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The Most Delicious Traditional Breakfasts Around the World

These days, most people (particularly in the US) down a power bar on the go — or skip breakfast all together. But doctors (and nagging mothers) have long dubbed it the most important meal of the day…and we’d argue it can also be the most delicious. During our travels, we’ve used this MD-approved advice as…

The Best Christmas Brunches and Dinners at Hotels Around the World

Traditional French Christmas Dessert, Bouche de Noel; Photo Credit: afloden Hosting Thanksgiving was exhausting, so we think you should take a break for Christmas and dine out this year. Especially because — while we’re sure everyone loves your “secret recipe” egg casserole — hotel restaurants around the world are serving up some pretty amazing dishes…

World’s Top Hotel Bartenders Spill Their Secret Recipes

We just got a little schooling from the world’s hottest bartenders and our heads are spinning (and not just from the booze). It’s clear these mixologists know how to shake and rattle, and at times it was hard to keep up! But nevertheless, we couldn’t wait for them to reveal their secrets — so we…

Foodie Hotels: Where to Stay for a Foodcation in North America

For true foodies, a vacation that doesn’t involve mouth-watering cuisine is hardly worthy of the title. In fact, food can often be a major focus of a trip; it’s hardly uncommon for the taste connoisseurs among us to plan a foodcation. And in our opinion, it should all start with your hotel. If you stay…

Budget Trips To Napa: Save Your Money For The Wine!

Stomp season may have commenced in September, but it’s still prime harvest time in Napa. Despite the recent earthquake that rocked area hotels and wineries, most are up-and-running once again and where there’s wine, there will be people (friendly ones, at that). This weekend in particular will be packed with wine tastings and tours, ghost…

Cooking Channel’s Judy Joo’s Favorite Hotel Restaurants

Judy Joo, host of Cooking Channel’s Korean Food Made Simple,loves to travel just as much as she loves to cook. With 100 visited countries under her belt, she’s a certified globetrotter — with a knack for spotting the best menus in town. We’re not ones to turn down some insider info, so we sat down…

Ein Prosit! Hotels Perfect for Celebrating Oktoberfest in Germany

Oktoberfest is the world’s greatest beer festival — and the celebration kicks off around the globe on Saturday! But this party isn’t just about guzzling steins of frothy brew while tapping your toes to German Oompah. (Although there’s plenty of that. And we fully support it.) It’s also an excuse to celebrate just about anything…

Ultimate Luxury: The World’s Top 10 Relais & Chateaux Hotels

A hotel has “made it” when it’s honored as a Relais & Chateaux property. After all, established in 1954 in France (mais bien sur?!), this exclusive association is made up of just about 500 hotels and restaurants, combined, that introduce guests “to a deeper, truer understanding of the Art of Living.” Or, in much simpler…