Top 5 Restaurants for 2025 – World Edition

Top 5 Restaurants for 2025 – World Edition

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My Top Five restaurants for the world list this year, while not totally devoid of Michelin stars, has very few, mainly because there were some truly stand-out restaurants that really outshined others this year regardless of international accolades. Overall, this list is also probably the least expensive list of restaurants on ChiLuxe Travel, which simply means that we ate really well on our vacations this year without spending a ton. Here we go! 5. Luna Muna, Roatan, Honduras Luna Muna…

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St. Regis Chicago Spa Review: Inside the City’s Newest Luxe Wellness Escape

St. Regis Chicago Spa Review: Inside the City’s Newest Luxe Wellness Escape

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We’re lucky to live in Chicago with so many luxe hotels in the city. Each has their own high-end spa set-up and I’ve been slowly checking them all out over the years. One of these days I’ll put together a list of my most recommended spas and the plusses and minuses for each one, but for now, this article is going to tell you everything you want to know about the St. Regis Spa in Chicago! I booked a massage…

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Cafe Sabarsky at the Neue Galerie NYC: A Sophisticated Viennese Lunch Amid Klimt Masterpieces Steps from The Met

Cafe Sabarsky at the Neue Galerie NYC: A Sophisticated Viennese Lunch Amid Klimt Masterpieces Steps from The Met

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On a recent trip to New York City, we spent just about an entire day art museum hopping. To catch our breath after spending the morning at The Met, we decided to have lunch at Cafe Sabarsky, which is a few blocks north. The best part is that this cafe is also in a small art museum, The Neue Galerie, housing several pieces by one of my favorite artists – Gustav Klimt. On a Friday afternoon, just after 12pm, Cafe…

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Tre Dita Chicago Review: The St. Regis’ Luxe Italian Hotspot for Exceptional Handmade Pasta

Tre Dita Chicago Review: The St. Regis’ Luxe Italian Hotspot for Exceptional Handmade Pasta

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I am so thrilled to report that Chicago is back on the map as far as absolutely superb Italian-inspired restaurants go. After several disappointing meals at very popular spots like Il Carciofo and RPM Italian, I was starting to worry I’d never find good Italian food in the city again. Then, I had dinner at Daisies, which was a revelation, and I reviewed it here, and hope for amazing pasta in Chicago returned. Finally, most recently on Thanksgiving weekend, we…

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Bryant Park Hotel NYC Review: A Boutique Midtown Gem with Spacious Rooms and Unbeatable Location

Bryant Park Hotel NYC Review: A Boutique Midtown Gem with Spacious Rooms and Unbeatable Location

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We stayed at the Bryant Park Hotel in Midtown, New York City, for a lovely four nights in October of 2025. When I was booking this trip, location was my highest priority, but I also wanted something unique and interesting, and boutique if possible, and not at a stupidly high price point, which is not an easy ask in Midtown Manhattan. I stumbled across this hotel which is located right behind the New York Public Library, and is adjacent to…

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Visiting The Frick Collection, NYC: A Serene Art Escape on the Upper East Side

Visiting The Frick Collection, NYC: A Serene Art Escape on the Upper East Side

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We visited The Frick Collection on a recent trip to New York City in October, 2025. Recently updated and reopened, this stunning venue is full of incredible art and the building itself is noteworthy as well. According to the website, timed tickets are required to be purchased in advance, however when we arrived on a Friday afternoon, we were able to walk in and purchase tickets for admission on the spot. There was no line, and it seemed fine. Tickets…

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Park MGM Las Vegas Review: A Stylish, High-Value Escape with Prime Strip Access

Park MGM Las Vegas Review: A Stylish, High-Value Escape with Prime Strip Access

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Historically, the Park MGM has been my go-to resort in Las Vegas. There are tons of reasons for this, not the least of which is that it’s probably the best bang for your buck on The Strip. As someone who spends as little time as possible in their room while visiting Las Vegas, the most important things to me are resort amenities, restaurants, and location. The Park MGM checks all the boxes, and while it’s not the most luxe hotel…

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Daisies Chicago Review: The Italian-Inspired Hotspot that Actually Lives Up to the Hype

Daisies Chicago Review: The Italian-Inspired Hotspot that Actually Lives Up to the Hype

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Daisies restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood has been nabbing all sorts of accolades lately, and I was excited to check it out with my two cousins on a recent outing in October, 2025. I’ve been pretty disappointed with a lot of the more recent, Italian-inspired restaurant openings in Chicago, such as the over-hyped Il Carciofo, and I was really hoping for something special that I could recommend to my lovely readers. Luckily, Daisies totally delivered, and we were all…

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Four Seasons Mexico City Review: A Luxe Urban Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

Four Seasons Mexico City Review: A Luxe Urban Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

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We stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City for a four-night, long weekend getaway for my birthday this past August. This hotel is nothing short of spectacular, although I feel as though we are always landing a stay at a place that is either undergoing renovations or about to. As such, the photos of the room may not reflect what it looks like now, or a few months from now, as the rooms were undergoing major renovations while…

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

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The Anthropology Museum in Mexico City is an absolute icon for presenting Mexico’s prehistoric and ancient history. This place is massive, and you must visit when you are traveling in Mexico City. It’s easily one of the most comprehensive museums of human history of the area I have ever been to, and following are my tips for enjoying it. First, this place is huge. There are two floors of exhibits in an absolutely massive building on the northern side of…

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