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A New Boutique Escape in Mexico: Hotel Escondido
By Sara Bliss on December 31, 2013I’m working on the Hotel Chic list of places to go in 2014, and Grupo Habita‘s latest, Hotel Escondido definitely makes the cut. The 16 beach bungalows are located between the Pacific and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in the tiny surf town of Puerto Escondido. For the design, Architect Federico Rivera Rio created a contemporary take on a […] -
A Treehouse in Italy
By Sara Bliss on November 24, 2013Vogue’s Holiday Gift Guide featured this lovely gift idea–Suite Bleue, one of two treehouse rooms at La Piantata Bed & Breakfast in Arlena di Castro, Italy. Nestled in a century-old oak tree with views of lavender fields, an olive grove, and the mountains in the distance is probably one of the most romantic hotel rooms ever. The B&B is set in […] -
Inside the Weekapaug Inn
By Sara Bliss on October 21, 2013A friend asked me today where she should go to skip town for a couple of babyfree nights this fall. The hotel has to be driving distance from NYC (around 2 hours would be perfect), must feel like an escape (life has been beyond chaotic) and should be a little bit luxe (with a busy job, a toddler in tow, […] -
Virtual Vacation at Aqua Wellness in Nicaragua
By Sara Bliss on October 19, 2013I recently interviewed Pierre Gedeon of Nicaragua Adventures for Refinery29 for his take on what to do, see, and where to hang your hat in Nicaragua. He had amazing things to say about Aqua Wellness on the Southwest coast. The hotel features 33-treehouse rooms, many with killer views of the Pacific. Beyond mellowing out at the beach, the focus is on healthy everything […] -
Inside Topping Rose House
By Sara Bliss on August 27, 2013Given that NYC is the center of the media universe, any hotel that is within driving distance always gets a ton of press. Throw in a top chef (Tom Colicchio), a talented and well-respected interior designer (Alexandra Champalimaud), and an amazing holistic spa brand (Naturopathica) and you have a surefire recipe for serious press coverage. This summer the golden hotel that has […] -
Checking in to the St. Regis in Mauritius
By Sara Bliss on August 14, 2013More and more I am trying to live by the motto that you only live once. So when the stars aligned and I was able to visit my oldest friend who lives in Mauritius and write about the gorgeous new St. Regis there for Indagare too, I jumped at the chance. It was a 30-hour trip from NYC, completely crazy considering I […]
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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.