Be prepared to be pampered at Wheatleigh in Lenox, Massachusetts where a stay in the 1893 Italian villa recalls the glorious Gilded Age. Once a private summer "cottage," Wheatleigh is a luxurious 19-room hotel gem in The Berkshires with an American Automobile Association Five Diamond restaurant, The Dining Room at Wheatleigh, featuring contemporary American interpretation of French cuisine created by Chef Jeffrey Thompson.

Canyon Ranch Lenox located in The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts is a highly respected destination spa resort, and if the name sounds familiar, it is because of its sister properties, the acclaimed Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, which opened in 1979, and their newest property, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa Miami Beach in Florida. Canyon Ranch Lenox features gracious guestrooms, has a 100,000 square foot Spa complex, interesting and diverse health and wellness classes, and creative and healthy award-winning cuisine.

Poughkeepsie, New York is in the heart of historic Dutchess County, and the attractive 200-room Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel provides the perfect location from which to discover the area's many attractions.

Some hotels know how to create a luxury experience before you even arrive; Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is definitely one of them. Pampering begins at the reservation level and continues throughout your stay. The hotel's stunning architecture combined with their restaurant, Sixteen, The Spa at Trump Chicago, unparalleled views, and proximity to shopping on The Magnificent Mile make it destined to become one of Chicago's premier landmarks.

The stunning yellow and coral stucco Mediterranean Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is a luxurious oasis situated on 4.5 beachfront acres in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,  just minutes north of Miami, where service and world-class amenities go hand-in-hand. Completing the package and tying it up with a beautiful red bow is 400 feet of white sandy beach dotted with their signature red beach chairs and umbrellas. Ah, La Dolce Vita - the sweet life!

When it comes to luxury, The Pillars at New River Sound in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a stunning 22-room gem located on the prestigious Intracoastal Waterway, where I felt like I was a guest at a secret beach oasis of a dear friend where pampering is second nature to the attentive staff.

When it comes to a perfect location, it does not get any better than the award-winning Campton Place - A Taj Hotel in San Francisco, California, a luxurious little gem located in the heart of prestigious Union Square. 

The Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington, DC is a stunning luxury hotel that was once the childhood home of Al Gore. Conveniently located in prestigious Embassy Row, the hotel opened in late 2008 after a multi-million renovation, and is a welcome addition to the Washington scene.

Did you ever imagine living in New York? The Alex Hotel is a stylish, contemporary luxury hotel with well-appointed suites; has an excellent restaurant named Riingo; and incredible views of the Chrysler building that will make every guest feel like a New Yorker.

The Taj Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1927, is a luxurious oasis that overlooks the Public Gardens and fashionable Newbury Street, which Bostonians refer to as the "Rodeo Drive" of Boston, as the street is lined with prestigious shops.

It is said that the French Quarter begins in the lobby of the Hotel Monteleone and this New Orleans, Louisiana landmark, founded by Antonio Monteleone in 1886, and continuously owned by the Monteleone family for four generations, is the oldest hotel in the French Quarter, and the largest hotel in New Orleans.

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to stay at an antebellum mansion? Look no further than the stately Monmouth Plantation built in 1818 in Natchez, Mississippi, for a luxury experience.

If you have ever dreamed about what it would be like living in the historic Vieux Carré, or French Quarter of New Orleans, then the Soniat House is for you!

The Windsor Court Hotel, located on the fringe of the French Quarter in New Orleans exudes elegance and charm, and hospitality begins at the front door.