Articles by Fran Endicott Miller

Plan a Luxury Villa Summer Holiday with Haute Retreats

Plan a Luxury Villa Summer Holiday with Haute Retreats

The forecast for top 2023 summer holiday destinations is in.

Culinary & Cocktail Choices Abound at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Culinary & Cocktail Choices Abound at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Following an extensive restoration, the re-opening of Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid establishes the iconic five-star hotel as one of Spain’s most innovative dining destinations.

Spain’s First Ever Four Seasons Hotel Makes its Debut in Madrid

Spain’s First Ever Four Seasons Hotel Makes its Debut in Madrid

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid’s initial debut two years ago was thwarted by the strains of the pandemic, but with the world once again a traveler’s oyster, the grand hotel is ready for its close-up.

10 Day Italian Getaway Highlights the Best of City and Coast

10 Day Italian Getaway Highlights the Best of City and Coast

Experience the best of Italy with a ten day City and Coast Getaway that begins in the Eternal City with five nights at five-star Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, a former 19th century Roman palazzo with 78 spacious rooms and suites featuring Baroque-inspired frescoed ceilings.

Domaine Carneros is a Napa Valley ‘Must Stop’

Domaine Carneros is a Napa Valley ‘Must Stop’

Visitors to the Napa Valley can enjoy a plethora of wine tasting options to sate every vinous craving.

Huntington Beach’s Laid Back Brand of Luxury Suits its Surf City USA Vibe

Huntington Beach’s Laid Back Brand of Luxury Suits its Surf City USA Vibe

Located in Orange County between Los Angeles and San Diego, Huntington Beach – officially known as Surf City USA - has long been characterized as California’s quintessential surf town.

Meadowood Resort’s Luxe Quotient Continues to Soar

Meadowood Resort’s Luxe Quotient Continues to Soar

As if Napa Valley’s Meadowood Resort was not already posh enough, the recently completed renovation of three new swimming pools and remodel of the state-of-the-art fitness studio sends the resort’s luxe quotient soaring.

Swirl, Sip, and Swoon Aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna

Swirl, Sip, and Swoon Aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna

Luxury is inherent on AmaWaterways’ stunning AmaMagna. Spacious accommodations and swank amenities enchant even the most experienced river cruiser.

In Budapest, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace IS the Destination

In Budapest, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace IS the Destination

The concierge desk at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace welcomes guests with a ‘Budapest Bucket List’ pamphlet that features some of the city’s top attractions.

Rain or Shine, Seattle's Urban Energy Inspires

Rain or Shine, Seattle's Urban Energy Inspires

There is no doubt that Seattle on a clear day is spectacular. And contrary to popular belief, the Emerald City experiences many days where Elliott Bay shimmers in the sunlight.

The InterContinental San Francisco Offers Some of the City’s Best Views

The InterContinental San Francisco Offers Some of the City’s Best Views

Pick your picture window view at the InterContinental San Francisco and then sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. With 556 modern rooms, each facing one of the four cardinal directions, every vantage point showcases the city’s urban energy unfurled both below and above.

All Aboard! Rocky Mountaineer Reveals the Splendor of the Canadian Rockies

All Aboard! Rocky Mountaineer Reveals the Splendor of the Canadian Rockies

Luxury, similarly to beauty, is ‘in the eye of the beholder.’ For some, luxury is time; time to relax, to unwind, to disconnect.

Wine Country Luxury: Sonoma’s Reimagined MacArthur Place

Wine Country Luxury: Sonoma’s Reimagined MacArthur Place

If luxury is in the details, then Sonoma’s recently reimagined MacArthur Place easily tops the list of Northern California wine country’s most luxurious hotels.

Kick-Start Wellness at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village’s Signature Retreat

Kick-Start Wellness at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village’s Signature Retreat

Several weeks have passed since I returned home from Westlake Village, and the effects of this transformative health and wellness retreat continue to reverberate.

West is Best: Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina

West is Best: Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina

The early 20th century outrigger canoe that spans the length of the spacious lobby is the first indication that this is not your typical tropical resort.