Slovenia: Hotels

Holiday Hideaways Off the Beaten Path

Holiday Hideaways Off the Beaten Path

It’s not too late to plan a holiday trip, but there’s no rule that says you have to go where the crowds are.  Here are six of our top picks for a getaway to secluded luxury for this holiday season.
Blackberry River Inn
Norfolk, Connecticut
Once a stop along the Underground Railroad the Blackberry River Inn is located along the Blackberry River in rural Connecticut. Book a suite in the main house …

Vila Bled, Slovenia Review

Vila Bled, Slovenia Review

Vila Bled, Josip Broz Tito’s former official summer residence and guest house, is on the shore of Lake Bled in the Slovenian Alps. It became a hotel in 1984.
WHERE IS IT?
Vila Bled is 55 km from Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and 360 km and a little over three hours from Munich, the closest major international gateway airport.
WHAT’S IT LIKE?
The hotel’s décor includes lots of local wood and classic mid-twentieth century furnishings.  …

Kempinski Palace Portorož Review

Kempinski Palace Portorož Review

Dating back to 1910, the Kempinski Palace Portorož reopened last fall after a five-year renovation that added a modern wing with 78 completely new rooms and a spa. The original building houses 107 rooms and suites (all fully renovated), the elegant Belle Époque ball room, which was restored in accordance with original plans using photographs from the time, meeting rooms, and a presidential suite.  It was designated a Cultural …