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Out of 15 hotel stays this year, these are the five I'd plan a return trip around
How I booked them, who they're best for, and the details that I'd return for again and again
 • Tori Simokov
Boston is my new favorite winter weekend
An easy getaway and a design-forward hotel that turns Boston into the perfect cold-weather escape
 • Tori Simokov
I was flown out to stay with one of my favorite hotel brands
From the window seat to the welcome gift, it felt like a love letter to everything I care about in travel
 • Tori Simokov
A love letter to Amsterdam (and everything I did, ate, and wore there)
A design-forward city guide to my most unexpected favorite: where I stayed, shopped, wandered, and dined
 • Tori Simokov
Tokyo: the city that changed how I travel
How our honeymoon went off-script in Tokyo, plus my full city guide with where to stay, eat, and shop
 • Tori Simokov
Menorca is my new favorite island—here’s exactly how to do it right
A complete Menorca itinerary: what to book, what to pack, what not to miss, and the exact hotel split I’d recommend for the perfect seven-day stay
 • Tori Simokov
How to plan the perfect vacation (part 2): budget smarter, map better, and pack like a pro
Learn how to build a luxury-aligned budget, create a stress-free itinerary, and plan outfits that make every trip feel effortless and elevated
 • Tori Simokov
How to plan the perfect vacation (part 1)
From the hotel shortlists I swear by to the resources that save me hours, this is how I plan travel that feels curated, considered, and worth every…
 • Tori Simokov
My personal hotel hall of fame
From Grand Cayman to Kyoto, these are the design-forward, soul-stirring hotels I can’t stop thinking about. Read on for perfect day itineraries, insider…
 • Tori Simokov
Fouquet’s New York: a five-star escape with a Parisian soul
A romantic staycation with art deco glamour, standout service, and one room service fail I'm still thinking about
 • Tori Simokov
The Paris list I send to friends
No tourist traps, no tired recs—just my favorite spots to eat, shop, stay, and wander in the city I got married in
 • Tori Simokov
Park Hyatt St Kitts: what lived up to the hype (and what didn’t)
An honest, detail-packed review of my stay plus what I packed, what I’d do differently, and whether I’d go back
 • Tori Simokov
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