![[Hotel Review] Hôtel Le Crystal, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Montréal](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_2958.jpg)
At the end of October, I visited Montréal for the first time. Given its European flair with a Canadian twist, it had been on my travel list for a long time, so I was excited when Montréal Tourism asked me to showcase the experiential luxury aspect of the beautiful...
It's the first day of winter, and not to mention almost the last week of 2015! I'm currently in Los Angeles visiting family for the holidays, so I can't say there's even a semblance of a white Christmas, but it's charming in its own way. Autumn is by far my absolute...
The fashion -- the art of dressing and layering -- is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of colorful accessories...I love it all. Neutrals and bright colors share...
To be honest, I wrote this post 2 years ago but just forgot to publish it then. However, it's just as relevant today as it was then -- I still LOVE Lucy and the troupe is starting its 3rd national tour soon! --- I finally saw the I Love Lucy musical live on...
![[Hotel Review] Royal Sonesta Galleria, A Luxury Hotel in Houston](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Royal-Sonesta-Houston-guestroom-2.jpg)
There's no shortage of luxury hotels in Houston. I was in the Bayou City for a few days in October to attend a conference on travel risk management by Hospitality Lawyer, and it was my first time visiting Houston and staying at a Royal Sonesta property. The conference...
#ExperienceBuick That's a Buick! Over the past year, starting with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the many facets of Buick – a brand I previously had very little interest in and to which I...
Better weight than wisdom a traveller cannot carry. Thank you to the Vikings for the reminder that experiential learning taken out of the stale confines of a classroom often reigns supreme. Before you ignite a passionate affair with the Icelandic Capital of Cool,...
Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...
The beauty of New York City is that every time I visit, I discover a new gem -- a new restaurant, a new boutique, a new experience. The city moves at a dizzying speed and there's no shortage of incredible places and experiences. On my last trip to New York City, while...
![[Hotel Review] Smyth Tribeca, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in New York City](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1895.jpg)
Smyth Tribeca, a Thompson Hotel, is a modern four-star luxury boutique hotel in Tribeca, a coveted swatch of real estate in New York City known for its strong hold in arts, fashion, and culture. From the cast-iron buildings to the cobblestone streets to...
CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...
![[Hotel Review] The Lowell, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in New York City](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1572.jpg)
New York City always delivers when it comes to luxury hotels, and The Lowell in the Upper East Side is no different. In the sea of modern tech-focused luxury boutique hotels, The Lowell is a breath of fresh air and pays homage to the quintessential white-glove luxury...