NoMad Hotel, Los Angeles

A luxurious new property in a historic downtown building

Push open one of the heavy metal doors on 7th Street to enter a sun-filled court lounge filled with fresh flowers and tropical print fabrics. There, behind the host stand for the lobby restaurant, sit chairs covered in jewel-toned velvets. Look up to see the fully restored Italianate ceiling of the original Giannini Place that originally opened to house the Bank of Italy in 1923. …

Word of Mouth: Minneapolis

Known as an arts-loving city, there's that and so much more happening in Minnesota's largest city

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From arts and music festivals to the mega-draw of the big game, Minneapolis continues to rise as a cultural destination. For years it’s been a CH favorite with great museums, a varied and vibrant landscape, theater, music and public arts programs often with a perspective that’s satisfyingly more intellectual than commercial. This year, it also happens to be #5 on KAYAK’s Picks list, featuring 10 …

Song Saa Resort, Cambodia

An island escape that's half luxury, half nature reserve

Song Saa, a luxurious private island resort in Cambodia, operates with a strict “no shoes” policy. From the moment you step off the speed boat that takes guests from the mainland to the island (a trip that takes about 30 minutes), shoes are cast aside and the rest of the journey includes barefoot walks on sandy paths and across smooth wooden boardwalks that jut out …