Think Gypsy Hotels & Resorts Blogs

This year has been chaotic to say the least. With everything going on, I think everyone needs a little getaway. A weekend to just unwind and forget about the world for a little bit. Well that is exactly what we did! And best of all, we didn’t even have to travel far for the perfect little staycation at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota!You know what I love most about staying at a Ritz Carlton property? ...

I woke up today dreaming about a place. A place with water so blue you could swear it’s photoshopped. A place where coconut water is actually served out of a fresh coconut. A place that combines the tropics with luxury. I woke up dreaming about Grand Bavaro Princess.About a month ago, I took a trip to explore the Dominican Republic. I had traveled there a few years ago and my memories were ...

What do you look for when you go on vacation? Seems like a pretty simple question right? We go on vacation to unwind from our everyday lives. The thing is, everybody unwinds differently. Some go on extreme adventures while others breathe in the cultures of a new country. Me, I go anywhere there is a spa!! In my eyes, the best way to unwind is to spend the entire day in a fluffy robe and slippers, ...

I’ve got mountains on my mind… no really, it’s hard to think about anything else when you are standing on your snow-covered balcony, drinking your morning coffee and all you can see all around you are mountains and mountains and mountains! Good morning from the winter paradise that is Ritzenhof Am See!For those of you who followed along, we spent last week at a small luxury hotel that is ...

Okay so picture this… you open your eyes to see endless blue water. Stepping out of bed, the giant glass windows give you the perfect view of the ocean. You sip your morning coffee on a balcony surrounded by palm trees and all you hear are the waves crashing against the shore. Not a bad way to start the day am I right? So now imagine you get all the luxury of a Florida vacation with all of the ...

Everything is more fun in pink. I swear! Anything from pink cotton candy to pink lip gloss, the color just has a way of bringing things to life. So you can only imagine how happy I was to find a hotel that took that pink and turned it into a color of luxury. During our last trip to Paris, we were on the search for the cutest boutique hotels. It was our mission to find places that really made us ...

There is something about a boutique hotel in Paris that just makes you feel like you are stepping into a movie. They have a certain elegance that can't be found anywhere else. During our last visit to Paris, we had the opportunity to do a little boutique hotel hopping and our first stay was at Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa. This chic boutique hotel is located in what I can only describe as the ...

Location is key. When you are on vacation, off exploring a new place, the last thing that you want is to be staying in a hotel far away from all the action. You want to be able to roll out of bed and be just steps away from that breakfast place you found on Pinterest or that shopping street everyone talks about. You want the perfect location! That's what we found at The Distillery.Located in the ...

Waking up to the sound of crashing waves, could there be anything more relaxing? Everybody has a different definition of paradise. Some people love the big city with a world of lights that never seem to dim. Others live for the endless mountains, views filled with nothing but the sound of the wind in the trees. Me, I am drawn to the ocean. I want to wake up to the soft blues of that never-ending ...

Picture this, you get up in the morning and walk across the room. You push aside the white flowing curtains, step out onto the balcony, and look out over the horizon. All you hear is the gentle sound of the swaying palm trees as you feel the cool, salty breeze blowing in from the ocean. The warm rays of sunlight kiss your cheeks as you wake up in tropical paradise. Sounds like a dream doesn't it? ...

Everyone has different reasons why they travel. Some want to experience new things and be adventurous while others simply want to get away from life for a little and find a spot to relax. But no matter what your motivation is, we all travel to escape the ordinary and get a change in scenery! That is exactly what my last trip down to Miami was for me. I had been feeling so blocked and stressed ...

Elegance never goes out of style and neither does a Ritz Carlton Hotel. With the combination of the waterfront location on Sarasota Bay and the exceptional amenities, it is no surprise that the Ritz Carlton Sarasota is a verified luxury hotel according to Forbes Travel Guide. The resort not only includes the actual hotel in the heart of downtown Sarasota, but it also has a separate Beach Club ...

When you think of a beach vacation you think of palm trees and sunshine and when you think of a city vacation you think of sophisticated style and trendy buildings. So what happens when you combine them both? You get The Sarasota Modern!Everybody wants to find that perfect inner city hotel. That hotel that gives you the hype and style of being in a big city while still offering a calm oasis away ...

For me, first impressions are everything! Let's face it when you are traveling and you visit a new place for the first time, you are going to have certain expectations. You want a place to take your breath away, to leave you speechless. You want a place to be so perfect that even the simplest of pictures will make all your friends back home super jealous! No shame, expectations are just part of ...

Okay so picture this… you wake up, walk out onto your balcony, and breath in the cold fresh air. Mountains and trees covered in fresh powdered snow for as far as the eye can see! If that sounds like the way you want to start every day then I have found the perfect place for you! Last week I got to experience true luxury at the gorgeous Stanglwirt Hotel and I think its about time I share that ...