Articles by Fran Endicott Miller

Provenance Vineyards Seeks the Best Expression of Napa Valley, and Finds it in Recently Released Fortitude

Provenance Vineyards Seeks the Best Expression of Napa Valley, and Finds it in Recently Released Fortitude

Just 30 miles long and a few miles wide, Napa Valley's verdant landscape is home to approximately 475 wineries.

The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North Perfectly Echoes its Sonoran Sense of Place

The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North Perfectly Echoes its Sonoran Sense of Place

The Four Seasons brand is distinguished by the ‘sense of place' aesthetic demonstrated at each of its resorts worldwide.

The Hideaway Perfectly Reflects Carmel's Relaxed Sophistication

The Hideaway Perfectly Reflects Carmel's Relaxed Sophistication

The Hideaway – PlumpJack Group's latest acquisition in its growing hospitality portfolio – is a perfectly nuanced addition to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The 24 room inn mirrors the charm and casual elegance of its host Village and provides an ideal home base from which to explore the many attractions and offerings of this coastal gem of a town.

4 Reasons to Make The Marker Your San Francisco Hotel

4 Reasons to Make The Marker Your San Francisco Hotel

Inhabiting what was once the Kimpton's Monaco hotel, The Marker has placed its own original Joie de Vivre stamp on the centrally-located San Francisco property.

Like a Perfectly Tailored Suit, The Gray is a Fit for Chicago

Like a Perfectly Tailored Suit, The Gray is a Fit for Chicago

Like the finely tailored suits worn by the financiers and lawyers in its financial district neighborhood, not a wrinkle is found at Chicago's new The Gray hotel located at the corner of N. LaSalle and Monroe.

Festival Napa Valley Wraps Its Eleventh Splendid Season

Festival Napa Valley Wraps Its Eleventh Splendid Season

For ten days each July, Northern California's wine country finds itself at the heart of a cultural and philanthropic explosion.

The Fairmont Miramar: A Lush and Luxurious L.A. Haven

The Fairmont Miramar: A Lush and Luxurious L.A. Haven

The Fairmont Miramar in sunny Santa Monica, California is as known for its magnificent Moreton Bay fig tree as it is for its luxurious accommodations.

Viceroy Santa Monica Delivers LA Style

Viceroy Santa Monica Delivers LA Style

Think of a Viceroy hotel as the life of the party, the extrovert, the one that turns heads when entering a room. A Viceroy is never shy, and always provocative. A Viceroy is a bit flirtatious, and dares its guests to flirt back.