With awe-inspiring hikes, delicious food, and indulgent pampering, my best friend and I found spa nirvana at the iconic Golden Door. Why The Golden Door I guess you could describe me as something of a Spa Junkie in that I almost obsessively need to know about the latest, best, not-to-be missed spas. For my birthday this year, I was determined to go on the … [Read more...]
London: Luxury Family Travel Guide
When looking for a luxury destination that is also family friendly, London is pretty hard to beat. Besides its fascinating history and tradition, London is a modern, sophisticated city with seemingly endless luxury dining and hotel options that are bound to please both parents and kids alike. Stay. Our family had an incredible stay at the Corinthia Hotel. The hotel is … [Read more...]
Kids’ Concierge: Family Golf Trip To Pebble Beach
Jake R. is a fifteen-year-old high school sophomore. An avid golfer, his favorite trips involve playing iconic golf courses with his dad. Last spring, Jake’s family drove up the coast of California ending their trip at the Carmel Valley Ranch, thirty minutes inland from the world famous Pebble Beach golf resorts. Thanks Jake for sharing your golf mycation with … [Read more...]
Eco Chic Hits South Beach
When the man behind the W Hotels brings eco-friendly to posh South Beach, people pay attention. Here, mycation investigates whether the all-green 1 Hotel South Beach is worth a visit. The 1 Hotel South Beach is the latest brain child of hotel visionary Barry Sternlicht, the man behind Starwood Hotels & Resorts and it's offshoot, the W hotels. The 1 Hotel brand is … [Read more...]
Top Five Tips For Jet-Set Kids
When we decided to take our three young kids to China a few years ago, we expected the worst. And although our two week trip had its challenges, it was a life-changing experience for all of us. Trust me, once you get through that first seemingly difficult trip with your kids, you realize that with the right game plan, you really can take your kids with you anywhere in the world … [Read more...]
Luxury Telluride: Auberge Residences at Element 52
Our family of five (three kids ages 16, 14 and 12) has been going to Telluride every Presidents' Week for the past seven years, the last four years with our great friends from San Francisco. With its challenging terrain, delicious restaurants and unpretentious funky vibe, Telluride is a ski destination worth going back to year after year. This post is based on a guest blog I … [Read more...]
I’m Melissa Roth, a former music industry attorney turned stay-at-home mom, who loves everything about travel. I always find that the very best travel advice comes from friends and other trusted sources that I know like to travel the same way I do (not from anonymous online reviews). So I set out to create a community where like-minded travelers (and the best curated experts) can share the real inside scoop on the latest in luxury travel. Wherever you go on your next mycation, I would love to hear all about it!!