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By Sara Bliss on January 4, 2015Rounding up the coolest new design hotels. Here’s the ultimate travel wishlist with 12 dream destinations. Malliouhana, Anguilla It’s impossible not to fall in love with the colorful, preppy-meets-glamorous revamp of this island favorite. Auberge Resorts spent 18-months on the renovation with Todd-Avery Lenahan of TAL Studios (who also did the amazing Hotel Jerome in Aspen). Between the stunning design […] -
A Sexy Boho-Chic Escape in Brazil: UXUA
By Sara Bliss on July 12, 2014Thanks to World Cup fever all eyes are on Brazil. In a country known for its obsession with beauty, it’s no surprise that you will find some of the most unique and innovative spa treatments in the world. I just wrote a piece for Yahoo Beauty on the country’s amazing spa-hotels. One of the most intriguing hotels on the list is […] -
A totally gorgeous off-the-grid escape in Brazil: Pousada Picinguaba
By Sara Bliss on April 29, 2014If your boss/mother-in-law/or ex can reach you, a vacation just isn’t really a vacation. There is something so liberating about packing your bags and letting everyone know that someone else has to deal because the spot you’re heading to is so remote, it’s off the grid. Give me that over a 5-star resort any day of the week. True luxury […] -
Get the Look: Casa San Agustin
By Sara Bliss on August 6, 2013I love American designer Kelley McRorie’s gorgeous design of Casa San Agustin, the 30-room boutique hotel within the historic walled city in Cartegena, Columbia. Designed to feel like a private residence, McRorie has combined beautiful fabrics, spooled furniture, and a mix of leather, rattan, wood, and iron pieces Here are a few pics of the hotel with sources and how to […] -
Melding Architecture & Landscape: Chile’s Tierra Patagonia Hotel
By Sara Bliss on September 13, 2012I get so focused on all of the gorgeous hotel interiors that I feature here, that I’ll admit that I sometimes overlook the importance of architecture. In particular, how a hotel fits in the landscape. It is something I definitely consider–there is nothing I hate more than cookie-cutter highrise hotels on a once beautiful beach, for example (Miami excluded). However, […] -
An Outdoor Barbecue at Playa Vik José Ignacio
By Sara Bliss on July 28, 2012Perched on a stunning stretch of the Uruguayan coastline, Playa Vik is adding some spark to the sleepy fishing town of José Ignacio. Just like its sister property, the Estancia Vik ranch located on 4000 acres just 5 miles away, Playa Vik also boasts an impressive art collection and is eco-friendly to boot. Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott gave the main building, floor-to-ceiling […]
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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.