by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Aug 11, 2012 | Hotels, Travel
The following hotels are either a) places that have come recommended to me in which I have not yet stayed, or b) places I am fond of. So, take my word for it. Or take someone else’s. New York City The Surrey The Hudson Hotel (I stayed there for the US...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Jul 1, 2012 | Hotels, Travel
When you go to one of the top 50 eco-lodges in the world (according to National Geographic), you’re bound to have a nice time. And I did. When the manager of Pico Bonito Lodge in La Ceiba, Honduras summarized to me that luxury isn’t just about amenities,...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Jun 1, 2012 | Hotels, Travel
On a recent work trip, I had the chance to stay at the Four Season in Denver. In life, I am perpetually perplexed that “Four Seasons” and a “Ritz Carlton” are not simply interchangeable words (and hotels), and this stay was no exception. I kept...