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Two years ago, my mother was admitted to an intensive care unit with a fatal diagnosis. I was 500 miles away – nine hours by car, one-and-a-half hours by plane. I wrapped up my work quickly and phoned airlines for the next available seat anywhere near her hospital bed. The winning ticket was a late

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Like other New York hotel icons – think The Palace, The Pierre, and The Carlyle - Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is greater than the sum of its parts. Yes, it has the requisite fine dining establishment, spectacularly spacious rooms with views over which to swoon, and a luxurious spa.

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Denver’s vibrant culinary scene is evolving at an incredibly rapid rate. Restaurants, bars and breweries are popping up seemingly overnight, with imaginative recipes and chef-driven menus. The food and beverage community here loves to experiment with favorites, as well as reinvent specialties, such as the

The AmaMagna. Photo, AmaWaterways I admit, I am not a ‘cruiser’ and have never vacationed upon water. I’ve never felt the lure of an ocean liner, nor have I yearned for the gentle glide of a European river barge. My worldwide exploration has entailed air and train travel; but water? No thank you. Not my

Thanksgiving weekend is just around the corner, pumpkin spice lattes are in hand, and we’re gearing up for holiday shopping. To create our 2019 holiday gift guide, 10Best teamed up with a panel of travel experts to nominate their favorite items for six different types of travelers. For the past four weeks, our readers have

What makes a great food scene? Is it the variety of cuisines that are available, the number of award-winning restaurants, or a high concentration of celebrity chefs? There are plenty of cities and regions that have become recognized for those criteria and more, but there are many places in the United States that haven’t gotten

Photos courtesy of Boston Harbor Hotel Boston’s Iconic Harbor Hotel Unveils The Most Luxurious Stay in the city with it’s new John Adams Presidential Suite. Boston is known for its prestigious colleges, world-class hospitals and excellent museums. The city was lacking in its offerings with a grand, showcase hotel suite. A suite as unparalleled as

Pripyat Hospital — Photo courtesy of Kristin Amcio Walking through the old hospital in Pripyat, the abandoned town just outside of Chernobyl, sun floods in through shattered windowpanes, illuminating a lopsided operating table and vials scattered across the floor. Our guide on the Chernobyl day tour reminds the group to avoid touching anything. An area

Topnotch Resort Vermont’s Stowe region embodies what comes to mind when envisioning a quintessential Green Mountain getaway. Beyond its renown as “ski capital of the east” surrounded by wide open meadows and working farms nestled among rolling mountains that rise up in every direction, this region is the epicenter of VT craft food producers ranging

“What’s this?” A Vietnamese man’s poking his head under a stretched-out tarp as the Ho Chi Minh City rain steadily beats down. Some 20 steel bowls, splayed out in this back-alley market stand, house a colorful mix of ingredients: cheese-like egg noodles the color of cheddar, baby tamarinds, mung beans, palm tree sap congealed into

Four Seasons Resort Vail Just a 30 minute drive from Eagle-Vail Airport and a little over a two hour drive from Denver International Airport, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail offers 121 suites and guestrooms, a full-service spa, ski concierge, heated pool, restaurant and bar. Spacious and warmly appointed rooms have a garden, mountain or village view,

Photo courtesy of Fairmont Peace Hotel These hotels hit the right notes Whether you want to listen to live music or your favorite artist on vinyl, or maybe learn to play guitar, these hotels will surprise and delight musicians and aesthetes with their melodies. Photo courtesy of Fairmont Peace Hotel Fairmont Peace Hotel – Shanghai, China

Lobster is a Maine culinary hallmark, but there’s a windfall of flavor to explore when you visit New England’s easternmost state. An abundance of high-integrity ingredients from fertile farms and salty seas emphasize primary materials rather than elaborate technique. Life in Maine moves at a pace set by wind, weather and tides, just as it

Photo Credit: The Edgewater In February 1964, a Pan Am flight from Heathrow Airport brought Beatlemania to America. Their third stop on the group’s very first U.S. tour was in Seattle, and while no other local hotel would grant the Fab Four a reservation, The Edgewater embraced the mania with open arms, open doors, and

Nov. 9th, 2019 Across a Miami’s waterway and only accessible by ferry or yacht is another world called Fisher Island. This iconic landmark for the well-to-do is a surreal and secretive place that is not only separated by water but by wealth and privilege. The zip code is the wealthiest in America with a median income

Baked California cake at The Arbour, served flaming — Photo courtesy of Lola Augustine Brown Located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena offers an escape for Angelenos looking to hang out somewhere more laid-back and easygoing. Steeped in history, Old Pasadena has blocks of heritage buildings that house some fabulous

Photos Courtesy of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club Sometimes you need to take a deep breath and relax. Sometimes you need an entire weekend to get your head on straight through mindfulness, meditation, spa-going and healthy eating. For the latter, head to Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Photo courtesy of iStock / Jan_Kowalski Raise a glass to live music Wine country travel isn’t just about the wine, it’s about the experience. These North American wineries treat guests to some of the very best in live music, from world-renowned touring acts, to local groups, to tribute bands and even festivals, voice and sound

Courtesy of Windstar The crisp, cold air greeted us as we arrived in Reykjavik, the clouds low and threatening to rain. As we made our way down to the dock, Iceland started to reveal itself to us: black, craggy lava rocks covered in vibrant, green moss. The Star Pride awaited patiently in the water, our adventure was

Nov. 6th, 2019 StayMarquis is one of the Hamptons’ premier luxury home rental companies with a portfolio of nearly 500 properties, ranging from stylish beach bungalows to multi-million-dollar estates, chic farmland getaways and historic homes steps from town. The company lets guests and owners “rent without reservation,” meaning they take care of everything so that you don’t