by Editor | Aug 1, 2011 | New Hampshire, North America, Simon and Baker Travel Review, United States
Nestled on a gentle slope overlooking the pristine waters of Squam Lake in the southern foothills of the New Hampshire White Mountains, The Manor on Golden Pond has long been an idyllic retreat from the steamy New England summer. When wealthy British businessman Isaac Van Horn originally built the property as a summer home in 1904, he created an elegant country manor that reflected his English heritage; a pale yellow stucco and wooden shingle two-story residence that blended gracefully within its surroundings of rolling lawns shaded by ancient pine trees. The house remained a private home until the 1940’s when Harold Fowler, Life magazine editor, converted it into the Holderness Photographic Colony. In the 1950’s, it became an inn. During the next half century, it experienced a succession of ownerships and remodeling efforts before being acquired in 1999 by its current owners who painstakingly restored it to its original early 20 th century elegance.
by Editor | Aug 1, 2011 | Asia, Japan, Simon and Baker Travel Review, Tokyo
Hidden within the mountains of Izu rests Arcana Izu (the hotel writes it arcana izu all in lowercase letters), a small luxury Japanese hotel that bills itself as an auberge resort with a French influence. The inn, ensconced between the Mount Amagi forest and the Kano River, was designed as an interpretation of the ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel) concept with modern and Western twists. During my stay, I bathed in an outdoor hot spring within the comfort of my spacious room, and later indulged in some of the finest French cuisine I have sampled in Japan at the hotel’s Lumiere restaurant.
by Editor | Jul 1, 2011 | Dominica, Simon and Baker Travel Review
Jungle Bay will be on my list of options for a rustic, fitness and nature oriented island getaway. August 2015 We have been informed that Tropical Storm Erika destroyed the property and there are currently no plans to reopen. This act of nature took lives and...
by Editor | Jul 1, 2011 | Dominica, Simon and Baker Travel Review
Should I find myself in need of a place to stay in Roseau a suite at this hotel would be on my short list. Overall Impression Details Common Areas Bathroom Room Dining Features Other Review Overall Impression This waterfront hotel in the heart of Dominica’s main...
by Editor | Jul 1, 2011 | Dominica, Simon and Baker Travel Review
I will recommend this island to well traveled friends and colleagues who appreciate strenuous hiking, natural beauty and challenging to reach less discovered destinations. Overall Impression Details How To Get There Features Activities Other Review Overall Impression...
