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Virtual Vacation at Nicaragua’s Mukul Resort
By Sara Bliss on March 12, 2013With unspoiled beaches, miles of pristine rainforest, and a new crop of gorgeous eco-friendly boutique hotels Nicaragua is not going to be an under-the-radar destination for much longer. Especially with the much buzzed-about opening of Mukul. The new 37-room luxury boutique resort on over 1600 acres flanks a 4-mile stretch of Nicaragua’s stunning Pacific Coast. Mukul’s 18-hold gold course designed […] -
Inside the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico
By Sara Bliss on February 19, 2013Ritz-Carlton’s new Reserve brand aims to be more fabulous and intimate than your standard Ritz hotels.Their first property Phulay Bay in Thailand definitely fit the bill with a remote, completely unspoiled location two hours from Phuket, 54 1-bedroom suites, each with their own butler, and a gorgeous design inspired by traditional Thai architecture. The second Reserve property is the just-opened Dorado Beach resort in […] -
Design Destinations: 10 Favorite New Hotels for 2012
By Sara Bliss on January 7, 2013The big trends in hotels this year? Standing out and blending in. I was happy to see that many hotels are using design and architecture to create signature environments that are incredibly unique. So original in fact that they don’t resemble conventional hotel design at all. From the quirky & glamorous Saint James in Paris to Francis Ford Coppola’s latest masterpiece Palazzo Margherita, the […] -
Virtual Vacation to Australia’s Southern Ocean Lodge
By Sara Bliss on December 1, 2012When you imagine an eco resort, most likely you don’t envision anything as modern and glamorous as Australia’s Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. The 21 glass-enclosed suites are perched on a cliff overlooking sweeping views of the Southern Ocean. The design illustrates how contemporary architecture can merge beautifully with a wild and rugged landscape. Australian based architect Max Pritchard was […] -
Virtual Vacation to Bali’s Ubud Hanging Gardens
By Sara Bliss on October 19, 2012It is torrential in NYC today. Which has me dreaming of Bali. Culture, jungle, beach, architecture, design, food…..Bali is heaven. Ubud Hanging Gardens is a 28-room boutique hotel perched cliffside in the jungle near the cultural mecca of Ubud. It is right near the Monkey Forest, countless temples, and the Ubud palace. The villas, all done in a traditional Balinese […] -
Virtual Vacation at Song Saa in Cambodia
By Sara Bliss on July 22, 2012Looking to escape somewhere incredibly remote and undiscovered? Check into Cambodia’s first private island resort, Song Saa. The resort is situated on 2 neighboring islands in the Koh Dong archipelago. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, 20 miles off of the coast of Cambodia, most of the neighboring islands only have small fishing villages, while most are completely uninhabited. The […]
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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.