1 Hotel South Beach
Damn, my career in luxury started with 1 Hotel South Beach!? Are you serious? Kane Sarhan. Liubasha Rose. Meyer Davis. Crazy to think back to those humble beginnings of capturing photography on the ‘new money’ streets of Miami, a decade post-Versace.
Mayflower Inn & Spa
Auberge Collection
Washington, Connecticut. Those turndown chocolates had me sleeping like a baby. Caviar like Caroline Neumann. Abundant conversation in Parlor Room. Ensuing dinner at Garden Room. The final morning. Emotional heart-to-heart hugs with Ja’Nay and Mia.
The Retreat
Blue Lagoon Iceland
That water color though. The Retreat and its geothermal seawater had me sprung. It redefined the standard of boutique hospitality for guest service and product delivery. For the first time at a hotel, I felt at home. Geez, those hand-written notes got me all emotional.