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Beachside Lunch in Mauritius at Dinarobin
By Sara Bliss on July 15, 2013A few months back I was exploring Mauritius and covering the new St. Regis for Indagare . Around the corner from the St. Regis was the Dinarobin Resort where we parked under a palapa for a bite one afternoon. Probably one of my favorite places for lunch….ever, totally laid-back with a killer view of the Indian Ocean. The vibe was […] -
Montauk in Manhattan: Gilligan’s at the Soho Grand
By Sara Bliss on July 6, 2013I love a great hotel bar. The ones are where even the locals want to hang out at. This summer Gilligan’s at the Soho Grand is that spot in NYC. I checked out the beach-themed alfresco pop-up for Refinery29 and decided it was going to my summer night go-to. The vibe is very laid-back with picnic tables, deck chairs, and kitschy […] -
Loving The Gale in South Beach
By Sara Bliss on June 6, 2013When I was in Miami checking out groovy new hotels for Refinery29, I completely fell in love with The Gale and its glamorous 1940s inspired design. With only 87-rooms The Gale has a more grown-up, intimate feel than the ultra-sceney beachfront properties, but don’t let the smaller space fool you, the hotel offers everything you need for an amazing weekend. Want to […] -
Virtual Vacation: La Residencia in Mallorca, Spain
By Sara Bliss on May 25, 2013When it comes to covering hotels, my editors always want to focus on what’s new, but for me, often the most intriguing hotels aren’t the newest ones. Case in point, La Residencia on the glamorous island of Mallorca. With 67 rooms set in 16th and 17th-century villas, decorated with poster beds and Spanish antiques, the classic setting isn’t something you […] -
Miami’s Latest Hotspot: The SLS South Beach
By Sara Bliss on April 16, 2013Every few years a new hotel rules the scene on South Beach. There was a time that it was the Shore Club. The Raleigh held court for a bit. Recently it was the fab Soho Beach House. But right now, the it-hotel is the SLS. I toured the SLS South Beach when I was writing my Miami hotel write-up for Refinery29. […] -
Miami Glamour: The St. Regis Bal Harbour
By Sara Bliss on April 8, 2013A few weeks back, I spent a few days in Miami checking out the new hotel scene there for Refinery29. I stayed at the St. Regis Bal Harbour, which is about 20 minutes away from South Beach. While, I love South Beach, it has become a bit like Vegas, especially at night with packs of people hitting the Collins Avenue hotel strip, […]
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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.