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5Aug

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Photos: Southernmost Beach Resort

1/13At the start of our tour of the Southernmost Beach Resort, we admired the front desk in the lobby, which features a decorative wall of silver and gray fish sculptures as an elevated take on the classic Florida Keys style of marine life decor.2/13Since the property is so sprawling, a bellman can take guests in a golf cart to their room after check-in if they’re staying in a farther building on the oceanview side.3/13These oceanfront buildings facing the resort’s private beach were built on land that used to be the Atlantic Shores Motel. During holidays, the hotel hosts family-friendly events on this lawn, like an Easter egg hunt and a candy cane hunt.4/13The hotel's beach-inspired guest rooms blend warm sand tones and soft shades of blue to reflect the resort’s coastal surroundings. We...

5Aug

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Photos: The Capitana Key West

1/16The Capitana Key West’s facade features a 25-by-32-foot custom mural by marine artist K.C. Scott depicting an underwater scene with tarpons and spiny lobsters. The mural is considered part of the Key West Art in Public Places program, and it’s actually a black-and-white digital wrap of the same painting inside the lobby.2/16In The Capitana’s nautical-themed lobby, we saw shelves filled with vintage lanterns and bronze diving helmets, along with a full-color painting of the same K.C. Scott mural from the hotel’s facade.3/16The hotel’s grab-and-go shop in the lobby, Sundry Market, sells snacks, sodas, ice cream, and pool and beach essentials like sunscreen, as well as souvenirs, including Capitana-branded apparel and accessories.4/16A guest-favorite design feature in The Capitana's gues...

4Aug

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Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

1/16 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Caruso's hall is a luminous salon embellished with original mosaics, frescoed arched ceilings and red marble Roman statues. We suggest relaxing in the hotel's elegant foyer, furnished with straw sofas, plants and antique mirrors, to get a feel of the hotel's vibe.2/16 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Ravello offers some of the best views of the Amalfi Coast. While waiting for our on-site tour to start, we could spot the towns of Maiori, Minori and Amalfi from the hall's balcony.3/16 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Iolanda Mansi, our hotel tour guide, joined us for a quick coffee on the breakfast terrace. She told us about when the hotel's staff organized a spectacular wedding proposal for a special guest. Iolanda managed to coordinate a private airplane exhibiting a will-yo...

4Aug

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Il San Pietro di Positano

1/15 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Il San Pietro di Positano is one of the most iconic retreats along the Amalfi Coast. The property's scenic ambiance of understated luxury seduced us as soon as we arrived. Regular visitors say it's a must-see and often return to enjoy its familiar atmosphere provided by the attentive staff and welcoming ambiance.2/15 Credit(Maria Betteghella)We experienced the thrill of reaching Positano by ferry boat and hopping on a private sea transfer that took us straight to Il San Pietro's private beach. This way, we could avoid the coast's significant on-land traffic jams.3/15 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Carlino restaurant is one of Positano's most romantic dining options. Perfect for a light lunch during a summer beach day, the restaurant sits on a platform by the sea.4/...

3Aug

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Photos: Le Sirenuse

1/15 Credit(Maria Betteghella)As soon as we entered Le Sirenuse's lobby, we realized we were in one of Positano's most glamorous spots. Blessed by a central location that allows guests to easily reach both the town center and the coastal main road, the hotel is a journey unto itself thanks to a museum-like collection of contemporary art pieces and rare antiques.2/15 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Le Sirenuse's property develops vertically, delivering views over Positano and the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel's lobby coincides with the fifth and highest level. From there, we toured the hotel descending downwards, using the fast elevator and several sets of stairs decorated with wall paintings and historical memorabilia.3/15 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Le Sirenuse's fourth floor hosts the terrace of A...

3Aug

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Photos: Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

1/16 Credit(Maria Betteghella)We walked across the hotel's 5-acre park before reaching the main entrance to begin our tour. Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria has kept most of its antique furniture and frescoed ceilings intact. We loved spotting the Mediterranean Sea from afar, thanks to the salon's glass wall.2/16 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Furnished with wooden grills and flower baskets, the art nouveau Winter Garden is an elegant sitting room where guests can enjoy breathtaking sea views in total comfort. The chairs found in this living area were designed by the famous Italian architect Ernesto Basile, an exponent of the liberty style. We felt a thrill sitting in the same chairs that are displayed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.3/16 Credit(Maria Betteghella)Vittoria Terrace is a panoramic dec...

3Aug

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Photos: The Vanderbilt in Newport

1/16The Vanderbilt is a Georgian-style home-turned-hotel that was completed in 1909. It is located in downtown Newport.2/16We started our tour in the hotel's restaurant, where the building’s original hearth keeps guests cozy in the chillier months.3/16The cinematic Library’s cozy seating nooks set the tone for a relaxing conversation and classic cocktail.4/16The Vanderbilt completed a top-to-bottom renovation in 2022, leaving no detail overlooked, including the guest bathrooms.5/16The Snooker Room, named for the game that’s a British take on classic American pool, is a handsome space considered part of the hotel’s “social hub” approach.6/16Next, we visited the Conservatory, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and leads out to the peaceful garden terrace.7/16We felt that one of the mo...

2Aug

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Photos: Castle Hill Inn

1/16The main building at Castle Hill Inn was built in 1875 for a marine biologist and naturalist at Harvard University. The most prestigious room is the rounded turret suite, a bi-level suite with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and the Castle Hill Lighthouse.2/16Grace Kelly Beach is where the famed actress would take a dip while filming “High Society” in Newport in 1956 with Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.3/16During our tour, we visited The Dining Room, an elegant, curved space that boasts extraordinary views and serves dinner daily.4/16The Terrace Bar, reminiscent of a ship’s hull, has clear vinyl windows that roll up and down so that guests can enjoy the space rain or shine.5/16The lawn is open to the public and has Adirondack chairs that are first come, first served. Visitors ca...

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(Jabin Botsford/The Post)The indictment is the first to emerge from special counsel Jack Smith’s probe of the underpinnings of the Jan. 6 riot. The former president was ordered to appear in federal court in Washington on Thursday.MORE COVERAGEThe co-conspirators are not named in the indictment, but five of them can be identified using the detailed descriptions provided by prosecutors.Opinion by Washington Post StaffOpinion by Charles MurrayOpinion by Michael R. Bloomberg(Nic Antaya for The Post)A Michigan grand jury charged a former state lawmaker and a losing candidate for state attorney general as part of an investigation into the improper acquisition of voting machines.(AP)The Gilgo Beach investigation was hampered by political battles, local resistance to federal investigators, and ...

2Aug

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Photos: Newport Harbor Island Resort

1/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe Newport Harbor Island Resort’s decor embraces the city’s nautical roots and the island’s history.2/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleWe started our tour by visiting the resort’s state-of-the-art fitness center, which is accessible 24 hours a day with your room key.3/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe resort offers ample spaces to relax both inside and outside.4/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe Lounge draws primarily an adult crowd, but families are welcome too. Guests can place their order here to dine out on the deck as well.5/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe Lounge has familiar favorites on the bar menu in addition to signature cocktails.6/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe resort is on the northern ti...