Articles by Fran Endicott Miller

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.

Archer New York Sets the Stage for this Boutique Brand

Archer New York Sets the Stage for this Boutique Brand

Who is Archer? Though his identity remains a mystery, clues abound at his six luxury boutique hotel properties.

Luxury Reborn: Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Epitomizes the Area’s Revival

Luxury Reborn: Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Epitomizes the Area’s Revival

Virtually unrecognizable from its buttoned-up past, New York’s Financial District has in recent years experienced a vibrant reincarnation.

Passion and Serenity at Paso Robles’ Allegretto Vineyard Resort and Spa

Passion and Serenity at Paso Robles’ Allegretto Vineyard Resort and Spa

Of all of the Ayres Hotels located throughout Southern California – and there are several – Allegretto Vineyard Resort is the brand’s stunning showpiece.

Pristine Paradise: Four Seasons Resort Lanai

Pristine Paradise: Four Seasons Resort Lanai

It is rare in today’s modern and crowded world to encounter a vacation locale so unspoiled and so pristine as the Hawaiian island of Lanai.

Paradise Found: Punta Mita, Mexico

Paradise Found: Punta Mita, Mexico

The first thing one notices is the line-up of palm trees. Hundreds are planted in precise rows, creating a dramatic canopy that leads from the Punta Mita entry gates to your destination of either the refined The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, the casually elegant Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, or a luxurious private condo or villa.

Explore Bespoke Experiences at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Explore Bespoke Experiences at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Haute Living in Toronto’s Yorkville

Haute Living in Toronto’s Yorkville

Torontonians have a secret. Beneath the puffy Canada Goose down jackets and the mukluk boots lurks a chic citizenry with passion for fashion, food, and culture - the fusion of which is found in the tony village of Yorkville.

Fanatical About Fairmont Orchid

Fanatical About Fairmont Orchid

Known for its iconic properties, the Fairmont brand of hotels and resorts never fails to please.

Pacific Heights Elegance at Hotel Drisco

Pacific Heights Elegance at Hotel Drisco

Stroll amongst the pristine streets and stately homes of Pacific Heights and you’re likely to miss it. The elegant Hotel Drisco, housed in a historic 1903 Edwardian Building at Pacific and Broderick, blends seamlessly with the gracious mansions that surround it.