St. Regis Bahia Beach

was the first St. Regis in the Caribbean), it set a new standard for luxury in Puerto Rico and quickly became a go-to spot in the islands. Puerto Rico has long been a popular tourist destination, of course, with San Juan serving as a frequent port of call for cruise ships. The St. Regis on its own, however, added plenty of new reasons to visit—world-class golf, a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant and a Remède Spa in a remarkable natural setting. Luxurious and exclusive accommodations—there are only 139 rooms—are built into low-slung plantation houses and have the famously comfortable St. Regis beds (with carved headboards), enormous bathrooms with walk-in rain forest showers and high ceilings with rattan fans circulating the fresh air from your terrace.

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The Five-Star Shine Returns To L.A. Restaurant Scene

Thanks to the stunning service and French-style cuisine of Santa Monica’s Mélisse, the Five-Star restaurant radiance has returned to Los Angeles for the first time since 2006. From the mix of California and European influences in the kitchen to the sharply trained members of the staff, chef/owner Josiah Citrin discusses everything that goes into whipping up a star-rated restaurant in the City of Angels.

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L’Ermitage Beverly Hills

What: As one of Beverly Hills’ most upscale hotels, the secluded, tree-lined L’Ermitage Beverly Hills offers a residential atmosphere with VIP hospitality. Service at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel is top-notch—staff members go out of their way to meet your every need and make you feel at home. The chic, contemporary décor has an Asian flair and a subtle color palette of white, brown and gold. Sleek furnishings, and maple and English sycamore woods set the backdrop for pops of oranges and reds in artwork, flowers and accessories throughout the property. Don’t miss The Lobby Lounge and Bar (once known as the Writer’s Bar), where you can grab a cocktail and admire the original scripts of famous films like Good Will Hunting, The Godfather and The Graduate, all of which were penned there. You also might score a celebrity run-in or overhear agents discussing the next big star or writers reviewing a script
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The Five Most Romantic Suites In New York

New York City was made for love — picture strolling along Fifth Avenue, taking a carriage ride in Central Park, kissing in the middle of Times Square and declaring your love from the Empire State Building’s observation deck. But where can you go to stay at the most romantic places in the Big Apple? In the spirit of Cupid’s favorite day, we’ve rounded up a list of five enchanting hotel suites in the city that never sleeps.

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Forbes Travel Guide Inspectors’ Most Memorable Meals

Forbes Travel Guide inspectors regularly venture to dining rooms around the globe to determine which restaurants are worthy of earning a coveted Recommended, Four-Star or Five-Star distinction. Along the way, they sample some seriously sumptuous fare — everything from classic French entrées to imaginative spins on breakfast favorites. We asked five inspectors to share their most memorable dishes of the year, and their responses offer a mouthwatering snapshot of what fine dining looks like today. Read on, but do so at your own risk: The following paragraphs may induce severe culinary cravings.

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Forbes Travel Guide Announces London Star Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide announced its first-ever London Star Ratings today, with six Five-Star hotels, 16 Four-Star hotels, two Five-Star spas and seven Four-Star spas named to our London ratings list. After spending more than 80 nights checking out hotels and 30-plus hours in the spa, our incognito professional inspectors found the best of the best—read more about the London Star Ratings awards here.

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Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

What: You’ll be hard pressed to find a hotel better suited to comfortably accommodate both business and leisure travelers than the posh Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. If you’re on a working vacation—or just want to treat yourself—an impressive Executive Club upgrade includes use of a private boardroom, daily clothes pressing, personal concierge service and access to a classy 45th-floor lounge where breakfast is served in the morning, cocktails in the evening, and snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. Families with kids will love the hotel’s children’s program and special touches like milk and cookies at night, while the views will impress even the most discerning guests. Every room here has floor-to-ceiling windows with postcard-worthy vistas of either Victoria Peak or Victoria Harbour.

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