Checking into the Casa Magna Resort in Cancun is more like checking into a grand, old world Spanish villa than a resort in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. I stayed here last weekend with four other journalists on a press trip, dubbed “The Return of the Vacation.” We definitely found it in Cancun luxuriating by the pool, feasting on world cuisine, and exploring the Mayan culture. Design With the warm sun blazing across the Caribbean sea and the lagoon surrounding Cancun, Casa Magna […]
Posts tagged: hotels
Mar 3
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Broken Shaker, Miami
What started as a pop-up sensation last spring is now a permanent fixture in Miami’s cocktail landscape. The Broken Shaker is back and it’s here to stay. Along with it came the renovation of the historic Indian Creek Hotel and the launch of the Freehand–making hostels chic again. Walk through the hotel lobby–complete with a summer camp-style activity board–and into the lush veranda outside outfitted with eclectic patio furniture and old school board games. The chill, idyllic setting is certainly […]
Feb 1
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Roommate Mario, Madrid
Location is everything. Getting the right hotel in the right part of the city is critical. Fortunately, in Madrid, the Roommate Hotel group makes it simple. These modern, sleek, and modestly priced hotels are peppered throughout the best neighborhoods. Try Roommate Mario, centrally located in the Palacio Royale and close to the Opera. From the green apple waiting on the nightstand in your bright white room to the friendly concierge, you feel like someone is taking care of you while […]
Jan 7
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Miró Hotel, Bilbao
For the modern traveler on an extended stay abroad, the goal is to strike a balance between comfortable amenities and affordable price points. This often means that hostels and grungy budget pensiones are out, but 5 star luxury is not exactly in, either. Enter Bilbao’s Miró Hotel situated only a few blocks from the mesmerizing Guggenheim. The hotel is the brainchild of Spanish fashion designer Antonio Miró. It’s a sleek boutique hotel that manages to be both modern and comfortable. […]
