Soaring palm trees and the distinctive shape of Camelback mountain greet you when pulling into the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix. That and a warm, hospitable welcome along with glasses of bubbly. From the moment you check in to this villa-like hotel, worries melt and you feel completely immersed in an oasis. Champagne in hand, […]
You may not be able to see an entire city in three days, but you can go a long way in experiencing the highlights. We found a recent trip to Seattle cut short by circumstance, but were able to pack in a surprising amount of activity without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Of course, to get […]
I love the picture of our room above. Love. It. Whenever I see at it, I react just as I did the moment I walked into our suite at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Portland, Oregon. First I think – there’s a massive purple chandelier hovering over an emerald green couch on a patterned orange […]
Small Barrels magazine visits Las Vegas, Nevada. Read our travel guide vacation planner here.
Review of Alan Wong’s in Honolulu Hawaii by Small Barrels, a fusion of Asian, Hawaiin, and French influences.
Halekulani, the “House Befitting Heaven,” is aptly named. Located in Waikiki, the hotel overlooks majestic palms, a private strip of sandy beach, and then beyond into the endless stretch of the blue Pacific. Serenity washes over you at every turn at the recurring sight of native Hawaiin flowers and plants, and in the the welcoming rooms decorated in soothing, muted cream tones. The swaying sound of traditional Hawaiin music floats through the evening air from the lanai of House Without A Key, the hotel’s popular outdoor lounge. Comfort and serenity truly await in this corner of Hawaiin paradise.
Small Barrels magazine visits Honolulu, Hawaii. Read our travel guide vacation planner here.
Review of Nectar Bellagio Las Vegas, an upscale contemporary restaurant, by Small Barrels magazine.
Sullivan’s is located at 320 W. 5th Ave, Suite 100 Anchorage, Alaska. Call (907) 258-2882 for reservations or for more information. Food: If you’re in Anchorage, this is the place to go for a great steak in classy surroundings. The food and service here were so good, we cancelled other dinner plans and went twice […]
A review of The Chart Room Homer Alaska in the Land’s End Resort by Small Barrels.