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Pack Your Bags: Unique Hotels You Have to Experience
Kona Kai Resort & Spa San Diego, CA
Recently updated to offer a casual, but still elegant, stay, Kona Kai Resort & Spa is where you go when you're looking for a luxurious experience without the fuss, providing an island escape that feels friendly and exciting. Home to the only private beach in San Diego, you'll never feel crowded relaxing on the sand here, and watching the ships and sailboats go by provides a nautical sense of calm without ever having to head out to sea yourself. Spend the day exploring San Diego on a complimentary cruiser bike, or just laze by the pool until it's time to partake in some oceanfront dining. Before you sleep, head out to the nightly bonfire. It's the perfect way to unwind.
Located in Asheville’s River Arts District, The Radical is perfect for travelers looking for a different sort of hotel experience. Opening October 2023 (and accepting reservations), the hotel will feature striking interior design from Suomi Design Works, who counts Kris Moran, Wes Anderson’s set designer, as one of its members. The 70 guest rooms will preserve original street art from when the building was an abandoned cereal factory alongside modern additions. Though there's plenty that's great to eat and drink in Asheville, make a point to stay on-site for a meal or two, as the three original dining and bar concepts come directly from celebrated local Asheville chef and restaurateur, Jacob Sessoms: Golden Hour, downstairs wood-fire chophouse; Afterglow, the coffee bar and cocktail lounge; and The Roof, an open-air bar with weekly live music and views of the French Broad River.
Amanyara is a bucket-list resort for people across the globe, the type of place that most people only go once in their lives. Here, everything is taken care of—a bottle of champagne greets you on arrival, and any non-motorized watersports equipment is yours to use. You're welcome to join any of several daily wellness classes, and there will always be in-room refreshments waiting for you. Each perfectly-appointed pavilion or villa offers you plenty of private indoor and outdoor space to move around, but if you'd rather be around people, the common areas supply the perfect mix of tranquility and community. With immaculate dining on-site, a world-class spa, and plenty of opportunities to get active including the Amanyara Legends Program, it's a memory you'll come back to time and time again.
For those times you'd like the bustle of a city but still want a woodsy getaway, head to Limelight Hotel Denver. This high-elevation hotel brings serious mountain vibes to Colorado's most famous city, along with high-end amenities like Lavazza Coffee and Espresso Makers and Smart TVs. Some rooms offer city views, other have breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, but regardless they're spacious and outfitted with comfortable work desks for travelers who still need to get things done. If you're pining for a drink or bite, head to on-site restaurant Citizen Rail, a beloved dining destination for local fare.
A stone's throw from the famous French Quarter of New Orleans sits Ace Hotel New Orleans, a cultural hub where there is always something going on. Housed in an Art Deco building that used to be the largest furniture store in the American South, this hotel, like the city, has soul. The venue off the lobby, Three Keys, offers electrifying jazz & blues music, while the culinary options like Josephine Estelle (helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chefs) and the rooftop garden Alto, give guests and locals alike places to sip cocktails and enjoy the big easy.
