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Columbia HillenKissing the Mediterranean Sea, boutique hotel Maison Dedine is an oasis of calm on the north coast of Tunisia blending an eclectic mix of modern and traditional architecture and decor. Named after its owner Nebil Sinaoul, so close is this five-room, marble-floored mansion to the sea, guests are serenaded to sleep by the rhythmic waves riding in from the Gulf of Tunis. Floor-to-ceiling windows in a lounge on the first floor grant panoramic vistas across the water as birds flit across the glittering waters.  Columbia HillenSoft armchairs, a sofa and shelves of books embracing subjects as diverse as art, cinema,…

The Jack Russell InnLocated on the edge of the tiny, charming Roman village of Faccombe, on the North Downs by the Berkshire-Hampshire border, the Jack Russell Inn occupies an enviable position, with delightful rural walks through farms and prime shooting lands right from the property’s front door. There is much to see and do in the neighboring countryside; including Highclere Castle, which rose to prominence as the setting for the world famous, award-winning Downtown Abbey series. There is also Jane Austen’s house in the village of Chawton and an endless number of walking and cycling routes in the rolling Hampshire…

MGMWhile Las Vegas boasts a plethora of hotels, I recently chose the Park MGM thanks to its casino being one of the few smoke-free in town. I’m not a big gambler, but I love playing a little video blackjack or spinning the wheels on a slot machine while in Vegas. What I don’t like is coughing while I’m doing it and returning to my room in clothes that reek of smoke. So, when I saw the Park MGM made its entire property, including the casino, smoke-free a few years ago, I knew it was where I wanted to stay on…

All Images credit Hotel L'Auberge.Punta del Este has been called the St. Tropez of  South America. It’s actually more like Miami Beach with its gleaming skyscrapers and condo towers owned by mainly wealthy Brazilians and Argentines. The city center is a buzz with plenty of shops, bars, eateries, and massive resorts with guests set up behind dealer tables and slot machines looking to get lucky in their casinos. Its miles and miles of sandy coastal front are dotted with beach clubs where the well-to-do of the world have endless summers of fun in the sun. Just a few miles from the…

The ette Hotel Orlando is a sophisticated wellness property nestled in the heart of one of the world's most enchanting vacation destinations. Renowned for its impeccable service, sumptuous accommodations and consummate amenities, this exquisite boutique hotel offers discerning travelers a distinctive, wellness-oriented stay in O-Town—America’s leading tourism destination attracting around 60 million visitors to this storied city every year. From its meticulously designed interiors, to guest rooms and suites rife with creature comforts, to gourmet dining to-die-for, the ette Hotel promises a delightful journey into the lap of minimalist luxury. Location. Location. Location.The ette Hotel Orlando enjoys prime positioning in…