Hotels and Resorts

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is an impressive hotel in Montréal, Canada that has been newly renovated and reigns with 1,037 rooms (100 are suites) and all the bells and whistles that one has come to expect from the Fairmont.

The luxurious Le Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant, in the Province of Quebec, Canada is nestled in the Pedestrian Village a short stroll from boutique shopping and excellent restaurants, and so close to the mountain that they offer ski-in/ski-out services via access on the third floor of the hotel.

The 18-room luxury boutique hotel Antigua Alqueria de Carrión located in Atlixco, Mexico was once a 17th century mansion, and has an intimate bar, restaurant, an attractive swimming pool, and is conveniently located only 15 miles (24 km) from the city of Puebla.

The Casona de la China Poblana in Puebla, Mexico is a gorgeous 10-room luxury boutique hotel located in the historic center of the city that was once a 17th century mansion, and was home to the legendary Catarina de San Juan the "China Poblana" for which the hotel is named. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant, EKOS Restaurante, and each of the guestrooms have their own charm, personality, and style.

La Purificadora Hotel en Puebla, built in 2007, is a stunning contemporary design 26-room luxury boutique hotel located in what was once a 19th century water purification facility in the heart of the historic district of Puebla, Mexico proving that old spaces can be cleverly revitalized and made into something wonderful.

Hotel Holt in Reykjavik, Iceland has been attracting a discerning clientele since it opened in 1965, and this 40-room, 12-suite Reykjavik landmark has the distinction of having the largest privately owned collection of Icelandic art that gives the feel of staying in a stunning art gallery, which appropriately is the name of their elegant fine dining restaurant The Gallery Restaurant where Chef Fridgeir Ingi Eriksson creates French-inspired cuisine.

Located on the prestigious rue Saint-Jacques in Montréal, Canada, the elegant Hôtel Le St-James, which opened in 2002, stands proud; a luxurious, yet tiny property with 61 total rooms (23 rooms and 37 suites) that was once a bank.

The 94-room Auberge Saint-Antoine in Québec, Canada artfully blends more than 700 historical artifacts with contemporary luxury to create a sophisticated and comfortable ambience for its guests. Conveniently located steps away from history, the hotel provided us with a perfect base from which to explore the charming city of Québec.

Sophisticated travelers have been staying at the Baur au Lac in Zurich, Switzerland, a luxurious grand dame hotel overlooking Lake Zurich since in 1844, and today it is still a sought after Luxury Experience where exceptional service and modern amenities complete its stunning package.

If the Fairmont Tremblant, located in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, was any closer to the mountain, I could have reached out my window and touched it. For skiers, it is a paradise, as it is the only ski-in, ski-out resort, and for non-skiers, has enough amenities to make it perfect in any season.