Michaela Guzy’s ultimate guide for Cape Town, South Africa and about a 2-hour drive in any direction, for: 1.     LODGING 2.     LOCAL DESIGNERS (shopping) 3.     DINGING/OUT&ABOUT 4.     OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, DRIVES & WINERIES 5.     GIVING BACK and CULTURAL IMMERSION Driving south on the M4.  1.  LODGING: a. Cape Grace, Cape Town/waterfront b. One&Only, Cape Town/waterfront c. [...]