Never thought about heading to Palm Springs for a quick vacation until a friend of mine suggested it. I am so glad I tried it out. It was quiet, easy to get to and most definitely slow paced.
STAY: When visiting Palm Springs, enjoy the cozy one floor motel that was revamped as the Viceroy. Book one of the private villa rooms that surround the outdoor pool. The all black and white decor with trims of yellow are a refreshing yet bold interpretation of the Hollywood Regency style.
415 South Belardo Road, 1.800.670.6184
EAT: One of the best meals I’ve had was at Mister Parkers at the Parker Hotel. Jonathan Adler’s deconstructed design of the space makes you feel like you just fell down the rabbit hole and entered an entirely different world. If … more …
Scandinavian cocktails, cashmere blankets and no choice but to huddle up close for heat and warmth - sounds like the perfect date venue to me.
Welcome to Polar, a new underground lounge that just opened its doors in New York underneath Gramercy’s Marcel Hotel. A swanky ice den of sorts, you can sip on drinks like Operation Highjump (Reyka Icelandic Vodka, Frozen Grapes, White Grape Juice and Pear Eau de Vie) while sharing an appetizer like Truffle Egg Toast.
Tuck away by drawing down the curtains in a private VIP ice cave - decked with mirrors cozy couches, and plush pillows. Perfect for some not so private PDA.
Polar, at the Marcel, 201 E. 24th St, nr. Third Ave.; reservations@nycpolar.com
Amy Chan, partlySunny Contributor
Vancouver is at the top of most peoples destination travel plans. Like myself, visitors usually enjoy the mix of urban and coastal living that the city offers. With the winter 2009 Olympics around the corner, the hotels have been stepping it up a notch.
Next month a new hotel will be added to the boutique sector, opening up in the Chinatown area. ‘The Keefer’ offers four guest suites (2,400 sq ft self-catering loft apartments with kitchen, twin bedrooms, private lift access and much much more).
I warn you it’s not going to come cheap. These suites run from $800 - $2,950 CAD per night.
The Keefer, 135 Keefer Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
The city of lights and the city of sin. I’m on the move in Las Vegas.
STAY:
The Palazzo Hotel Resort is the newer addition to the Venetian on the Las Vegas strip. Like it’s counterpart, each room is a suite (pretty much the size of a Vancouver apartment). It’s luxuriously comfortable with sunken in living rooms designed with a modern European edge. The kicker for me was the electric curtain and blind opener.
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.607.7777 or 1-877-883-6423
EAT:
Bam! - Is all I have to say. As a seafood lover, I was super excited to try Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant at the MGM Grand Hotel Resort. They serve up scallops from Mane, pike from the Midwest, and chicken fro Alabama. For dessert, the ‘banana … more …
STAY:
Named after the San Antonio Market, The Market Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of Barcelona. It’s walking distance to the las Ramblas and the Contemporary Museum of Barcelona. The environment is casual and sophisticated and you definitely feel at home in their rooms. The suite I stayed in was spacious with a private deck (perfect for suntanning) and a bathroom with the largest ceiling shower I’ve ever seen. The soaker tub is wide enough to fit 3 people laying down side by side (no joke)!
Passage Sant Antoni Abad 10
08105 - Barcelona, (+34) 93 325 12 05
EAT:
Japanese in Spain? Yes, I found a really yummy spot in the city. Nomo Japanese Restaurant is modern and moderately priced. Their menu is laid out like a … more …
