The Hotel: The Norman Why we recommend it: Israel is the birthplace of three religions and home to some of the world’s friendliest cultures. The bonus too is that it’s the land of the world’s greatest hummus. Now if that’s not a reason to travel, we don’t know what is. But in Tel Aviv, you can add in excellent places to stay to that list. For a long time, the only chic place to stay in Israel was The Norman.…

Hotel Maria Cristina If you are looking for impeccable service, a beautifully located hotel, and the most luxury option in San Sebastian, the only place to stay in town is Maria Cristina. The Design The location is tough to beat: the hotel is surrounded with historic promenades and gardens on every side, and is sandwiched between beautiful sandy beaches and the colorful landmarks of La Concha and La Zurriola. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and elegantly designed in a grey-and-white…

The Greenwich Hotel, NYC Who: The Godfather – who also happens to be the Godfather of hospitality. Robert De Niro may be an Oscar winner and world-renowned actor, producer, and director, but he is also a restauranteur-extraordinaire, co-founder of high-end Japanese Nobu eateries (which are now spread over 25 worldwide locations), the man behind the Mediterranean Tribeca Grill, and Italian restaurant Locanda Verde, as well as the owner of many flawless hotel properties around the world. One such flawless property…