When you think of the most luxurious Parisian hotels, the list often starts with the Four Seasons Hotel George V. Located just off the Champs-Elysees, the Four Seasons Hotel George V is superbly positioned in the heart of the most fashionable quarter of Paris. I’ve booked this hotel often and looked forward to my onsite […]
Read more »Le Meurice has been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world… and having been there, I can see why. This hotel combines contemporary chic with 18th century opulence in an ideal location, situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. The rooms are… well, just beautiful, decorated in the style of Louis […]
Read more »Having been to Paris often, we’ve been fortunate to eat and drink at many fine establishments. Until I moved to Italy, I did not drink coffee. That changed quickly surrounded by great caffè. On this trip to Paris, I wanted to try the hot chocolate at La Maison Angelina. I’ve had fantastic hot chocolate in […]
Read more »Having stayed in the Champs-Elysees area many times, and walked the boulevard on every trip to Paris, I was very interested in visiting the Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière. This was the first designated five-star hotel in Paris, and when you think of Fouquet, you think of the famous brasserie and Parisian glamour. Walking into the lobby […]
Read more »In November, my wife and I talked about where we would like to spend a few days after Christmas… and we agreed almost immediately… “Why not Paris?” We’ve been fortunate to visit this incredible city many times, and one NEVER grows weary of Paris! We decided to fly out late on Christmas Day… and after […]
Read more »The Hotel de Russie is a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo on the Via del Babuino. Living in Rome, I walked by The Hotel de Russie almost daily. The location, close to the Northern Gates of Ancient Rome, is within easy walking distance […]
Read more »A special thank you to Jeremy McClellan, Director of Global Accounts,Travel Industry for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Jeremy has worked with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for 10+ years. In his current role, he manages customer relationships with the travel industry community along the East Coast… and has been a huge asset for Ron Phillips Travel. […]
Read more »Legend has it that 2,000 years a Villa for Emperor Augustus rested on the same site that today is the home of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. Stepping off the busy downtown streets of Sorrento into the grounds that make up the hotel… one does feel transported back in time. The hotel, surrounded by […]
Read more »J.K. Place Firenze is perhaps my favorite hotel in Florence. It’s not on the river, nor is it the most luxurious… but it’s just so comfortable. You’ll see guest after guest talk about feeling like you’re in a “luxury home or apt.” And that’s so true. After dealing with crowds in Florence, you feel […]
Read more »We were fortunate to live in Rome for three years and traveled often to the Amalfi. Of all the hotels we visited and stayed, Il San Pietro Di Positano was always my favorite. I love Positano – the beauty, the shops, and even the steps. But sometimes Positano can get a “little crowded.” Which […]
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Ron Phillips is an Independent Consultant of Brownell Travel 
Ron Phillips is an Independent Consultant of Brownell Travel