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Virtual Vacation at Phulay Bay in Thailand
By Sara Bliss on June 25, 2012Seeking serenity and seclusion in a sophisticated, yet exotic setting? Then spectacular Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand is your dream destination. Located in Krabi, a gorgeous part of Southern Thailand, Phulay Bay is 2 hours by car from Phuket (30 minutes by high speed boat). Krabi boasts lush rainforests, gorgeous beaches, and a sparkling sea with dozens of uninhabited islands. […] -
Virtual Vacation at Lamai Serengeti in Tanzania
By Sara Bliss on May 30, 2012For those of you looking for adventure, it doesn’t get much better than the Lamai Serengeti located in the northern section of the breathtaking Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Owned by Nomad Tanzania, one of the top safari companies in the region, Lamai Serengeti boasts 12 rooms that offer views of the Mara River Valley. The lodge is incredibly unobtrusive, […] -
Off the Grid at Australia’s Capella Lodge
By Sara Bliss on March 13, 2012I don’t know about you, but I love being unplugged. I love turning off my phone and being totally unreachable. No editors with brilliant ideas to expand my stories that I’ve already handed in. No reminders about appointments, deadlines, or obligations while I’m spending time with my family. No emails demanding to be responded to within minutes. Just peace! But […] -
Virtual Vacation at the Oberoi in Mauritius
By Sara Bliss on February 15, 2012One of my closest friends just took a job in Mauritius and from the pictures I’ve seen, the idyllic island in the Indian Ocean is heaven on earth. Talk about a dream gig! The island boasts several amazing resorts, including a new St. Regis which will be unveiled this fall, and the beautiful Oberoi resort shown above. Thai architect Lek Bunnag designed the Oberoi’s […] -
Book Your Hotel Through Us!
By Sara Bliss on January 31, 2012One stop shopping! Thanks to a partnership with Tablet Hotels, you will now be able to book many of the hotels you read about on Hotel Chic directly on our site. This makes Hotel Chic not only a great source of design ideas, but also a go-to site for finding and booking the best travel destinations around the globe. We chose […] -
Virtual Vacation at the Imanta in Mexico
By Sara Bliss on September 24, 2011It’s been raining all week in New York. Today it was raining so hard that I couldn’t see out my window half the day–just a depressing grey haze. Definitely a day to be dreaming of being on a beach somewhere–and if I could be anywhere right now it would be the stunning under the radar Mexican resort Imanta. Located where […]
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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.