Articles by Christine Gray

Adventure Meets Luxury at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Adventure Meets Luxury at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Highway 41 from Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is our route to Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, just two miles from Yosemite National Park's south entrance.

7 Amazing Luxury Lodges Around The World

7 Amazing Luxury Lodges Around The World

These beautiful lodges in destinations around the world offer much to explore and appreciate: stunning design and architecture, incredible views, excellent cuisine, comfortable common spaces, gorgeous grounds and a wide array of activities.

10 Cool Pools of Scottsdale

10 Cool Pools of Scottsdale

There's something about lounging (or playing) by the pool at one of Scottsdale's luxury resorts that makes the best summer vacation memories. Each of these shimmering pools has an individual personality…find out which one is calling your name…

8 Rooftop Pools with Amazing City Views

8 Rooftop Pools with Amazing City Views

These rooftop pools at luxury hotels around the world offer a refreshing retreat from the city's summer heat.

10 Luxury Hotels on the World's Most Beautiful Beaches

10 Luxury Hotels on the World's Most Beautiful Beaches

The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia's breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa – an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles northeast of Tahiti.

Florida's Top 5 Secret Hideaways

Florida's Top 5 Secret Hideaways

Each of these petite resorts from Florida's Emerald Coast in the panhandle to the Florida Keys offers the ultimate getaway with fine dining, romantic atmosphere, and dreamy settings.

Keswick Hall: An Idyllic Escape to Virginia's Countryside

Keswick Hall: An Idyllic Escape to Virginia's Countryside

A country road meanders past horse farms, vineyards, and white-columned mansions. We have escaped the traffic of Washington D.C. and are on our way to Keswick Hall, a private estate turned luxury hotel in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Time Traveler: A Visit to Nevis is a Visit to the Old Caribbean

Time Traveler: A Visit to Nevis is a Visit to the Old Caribbean

Wild donkeys graze in an emerald pasture beneath majestic Nevis Peak as we turn into the cobblestone driveway of Montpelier Plantation and Beach. An imposing weeping fig tree shelters the picture-perfect great house where owner Muffin Hoffman and her dog Ziggy, a honey-colored Lab, wait to welcome us to a Caribbean few know still exists.

A-List Getaway: The Luxury of Los Cabos

A-List Getaway: The Luxury of Los Cabos

Set at the southernmost tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula where the Sea of Cortés meets the Pacific Ocean, Los Cabos is synonymous with the Hollywood jet set. From the days of John Wayne and Bing Crosby to George Clooney and the Kardashians, an endless list of celebrities continues to enjoy luxurious holidays here.

10 Reasons to Escape to the Halekulani in Waikiki

10 Reasons to Escape to the Halekulani in Waikiki

Halekulani offers oceanfront tranquility and serene elegance amidst Waikiki's exciting city life. It is one of those rare hotels with countless loyal guests and a low staff turn over, so you feel like family from your very first stay. The exclusivity and attention to detail makes this member of The Leading Hotels of the World the most luxurious hotel on the island of Oahu.

10 Reasons to Escape to Oahu's JW Marriott Ihilani

10 Reasons to Escape to Oahu's JW Marriott Ihilani

Humpback whales and big waves return to Hawaii making the winter months the most spectacular time of year. If you're a fan of natural beauty and outdoor activities, now is the time to get away to Oahu's JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa.

DFS Elevates the Luxury Shopping Experience in Waikiki

DFS Elevates the Luxury Shopping Experience in Waikiki

DFS Group, the world's leading luxury travel retailer, majority owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has unveiled the new T Galleria by DFS with a gala celebration in Waikiki.

Ultimate Romance at Cap Juluca

Ultimate Romance at Cap Juluca

Juliette's bright smile lights up our arrival at Cap Juluca, a resort that's been on our wish list for too many years. My husband and I haven't been here before, yet she greets us by name and escorts us through the domed archway decorated with exotic Moroccan lanterns. We emerge to the open-air lobby where we are instantly mesmerized by the powder sand crescent beach with brilliant turquoise water that we've always seen in photographs.

World's Most Romantic Resort Dining

World's Most Romantic Resort Dining

We visit six continents to find the world's most romantic spots for dining, from the sublime Caribbean to heart-stopping Switzerland to timeless India and much more...

13 Heavenly Honeymoon Hideaways for 2013

13 Heavenly Honeymoon Hideaways for 2013

Each of these secluded resorts exude romance and will give you the honeymoon experience of a lifetime.