This cheeky French chain of value-driven, design-forward hotels owned by Accor exhibits all the comforts of home with less attitude than you’d expect. Designed by Philippe Starck, the 156-room Mama Shelter is one of 13 in the world, including one in both London and LA. Vibe: “Mama is more than a building; it’s a lifestyle.” … Continue reading Lyon: Mama Shelter →

posted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Lyon: Mama Shelter

This “all-exclusive” adults-only sunspot on Uvero Alto Beach just north of Punta Cana on the famous Coconut Coast is sexy fun. It’s a guilty-pleasurable mix of South Beach and Las Vegas, glam as all get out with just a dash of cheesiness to make things interesting. Vibe: You know that bubbling-under house music soundtrack that … Continue reading Dominican Republic: CHIC Punta Cana →

posted on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Dominican Republic: CHIC Punta Cana