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This LA Hotel Is Ranked One of the Best by Our Readers — and It Just Received 3 Michelin Keys

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. After a quick and efficient check-in, we were guided to our suite. A fountain in a courtyard at Hotel Bel Air.Credit:Courtesy of Dorchester Collection (It didnt while we were there.) Perhaps Elizabeth Taylor or Marilyn Monroe. Indeed, our spacious, secluded suite would be suitable for celebrities or even royalty. Signature pink exterior of Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles....

This Laid-back California Town Is a Celebrity Haven — Here's How to See It for Yourself

The celebrity enclave of Montecito, California, suddenly feels fresh, with chic hotels and destination restaurants. On the north end isSan Ysidro Ranch,which is spread across 550 lush acres. (His name still graces the entrance to one of the 38 sumptuously appointed cottages.) A cheerful set of wheels at Rosewood Miramar Beach.Credit:Courtesy of Rosewood Miramar Beach Three miles south,Rosewood Miramar Beachattracts a see-and-be-seen crowd for dinner atCarusos,its beachside Italian restaurant. (A private dining space, FronteMare, also serves seafood family-style....

This Lake Como Hotel Is One of T+L Readers' Favorites in Italy — and It Has the World's Largest Floating Infinity Pool

Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como Theres no shortage ofluxury hotel competition in Lake Como, Italy. I arrived in early June with my newly minted husband for the midpoint of our honeymoon. To say wed already been spoiled would be an understatement. Credit:Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como But nowhere more so than at the Mandarin Oriental. Legend has it that Pasta often serenaded composer Vincenzo Bellini, a neighbor across the lake, at night....

This Lake Como Stay Is One of the Top New Hotels in the World — and It's the Best Family Vacation We've Ever Taken

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. In the shallower parts of Lake Como, the water is like some health-giving broth. A customized Fiat 500 at Hotel Passalacqua, on Lake Como.Credit:Danilo Scarpati Open your eyes underwater and youre swimming around in a wine bottle. In the middle, the water is thick and glossy, like emulsion paint. So much more elegant than the turquoise bays and lagoons you see on Instagram…....

This Lake in Italy Is a Gorgeous Alternative to Lake Como

Lake Iseo is the Lombardian oasis no one knows about but shh! Don’t tell anyone. But a lesser-known gem sits just on the other side of Bergamo. Credit: LucaLorenzelli/Getty Images The whole thing takes about an hour and a half to drive. This wetland reserve is the largest and most ecologically important in the Brescia province. Fun on the Water It wouldn’t be an Italian lake vacation without water sports....

This Lake Tahoe Villa Is One of the Most Expensive Rentals on Airbnb — With Its Own Salt Room, Cinema, and Hair Salon

Also included are a wine cellar, private pier, and sauna. A live-in caretaker is also on-site. Chef, spa, and cleaning services are available for an additional fee, as are airport transfers. Credit:Courtesy of Airbnb It also raves about its wine cellar with a glamorous bar with chic cowhide stools. A resort unto itself, the impressive amenities of this villa will dazzle the most discriminating guest. Courtesy of Airbnb Courtesy of Airbnb...

This Land and Cruise Safari Will Bring Travelers to See Incredible Wildlife — and Sail the World's Largest Artificial Lake in a Luxury Houseboat

This epic safari adventure from CroisiEurope is the perfect family vacation here’s why. ACroisi Europe We had waited all morning to see elephants. “Dont get your hopes up,” said our guide, Sonny. Credit:Â©Croisi Europe It had been rainy, and elephants, per Sonny, dont like the rain. Apparently, neither do lions, zebras, giraffes, or Cape buffalo. But we saw them all that day. Elizabeth Heath Zebras trotting through a corner of the park where theyre normally rarely seen....

This Las Vegas Hotel's $300 Million Renovation Will Upgrade All of Its 4,212 Rooms — and Add New Suites and Restaurants

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is getting a big upgrade. Renderings show the suites will sport brand-new bathrooms with double mirror vanities and larger showers. The Las Vegas strip and skyline lit up at night.Credit:Courtesy of MGM Resorts

This Las Vegas Luxury Hotel Renovated Its Rooms — and Added a New Iconic Restaurant, Too

Caesars Palace Las Vegas has unveiled a redesigned tower and a new iconic restaurant. The rooms feature a black-and-white palette with pops of emerald and red. The bathrooms have dark wood vanities, emerald-accented mirrors, and marble floors. Credit:Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Beyond this, Caesars Palace also debuted the fourth outpost of Brooklyns iconicPeter Luger Steakhouse. (Pro-tip: I think the extra thick-cut bacon and German potatoes are a must.) That said, the star of the show is its steak....

This Las Vegas Resort Is Opening 25 Exclusive Penthouses to the General Public for the First Time Ever — Here's What They're Like

Rates for the Boulevard Penthouses at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas start at $5,000 a night. In total,The Cosmopolitanhas 3,033 rooms spread across two towers. And crowning this tower is a collection of 25 penthouses, which span the top five floors. Credit:Tom Shelby Plus, everything from the music to the drapes is managed by a smart Control4 system. For reservations email: TheBoulevard@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Tom Shelby

This Lawyer's Trick for Making Money When You're Bumped From a Flight Went Viral on TikTok

You deserve this cash. Getting bumped off a flight seems to be becoming more commonplace. Kullberg sets up each video as a little skit, playing both the passenger and the airline employee. Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images She begins her bumped video by asking, “What can be done?” after getting bumped from her flight. Playing the airline worker, she replies, “There’s nothing I can do, sorry.” I paid $250 for the one-way fare, so that will be $1,000," she explains....

This Less-visited Italian City Has Been the Mediterranean's Melting Pot for Millennia — Evident in Its Architecture, Food, and Culture

Heres everything you gotta know about planning a trip to Palermo, Italy. Elena Pueyo/Getty Images The capital of Sicily, Palermo defies expectations. Palermos reawakening culminated in it being named Italys 2018 Capital of Culture. Fountain Fontana della Vergogna in Palermo, Italy.Credit:Elena Pueyo/Getty Images Its revival by Rocco Forte Hotels was celebrated as a triumph for the city. Well-equipped kitchens and washing machines make them great for families. Also known as the Royal Palace, thePalazzo dei Normanniis the oldest royal residence in Europe....

This Less-visited Region in Southern Greece Has Idyllic Coastlines, Stunning Beaches, and Almost No Crowds

I felt the urge to pull over and take it all in. The Peloponnese peninsula is abundant in turquoise-water beaches, UNESCO-listed archaeological sites, and medieval castles. During that first trip, I drove for several days. Credit:StratosGiannikos/Getty Images On others, I dedicated my time to learning about the region’s history. As anA-List travel advisor, I can’t recommend a trip to the Peloponnese peninsula enough. This diverse region showcases the best of mainland Greece, often with an island feel....