Suzanne's Files - Luxury Travel Insights

Eight Great Winter Events To See and Be Seen

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:24:26 GMT

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you have to hide away inside. The winter season is packed with exciting, glamorous and...

Eight Great Places to Celebrate in London & New York City

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:21:42 GMT

I love all of the festivities and parties that go along with the holiday season—it's the perfect excuse to reconnect with long seen...

Biras Creek Resort, A Romantic Caribbean Island Retreat

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:04:00 GMT

One of my trusted Insiders, Lisa Cashman, recently spent her honeymoon at Biras Creek Resort, a romantic all-suite retreat on Virgin Gorda in the...

Belli Spa Resort, a New Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sicily, Italy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:00:34 GMT

One of my trusted Sicily Insiders, Rossella Beaugie, raves about this new boutique hotel & spa, which opened in early 2009. "Belli...

A Perfect Day in South Kensington, London

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:59:21 GMT

Because I've lived in South Kensington for nearly nine years now, it's difficult to choose only a small selection of great places...

Hotel Ehrenbachhohe, A Cozy Lodge Perched in the Kitzbuhel Alps

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:57:35 GMT

Highly recommended by one of my insiders, Julie Verstraete, after staying at Hotel Ehrenbachhoehe with her family this winter. I'm a big...

Cheat Sheet: Ravello, Italy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:31:19 GMT

I think of Ravello as the classic Italian town, tucked into the Amalfi Coast south of Naples. If you enjoy (as I do) high quality music in a...

Valldemossa Hotel, a Romantic Boutique Hotel in Mallorca, Spain

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:04:23 GMT

This is one romantic getaway in Mallorca. When Frederic Chopin wanted inspiration and relaxation, he would stroll on the property where Valldemossa...

Cheat Sheet: San Diego

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:24 GMT

Having lived in Los Angeles, I consider myself part "California Girl," and there's no better place to live the beach...

Restaurant File: Aspen & Snowmass

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:49:48 GMT

For such a small town, Aspen has a staggering number of excellent restaurants, and the wealth of offerings keeps getting better. Several newcomers...

EXPERT CONNECT: Rent the perfect villa in the Caribbean

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:47:28 GMT

I love staying in great hotels, but I also cherish the freedom, flexibility and privacy of renting a villa—especially in the Caribbean where a...

Black Tomato: Geo-thermal Diving Safari in Iceland

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:46:09 GMT

This one falls into my "You can't be serious" category—a long weekend adventure in Iceland that takes you on a journey...

Sporty Adventures in Vermont: Golf, Hiking, Skiing & more

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:45:05 GMT

When the fall leaves turn in a blaze of color, then give way to a blanket of winter snow, Vermont offers a spectacular backdrop for exhilarating...

Ultimate International Adventures

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:30:53 GMT

Whether I'm in Paris or Papua New Guinea, I love to venture off the beaten track. But sometimes it's too intimidating or too...

Eight Great Yoga Retreats

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:18:07 GMT

Classes by expert yogis, chakra-rebalancing spa treatments and super-healthy organic cuisine—these top international yoga retreats will set you on...

Dine at Private Homes in Italy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:11:24 GMT

It's safe to guess that there are more restaurants in Italy than there are stars in the Milky Way. But increasingly these days I see...

Verbier, My Insider Tips

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:05:34 GMT

Verbier, with its stunning settings is one of my favorite ski-resorts world-wide. And very convenient that I've many friends with chalets...

Hotel Vanessa, Overlooking the Valaisans Alps

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:56:48 GMT

Hotel Vanessa, is re-opening December 2009 after undergoing near-complete renovation. Tucked away behind the Place Centrale, it is a lower-priced...

San Domenico Palace Hotel

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:40:34 GMT

This 15th-century monastery was converted into a hotel in 1866. But don't expect monastic frugality—the decadent decor comprises marble,...

Grand Hotel Timeo

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:39:22 GMT

Jody Adams, the James Beard Award-winning chef at Rialto in Cambridge, just outside Boston, says entering the Grand Hotel Timeo feels like stepping...