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Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Review 2026
I spent my birthday at Dorado Beach, and the service quietly stole the trip. An honest look at West Beach, Spa Botanico, the water park, and how to book it well.
Four Seasons Puerto Rico vs Dorado Beach: Which Luxury Puerto Rico Resort Is Right for You? (2026)
I stayed at both on the same trip, Four Seasons for Memorial Day and Dorado for my birthday. Here is the honest head-to-head, and which one fits your trip.
Four Seasons Puerto Rico Review: A Look at the Former St. Regis Bahia Beach
The former St. Regis Bahia Beach is a Four Seasons now, and I stayed over my birthday to see if the reflag works. An honest look at the rooms, the beach, the food, and who it is really for.
The Best Ritz-Carlton Resorts for People Who Love a Really Good Resort
I used to think I was a tiny-boutique-hotel person. Then I took my son to a Ritz, and learned the truth about myself. Here are the best Ritz-Carlton resorts and Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties I love right now, the ones I've stayed at, send clients to, and would book again tomorrow, plus how to get more out of every booking as a Marriott STARS advisor.
Four Seasons Hualalai vs Rosewood Kona Village: Which Big Island Resort Should You Book?
Four Seasons Hualalai and Rosewood Kona Village sit minutes apart on the Kona Coast and deliver two completely different Hawaii Island vacations. Here is how to choose the right one for your family, honeymoon, multigenerational trip, or quiet escape, from an advisor who books both.
Nayara Resorts Review: Springs vs. Tented Camp vs. Gardens
Nayara has three resorts in Arenal, and they are not interchangeable. Here is the honest, firsthand version of which one to actually book: Springs for honeymoons, Tented Camp for the family wow factor, Gardens for value, and exactly when each splurge is worth it.
Four Seasons Costa Rica Review: Is It Worth It?
We spent a few nights at the Four Seasons Costa Rica and it reminded me why this place is such a classic. Thoughtful service, great food, and a resort that just works for families.
Rosewood Amsterdam Review 2026: A Beautiful New Luxury Hotel
I've stayed at a different Amsterdam hotel every visit for the past decade. Rosewood is the most beautiful new arrival, and the most complicated. The rooms are excellent, the spa is striking, and the pool policy nearly canceled the trip. An honest review of who Rosewood Amsterdam is actually for.
Jet Lag with Kids: What Actually Works on Long-Haul Family Trips
Jet lag with kids is not a puzzle you solve. It’s a slow-motion endurance test with moments of comedy, collapse, and occasionally, croissants at 4 a.m. I’ve tried every method — shifting bedtimes, no screens, magical thinking — and the only thing predictable is that it will break you a little and make you stronger, like childbirth or assembling IKEA furniture with your spouse. From Benadryl test runs at 35,000 feet to early bedtimes in Hawaii, here’s what I’ve learned about surviving the time zones with a child (and your sanity) intact.