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4.9/5

Maldives

JOALI BEING, Maldives

July 1, 2026

JOALI BEING sits on the private island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, and it's the wellness-focused sister property of JOALI Maldives. With 68 villas, the largest…

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4.9/5

Maldives

JOALI Maldives

June 29, 2026

JOALI Maldives sits on Muravandhoo Island in Raa Atoll, a natural island so lush and beautiful it feels almost impossibly cinematic, with a commitment to art,…

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3.8/5

Maldives

Niva Velassaru Maldives

June 5, 2026

Velassaru is a beautiful, naturally lush island resort just about 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé, making it one of the easiest Maldives stays for tight…

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4.9/5

Maldives

Finolhu Maldives

July 4, 2025

Finolhu has long been on our list as a must-visit thanks to its pristine location on the longest sandbank in the Maldives and the incredible style brought to…

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4.6/5

Maldives

COMO Maalifushi, Maldives

November 30, 2024

COMO Maalifushi is a stunning resort located in an incredible atoll in the deep south of the Maldives and we were so excited to experience a resort in an area…

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4.1/5

Maldives

Fushifaru Maldives

August 23, 2024

Fushifaru is a small boutique resort located in the beautiful Lhaviyani Atoll, surrounded by beautiful blue water and one of the longest sandbars in the…

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4.4/5

Cambodia

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

May 17, 2024

In the bustling heart of Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, sits the Hyatt Regency. This property provides a great retreat for travelers seeking to experience the…

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4.7/5

Maldives

JA Manafaru, Maldives

July 8, 2022

JA Manafaru is located at the far northern tip of the Maldives, in fact, it’s the farthest north luxury hotel in the Maldives. We were extremely excited to…

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4.6/5

French Polynesia

Four Seasons Bora Bora

May 3, 2022

The Four Seasons Bora Bora is one of the biggest dream destinations in the world and it does not disappoint. The moment you pull up to the dock at Four…

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4.6/5

Maldives

Soneva Fushi, Maldives

November 15, 2021

Soneva Fushi is one of the most “insta-famous” hotels in the Maldives, and for good reason. Offering a unique, Swiss Family Robinson experience, Soneva Fushi…

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4.2/5

Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

October 30, 2021

When you think about the Maldives, Hard Rock is likely not the first hotel name that roles off your tongue. However, Hard Rock, part of the Crossroads Marina…

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4.7/5

Dominican Republic

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

August 25, 2020

Max and I checked in on DAY ONE of the grand re-opening of the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana in July 2020. The joint Ziva and Zilara properties had opened just before…

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4.6/5

Hong Kong

Hyatt Centric Hong Kong

May 19, 2020

An extra last-minute night in Hong Kong landed us at the brand-new Hyatt Centric on the harbor in North Point — a spectacularly modern property where the…

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4.4/5

France

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome

March 10, 2020

We flew to Paris for two night from San Francisco in February and boy, was that a whirlwind! We were going to Paris for a close friend’s birthday and spent…

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4.4/5

Maldives

THE Residence Maldives

February 2, 2020

The Residence Falhumaafushi is situated in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll in the south of the Maldives. A 45-minute domestic flight from Male and a boat ride will get…

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4.5/5

Florida

Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami

November 4, 2019

Miami is a world-renowned hotspot for culture, nightclubs and restaurants with more than 5 distinctly different neighborhoods. I am not a Miami expert yet, but…

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3.8/5

Aruba

Barcelo Aruba

October 28, 2019

We were hosted at the Barcelo Aruba on Palm Beach for a long weekend — endless blue water, a massive Royal Level suite and stand-out service, let down only by…

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4.6/5

California

Carneros Resort & Spa Napa

September 18, 2019

Living in Northern California has its perks. Just 1 hour north of San Francisco is beautiful Napa Valley, home to some of the best wines in the world…as well…

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4.3/5

Nevada

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

June 14, 2019

North Lake Tahoe offers so much in the way of activities, regardless of the time of year. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or spending your days lounging by…

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3.8/5

Fiji

Serenity Island

March 22, 2019

We booked Serenity Island the day we left for Fiji and were absolutely stunned — a private-island gem with incredible staff and beachfront bungalows.

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4.2/5

Fiji

Yasawa Island Resort

March 7, 2019

Entering Yasawa Island Resort has got to be one of the most unique experiences we’ve had to date. We were picked up at the Domestic terminal at the airport in…

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3.7/5

Western Canada

Crystal Lodge Whistler

February 17, 2019

Centrally located in the middle of Whistler Village, the newly renovated Crystal Lodge offers stunning views, excellent dining and fresh-feeling rooms — an…

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4.6/5

Western Canada

Four Seasons Whistler

February 16, 2019

A cozy mountain-lodge escape at the base of Blackcomb, with a cedar barrel sauna, a Tipsy Snowman bar and the warm, attentive service Four Seasons is known for.

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4.8/5

Western Canada

Shangri-La Vancouver

February 13, 2019

A winter weekend in Vancouver at the city's tallest building — the Shangri-La delivers world-class wellness, impeccable service and a suite with views straight…

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4.6/5

Texas

Kimpton Van Zandt, Austin

February 8, 2019

Having never been to Austin, the only thing I’d ever heard about was how hip it is and, well, “weird”. Every person I’ve met in recent years that’s visited…

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4.4/5

California

Hotel Azure, Lake Tahoe

January 20, 2019

In recent years, Lake Tahoe has become a popular ski destination, and rightly so! With over 10 ski resorts surrounding the Lake Tahoe area, it’s easy to see…

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4.3/5

Nevada

THE ROW Reno

December 27, 2018

Max and I were invited to experience the brand new **Spa**at the Silver Legacy in Reno, part of a $100 million project to renovate THE ROW in Reno, Nevada.…

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5/5

Maldives

Milaidhoo Island Maldives

December 6, 2018

When I reflect on our stay at Milaidhoo, the only thing that pops into my mind is the word: *perfection*. I cannot recall the last time I stayed at a hotel and…

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4/5

Mexico

Casa Dorada, Los Cabos

October 8, 2018

Casa Dorada sits on Medano Beach — one of the only swimming beaches in Cabo — with large rooms and beachfront service that make up for some front-desk friction.

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4.6/5

Nevada

Bellagio Las Vegas

September 7, 2018

There is no question that the Bellagio is one of the most grandiose and beautiful hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. The massive lobby, adorned with glass…

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3.9/5

Mexico

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

July 27, 2018

If you’re a World of Hyatt member and you’re looking to maximize your Hyatt points, the Hyatt Ziva is arguably the best value out there. We booked this room…

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4.7/5

Costa Rica

El Mangroove, Costa Rica

May 22, 2018

Arriving at El Mangroove was like entering my favorite beach-chill playlist — a stylish boutique hotel tucked into the mangroves with incredible service and…

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4.5/5

Nevada

Wynn Las Vegas

October 20, 2017

Las Vegas is one of those places where you know that you’re getting a great value for your money. It’s got everything: luxury, delicious food and more…

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