As with all his subjects, Robert Whitman’s view of Latin America offers a fresh perspective. New York City-based photographer Robert Whitman’s love of travel goes back decades. As a self-described “young hippie” traveling the world after college, he found that photography was a way to gain greater access to people and places. Over the years, Robert’s…
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Club Lounge Upgrades at Sheraton Hotels in Latin America and Beyond
Part of the Club: Sheraton has upgraded its lounges at hotels including the Sheraton Buenos Aires, pictured. BY MARK CHESNUTSheraton Hotels is wrapping up a $100 million upgrade of its Club Lounges around the world, and that means that travelers will have some fresh choices when seeking extra amenities in destinations including Buenos Aires, Mexico…
Photographer Mario Testino Captures Rio de Janeiro at its Sexiest
Fashion photographer Mario Testino turned his talented lens to sumptuous Rio de Janeiro in one of his excellent South America-focused photo books. One of the things I most look forward to seeing in my mailbox is the catalog from Taschen, the German publisher of art, design and photography books. The fearless creativity they show in…
Abandoned: The 6 Best Hotels You’ll NEVER Stay In
These classic mid-century modern hotels still stand, but they’ve been abandoned for years.
The World’s Best New Hotel and Restaurant are in Latin America
Wallpaper, the British-based magazine and Website that focuses on travel, design, entertainment, fashion and media, has announced the winners of its annual Design Awards for 2010. The style-conscious magazine and Website assembled an impressive panel of judges to determine who deserves kudos. And guess what? The world’s best new hotel for 2010 is in Mexico. The…