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Where to Go 2014
By Sara Bliss on February 25, 2014Refinery 29 asked me to come up with 29 of the coolest trips to take for 2014. From catching the northern lights in Iceland, to sleeping in a Bedouin tent in the Omani desert, to hitting up a 12-acre wine festival in France, or learning to drive on ice in Finland, I picked adventures that run the gamut. There’s also a […] -
Jashita-A Totally Under-the-Radar Gem Near Tulum
By Sara Bliss on February 14, 2014If you happen to be looking for an amazing winter escape that’s seriously under-the-radar, check out Jashita, a 23-room beachfront hotel located about 15 minutes north of Tulum. I visited Jashita last fall, here’s the scoop with my pics. Happy Valentine’s Day! The 23-room hotel was previously the vacation escape of the Italian owners. Two years ago they decided to transform the […] -
Helena Christensen’s Peru
By Sara Bliss on February 10, 2014If you’re in NYC this week, definitely head down to the Bleecker Street Arts Club to check out model and photographer Helena Christensen’s new exhibit Visual Journal Peru. Helena, who is half Peruvian and half Scottish, returned to explore Peru last year with her mother. She visited the coastal town of Paracas, the historic town of Cusco and the lush […] -
The Ultimate Beach Getaway: Australia’s Lizard Island
By Sara Bliss on February 3, 2014Right about now the idea of escaping to a remote tropical island with an unspoiled beach sounds perfect. Even more amazing? Lizard Island resort boasts 24 white sand beaches. With an impressive array of beaches to choose from, and only 40 villas, you’re bound to have a beautiful stretch of sand to yourself. The hotel is set in a national park by the Great […] -
No Polar Vortex Happening at the Kri Eco Resort
By Sara Bliss on January 24, 2014A rustic dive resort with 10 overwater bungalows on Kri Island, one of 1500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia. Marine life diversity amazing–the highest ever recorded–with over 1500 types of fish and over 500 varieties of coral. Heaven for divers and snorkelers–and anyone trying to escape the polar vortex part 2 (so […] -
Your Own Private Island in the Philippines
By Sara Bliss on January 15, 2014The Palawan archipelago in the Philippines has over 1700 lush, biodiverse islands and islets, many of which are uninhabited. They boast everything you could want in a far-flung destination-white sand beaches with no one in sight, thousands of miles of reefs, and crystal clear waters teaming with fish and magical creatures like blue starfish. Heaven on earth for those who want to […]
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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.