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Food

A Meal to Remember: The Willows Inn on Lummi Island

People often ask me what was the best meal I’ve ever had. Without missing a beat, I always say The Willows Inn on Lummi Island. For me, Washington’s San Juan Islands have always held a special allure. Having grown up in Portland, Oregon, I’m no stranger to lush green forests and […]

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Hotel Dispatch: The Surrey Hotel

There’s just something about New York’s Upper East Side. Don’t get me wrong, I love Nolita and Brooklyn as much as the next person, but on my last trip to New York I found myself drawn to to this historic neighborhood with its wide boulevards, unparalleled access to museums and proximity […]

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Hotel Dispatch: Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

The hip Ace Hotel chain’s new outpost in Downtown LA may first and foremost be a hotel, but you hardly need to be a guest to enjoy its many charms. The former United Artists building also houses a rooftop hot tub and bar, a coffee shop, a restaurant and an ornate […]

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Hotel Dispatch: The Modern Honolulu

I grew up going on trips to Hawaii with my family, but we would always stay on Maui or Kaui, never Oahu. I had this idea that Oahu and Honolulu were touristy, cheesy, and just not that interesting. Well a recent trip to The Modern Honolulu at the start of Waikiki Beach […]

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Hotel Dispatch: The W Verbier

The W’s new outpost in Verbier, Switzerland is splashy and sceney, just like you’d expect, but rustic elements and an unbeatable location make it worth the splurge. For more information check out my story on thepointsguy.

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Hotel Dispatch: The Sparrows

The 20-room Sparrows hotel in Palm Springs feels delightfully un-retro but owner Doug Smith says it is a throwback to another time “It’s like you’re staying in an old family camp in the desert 60 years ago.” Similar to the architecture at famed Smoke Tree Ranch, a historic enclave of […]