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The 12 Best Cooking Classes at Hotels Around the World

Free demonstration cooking class in Thailand If social media has proved anything over the last few years, it’s that we are all a bunch of not-so-closeted foodies — especially when we travel. Those who have eaten their way through foreign lands not only know that a great meal can be one of the most memorable…

The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in NYC for Summer 2015

We’ve told you about New York’s amazing rooftop bars in the past, but the bar scene in this dynamic city is always changing — so we’re updating our list. Here we bring you the summer 2015 edition of the city’s top rooftop bars. From new spots in increasingly popular West SoHo, to Midtown rooftops with…

The 6 Best Cocktail Gardens Around the World

Spring is here! The return of the sunny season means vegetables are ripe for the picking, and herbs and flowers are blooming. One of the recent trends we’ve seen across the hotel industry is the use of on-site gardens to produce plants that can then be incorporated into the menus at the properties’ restaurants and…

The 10 Best Restaurants for Easter Brunch Across the Country

Easter brunch is a longstanding tradition in many families, and for those who enjoy a truly decadent spread, there’s nothing like letting someone else do the cooking. From San Diego to Baltimore, from Honolulu to Vegas, here’s a look back at some of our favorite hotel restaurants that served Easter brunches to make any bunny…

Our Expert Guide for Newbies to Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio, a small peninsula on the Pacific coast side of Costa Rica, is one of the most visited and biologically diverse areas in the country. We recently expanded our coverage there, to bring you thousands of photographs of 16 properties, from a family-friendly jungle retreat to a romantic boutique overlooking the ocean. Beyond giving…

$1,000 for a Bagel, And Other Insanely Expensive Hotel Eats

You can generally expect to pay more for a grab-and-go pastry or snack at a hotel than at your average coffee shop. But when the bill for a bagel clocks in at $1,000, even we are shocked — and we’ve seen some pretty pricey hotel eats. But then again, this is not your average bagel.…

Your New Best (Late-Night) Friend: A Hotel Pizza Vending Machine

Pizza Vending Machine at the aletto Kudamm Hotel & Hostel We’ve seen lots of work-arounds at hostels that don’t provide proper restaurants: on-site coffee shops, delivery service from neighboring restaurants, and communal kitchens — but the pizza vending machine found under the stairs in Berlin’s aletto Kudamm Hotel & Hostel is an absolute first. Hungry…

London Fashion Week: Where to See and Be Seen

New York Fashion Week may have come have to a close, but don’t fret — London Fashion Week has just arrived. And with hot U.K. labels like Stella McCartney, Temperley London, and Burberry Prorsum, we know that the catwalk will be just as innovative across the pond as it was here in New York. Plus,…

Plan Your Next Girls’ Getaway: Nine Hotels to Suit Every Style

Who doesn’t love a girls’ trip? A fun getaway is the perfect way to get together and reconnect, whether you all live in cities across the country or in the same neighborhood. And if you find yourself single this Valentine’s Day, well, we think a girls’ getaway is JUST what you need! After visiting countless…