http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog Pages of travel tales gathered from visits to hotels, hammams, beaches, boutiques, bars and everything luxurious in between Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/around-the-web-who-gets-flight-upgrades-whats-hot-in-nyc-right-now-and-game-of-thrones-tours-kick-off-in-europe/26748 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/around-the-web-who-gets-flight-upgrades-whats-hot-in-nyc-right-now-and-game-of-thrones-tours-kick-off-in-europe/26748#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:30 +0000 Joy Pecknold http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26748 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/around-the-web-who-gets-flight-upgrades-whats-hot-in-nyc-right-now-and-game-of-thrones-tours-kick-off-in-europe/26748/feed 0 Plus, where Harry Styles stayed in Barcelona (because teenage girls are dying to know), terrific tilt-shift photographs of monuments, a cocktail recipe for the weekend and more. Survey reveals who’s most likely to get flight upgrades. – Huffington Post Model-philanthropist Liya Kebede’s Tanzania travel diary. – J.Crew We never tire of tilt-shift, and Richard Silver’s [...] Waikiki-Beach-Hawaii-Richard-Silver http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-four-seasons-hotel-des-bergues-geneva/26727 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-four-seasons-hotel-des-bergues-geneva/26727#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:04 +0000 Doug Frank http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26727 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-four-seasons-hotel-des-bergues-geneva/26727/feed 0 Kiwi Collection CEO Doug Frank stays at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and fetes it for its fabulous first impression, among other things. Click through for his full firsthand report. 003479-16-hotel-exterior-on-water http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spotlight-conrad-bali/26716 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spotlight-conrad-bali/26716#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:50 +0000 Rebecca Frank http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26716 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spotlight-conrad-bali/26716/feed 0 In our Spotlight series we showcase one property and highlight its most fantastic features—both the latest and longstanding. This week, it’s the Conrad Bali and their seven exclusive experiences they call Cultural Sojourns. Spot: Thanks to the natural, tropical beauty of Bali, this Conrad is undeniably picturesque. Even so, its surroundings are only part of [...] 002808-07-Beach-Club http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/hotel-intel-last-minute-memorial-day-weekend-getaways/26692 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/hotel-intel-last-minute-memorial-day-weekend-getaways/26692#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:49 +0000 Joy Pecknold http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26692 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/hotel-intel-last-minute-memorial-day-weekend-getaways/26692/feed 0 You blinked at Easter and boom, it’s Memorial Day weekend. Make a last minute break for it with these getaways within driving distance or a short haul flight from home. Pick from quiet retreats outside Seattle, San Fran and New York; pro-party properties in Miami and Las Vegas; or, a historical hotel in D.C. From [...] 006446-12-lawn-sanfran-view http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/where-to-do-white-nights-festival-st-petersburg/26671 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/where-to-do-white-nights-festival-st-petersburg/26671#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:26 +0000 Joy Pecknold http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26671 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/where-to-do-white-nights-festival-st-petersburg/26671/feed 0 A series of opera and ballet performances. A carnival complete with period costume dress. A mock pirate battle. Live shows by big name acts. Fireworks. Believe it or not, there is one event where this all goes down. The White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg. Here’s the scoop on the spectacle and where to stay. [...] Stars-of-the-White-Nights-Festival-Saint-Petersburg http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/around-the-web-chefs-weigh-in-on-best-restaurant-city-in-the-world-music-to-calm-fearful-flyers-and-tips-for-traveling-with-mom/26657 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/around-the-web-chefs-weigh-in-on-best-restaurant-city-in-the-world-music-to-calm-fearful-flyers-and-tips-for-traveling-with-mom/26657#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:35 +0000 Joy Pecknold http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26657 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/around-the-web-chefs-weigh-in-on-best-restaurant-city-in-the-world-music-to-calm-fearful-flyers-and-tips-for-traveling-with-mom/26657/feed 0 Plus, the first hotel dog park in NYC, designer Prabal Gurung’s Anguilla holiday and more. At the James Beard Foundation Awards, chefs and foodies chime in on what they think is the best restaurant city in the world. – Gadling The Perennial Plate documents their food-fueled road trip through Spain. Now we’re craving a plate [...] Perennial-Plate-Spain-food http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/10-questions-a-conversation-with-craig-seaward-gm-of-w-retreat-spa-bali/26629 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/10-questions-a-conversation-with-craig-seaward-gm-of-w-retreat-spa-bali/26629#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 16:55:07 +0000 Joy Pecknold http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26629 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/10-questions-a-conversation-with-craig-seaward-gm-of-w-retreat-spa-bali/26629/feed 0 In our ongoing General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for some unique insight and perspective. This week, we talk to Craig Seaward of W Retreat & Spa Bali. Name one thing about your hotel that you haven’t told anyone else. I am so passionate about this property that I have told [...] 008439-25-Pool http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spotlight-romeo-hotel/26552 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spotlight-romeo-hotel/26552#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:29 +0000 Rebecca Frank /blog/?p=26552 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/spotlight-romeo-hotel/26552/feed 0 In our Spotlight series we showcase one property and highlight its most fantastic features—both the latest and longstanding. This week, it’s the Romeo Hotel and their exclusive cooking classes with Michelin starred Chef Salvatore. Spot: Located on the Naples waterfront, the Romeo Hotel is where extravagance meets innovation. The property is centrally located to several [...] 0071430-08-Romeo-Pool http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-mondrian-soho-new-york/26616 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-mondrian-soho-new-york/26616#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:28:36 +0000 Chuck Badavas http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=26616 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-mondrian-soho-new-york/26616/feed 0 Chuck Badavas shares scoop on his relaxing stay at Mondrian Soho. Turns out "service" should be the hotel's middle name, and the cool blue rooms are something special too. 008621-10-lobby http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-raffles-makati/25623 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-raffles-makati/25623#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:11:43 +0000 Malania Dela Cruz /blog/?p=25623 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-raffles-makati/25623/feed 0 Guest blogger Malania Dela Cruz checks out the brand new Raffles Makati, a boutique refuge from the mania of Manila, Philippines. 009906-02-Raffles Lobby