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Review: Palmaia, The House of Aia, Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Jimmy ImAugust 10, 2022August 6, 2022

Palmaia, The House of Aia, an all-inclusive, luxury resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, opened December 12, 2019—and we were among the first guests to check in. In fact, Travelbinger was...

The 8 Strangest Things That I Experienced In Hotels

Jimmy ImAugust 1, 2022August 20, 2022

I've stayed in more than 600 hotels, from 5-star properties and centuries-old castles to hotel pop-ups and bunks on cargo vessels (yes, weird!). The odds of me having strange hotel...

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Ananda Spa Review: I spent a week at Oprah Winfrey’s favorite spa retreat, and this is what changed me

Jimmy ImJuly 26, 2022August 20, 2022

It's not often I fling myself halfway across the globe to meditate for a week, but when Oprah does it, you know it might be worth the journey. In fact,...

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These 6 resorts have mindblowing hammocks worth traveling for

Jimmy ImJuly 17, 2022July 17, 2022

A great philosopher once said: "If you're not swinging from a hammock, you're not living life." OK, not really true, but it should be. The reality is that hammocks are...

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Travelbinger’s 10 Best Luxury Resorts In The World

Jimmy ImJuly 7, 2022August 3, 2022

Having traveled to 113 countries, and stayed in over 650 luxury hotels, in my career as a prolific travel writer, I've stayed at some of the best resorts in the...

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Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Rivals The Best In Chicago (PHOTOS)

Jimmy ImJuly 1, 2022June 23, 2022

The view from your hotel is everything. Case in point: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The swanky hotel had a $100 million renovation in 2017, experiencing a major facelift that proved...

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Plunge Beach Resort Review: Secret Bungalow on Beach

Jimmy ImJune 25, 2022July 31, 2022

In Miami and Fort Lauderdale, no hotels allow you to wake up, open your balcony door and step right on the beach in a matter of seconds— but go north...

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How To Realistically Get A Hotel Room Upgrade To A Suite

Jimmy ImJune 16, 2022June 11, 2022

Hotel upgrade tips are a dime a dozen, but there's one that works almost every time I travel. In fact, it's so easy, you won't think about it, and it's...

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Expert Review: Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Jimmy ImJune 2, 2022August 3, 2022

When I worked at Soho House New York, there was one guest (the son of a famous fashion designer) who lived on property. I didn't know why someone would leave...

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The Secret To Booking An Entire Resort All For Yourself — Without Paying Extra

Jimmy ImMay 24, 2022August 13, 2022

Dozens of resorts across the world open every year, offering travelers more options when booking a vacation—and also increasing their odds to have an entire property all to themselves. It's...

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I checked into Casa Gangotena, a former mansion in Quito – Review

Jimmy ImMay 12, 2022May 8, 2022

I go head over heels for seriously gorgeous hotels, and Casa Gangotena, right in the heart of Quito, is blowing me away. In fact, this former mansion has compelled me...

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Review: Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour Miami Hotel

Jimmy ImMay 10, 2022July 18, 2022

The view from our suite at Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour is so stunning, we hardly left the hotel, especially during sunset. This luxury hotel in Miami is so unassuming, and it's...

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Review: I checked into Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India

Jimmy ImMay 6, 2022August 6, 2022

In 2009, I checked into Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India... and a decade later, I had a chance to revisit this globally recognized, iconic hotel. Here's my full Taj...

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Review: Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, NY (CATSKILLS)

Jimmy ImMay 4, 2022August 5, 2022

My friend Josh and I have been traveling through The Catskills in the most popular towns, like Hunter, Phoenicia and Windham, and we just arrived at Hasbrouck House in Stone...

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PHOTOS: The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India Hotel Review

Jimmy ImMay 3, 2022August 15, 2022

Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India is Mumbai's most famous landmark, and one of the most iconic hotels in the world. Opened in 1903 during British rule, Taj Mahal Palace is...

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Expert Review: Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Jimmy ImMay 2, 2022August 3, 2022

I've stayed at over 600 hotels, more than anyone else alive on this planet, in the past 20 years, and I wrote a story on my top ten resorts in...

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I checked into the new Hilton La Romana Adult All Inclusive Resort

Jimmy ImApril 27, 2022June 4, 2022

It's been a good ten years since I visited Dominican Republic. This time around, I'm over on the west coast in Bayahibe La Romana at the new Hilton La Romana Adult...

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I checked into Taj Fort Aguada in Goa, India — Review

Jimmy ImApril 20, 2022May 29, 2022

After nearly 20 hours of travel, I finally arrived in Goa, India, and I checked into Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa. Because I arrived at 4 AM, I didn't...

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Review: I’m back at Casa De Mita in Punta Mita, Mexico

Jimmy ImApril 18, 2022April 16, 2022

There's no better place to celebrate a special event than Casa De Mita in Punta Mita, Mexico, just outside of Puerto Vallarta. I've celebrated my last two birthdays (and one Christmas)...

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Mandarin Oriental Downtown Miami Review : Unique & Classy

Jimmy ImApril 15, 2022April 9, 2022

&lt;img src="https://travelbinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20180119_152741.jpg" alt="Isn't the Mandarin Oriental Miami lobby so glam?" /&gt; Isn't the Mandarin Oriental Miami lobby so glam? It's why I decided to do a Mandarin Oriental Miami review....