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Virtual Vacation at Phulay Bay in Thailand
By Sara Bliss on June 25, 2012Seeking serenity and seclusion in a sophisticated, yet exotic setting? Then spectacular Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is your dream destination. Located in Krabi, a gorgeous part of Southern Thailand, Phulay Bay is 2 hours by car from Phuket (30 minutes by high speed boat). Krabi boasts lush rainforests, gorgeous beaches, and a sparkling sea with dozens of uninhabited islands. […] -
Enchanting Design in the Desert at India’s Mihir Garh
By Sara Bliss on December 9, 2011If at first glance Mihir Garh looks almost unreal–like a fairytale castle from a dream–it may be because it was designed that way. Husband and wife owners Sidarth and Rashmi Singh, had the vision for the property while standing together on a small dune in the Thar desert in India’s Jodphur region. They were so inspired by the serenity and beauty […] -
Christine Elia Checks Into the Six Senses Con Dao
By Sara Bliss on May 2, 2011Christine Elia is the powerhouse behind Closet Couture, an innovative social networking site for the fashion obsessed. Christine dreamt up the idea for her business after a move to L.A. from the East Coast. As the new girl in town trying to make it in TV, Christine quickly realized her all black New York wardrobe didn’t look chic on the […] -
Ode to the Egg Chair: The Mira Hong Kong
By Sara Bliss on April 21, 2011Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I tend to feature hotels that are more homey and less hotely. So, at first glance, the slick 400 plus room Mira in Hong Kong would be the type of property I would probably pass over. Not because it isn’t fabulous, it is, but because it is a little on […] -
Fiona Kotur Marin Checks into The Raas Hotel in Jodphur
By Sara Bliss on November 30, 2010I first saw Kotur clutches at Scoop in NYC several years ago and I totally fell in love with them. They are so gorgeous and refined, yet they look as cool with a pair of jeans as they do with a party dress. Only later did I discover that the designer was Fiona Kotur Marin. Creative genes run in their […] -
Angel Sanchez Checks Into Benesse House
By Sara Bliss on October 15, 2010Designer Angel Sanchez creates clothes that are a powerful combination of sexy, colorful, and architectural. Not surprising, given that the Venezuelan-born Sanchez was once an architect himself and he often looks to art and design for inspiration. He burst onto the scene with a gorgeous bridal collection and has since expanded into evening wear, and a new secondary line called […]
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SARA BLISSAs a freelance design and travel writer, I am always on the lookout for the most innovative and glamorous hotels. I started Hotel Chic as a travel/design blog to showcase the coolest hotels around the globe, and show you how to bring the look home. Whether you use this site to plan your next trip, redecorate your bedroom, or check into an amazing hotel without leaving your couch, I hope Hotel Chic will be a source of inspiration. Read full bio.