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Luxury + Soft-Life Getaway Picks I Actually Love
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items This is my curated collection of hotels, resorts, and hidden gems I’ve personally stayed at or dream of visiting. From luxe escapes to budget‑friendly getaways, these picks reflect real experiences and elevated travel taste.
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✨ 1. Places I’ve Stayed
🌴 2. Manifesting Stays (Future Trips I’m Claiming)
🌁 3. Budget Gems
💎 4. Luxury Moments
📍6. Weekend Getaways (Close to Home)
✨ 1. Places I’ve Stayed
Real reviews, real vibes. These are my actual experiences from the room details to the service tea.
Vibe: 5 star All-inclusive luxury with crazy-good food options, huge pools, and nonstop activities.
My Notes: Perfect for a long reset trip you truly don’t have to leave the resort. LOVE IT HERE
🇲🇽 Moon Palace Resort- All-Inclusive (Mexico)
Vibe: Beautiful Spanish-inspired architecture, big property, very family-friendly, great for Disney trip convenience.
My Notes: Clean, vibrant, and great transportation access to the parks.
🏰 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Vibe: Urban, compact, walk-everywhere energy.
My Notes: Perfect for quick NYC weekends. Rooms give “functional but cute.”
🏙️ TRYP by Wyndham
Vibe: Classy casino luxury, big rooms, spa energy.
My Notes: One of the best hotels in AC for comfort + vibe.
🎲 Borgata
Vibe: Modern, huge windows, ocean views, very luxe-feeling.
My Notes: Aesthetic rooms. The views alone sell it.
🌊 Ocean Casino Resort
Vibe: Music-themed, lively, tons of entertainment.
My Notes: Good for nightlife and a fun weekend trip.
🎰 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Vibe: Busy, colorful, lots of food choices and the Quarter shops.
My Notes: Good for group trips and last-minute stays.
🎡 Tropicana – Atlantic City, NJ
Vibe: Classic AC nostalgia. No longer operating as Taj but still part of the AC history.
My Notes: One of my old stays a throwback vibe.
🕌 Trump Taj Mahal Hotel -Atlantic City
Vibe: High-rise, modern, and connected to the Miracle Mile Shops. Floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and super clean rooms.
My Notes: Stayed here loved the views, the quiet luxury energy, and how you can walk straight into shops and restaurant...
Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations, Las Vegas Strip Hotel
Vibe: Classic city hotel with big lobby energy, connected skywalks, and close to everything.
Energy: Great for concerts, conventions, and girls trips.
🏙️ Hilton Atlanta Hotel -Downtown
Vibe: Government district, calm area, updated rooms.
Energy: Great for business trips, museum days, and being close to landmarks.
⭐ Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
🌴 2. Manifesting Stays (Future Trips I’m Claiming)
Places on my radar for future trips. Manifesting the soft life one stay at a time.
Bali, Maldives, New York, Dubai
Vibe: Butler service, dramatic interiors, celebrity-level treatment.
Manifesting Because: This is the “I made it” stay.
🌴 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Vibe: Over-the-top ultra-luxury, insane architecture.
Manifesting Because: Bucket-list, once-in-a-lifetime energy.
🏝️ Atlantis -The Palm Dubai
Maldives, Mexico, Dubai
Vibe: Villas, private beaches, celebrity-level privacy.
Manifesting Because: Soft life in its purest form.
🌊 One&Only Resorts
DC, Miami, Vegas, Paris
Vibe: Asian luxury, spa excellence, sleek interiors.
Manifesting Because: The kind of calm rich people choose.
🌇 Mandarin Oriental
Bahamas, Mexico, Hong Kong
Vibe: Boutique ultra-luxury with cultural details.
Manifesting Because: Understated, classy, high-end.
🌴 Rosewood Luxury Hotel
Bali, Greece, Wyoming, Japan
Vibe: Ultra-luxe, quiet, minimalist paradise.
Manifesting Because: This is generational wealth travel style.
🍃 Aman Resorts- Hotels & Residences
Any location
Vibe: Quiet wealth, insane comfort, spa heaven.
Manifesting Because: When I want peace, privacy, and perfection.
💎 Four Seasons
Marrakech, Morocco
Vibe: Opulent riads, private pools, Moroccan palace vibes.
Manifesting Because: Ultimate desert luxury + IG-worthy interiors.
🌍 Royal Mansour -Morocco
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Vibe: Adults-only, overwater bungalows, infinity pools.
Manifesting Because: Ultimate romantic/relaxation vibe.
🇯🇲 Sandals Royal Caribbean: Montego Bay
Vibe: Historic grandeur, rooftop pool, Jazz-era luxury.
Manifesting Because: Classic NOLA elegance + luxe energy.
🎷 The Roosevelt New Orleans
Vibe: All-suite luxury, canals, opulent décor.
Manifesting Because: Ultimate Vegas glam energy.
🎰 The Venetian Las Vegas
🌁 3. Budget Gems
Affordable but still giving comfort, safety, and a cute aesthetic.
Vibe: Chic, budget-conscious, quieter Vegas option.
My Notes: Perfect for pool days + nightlife without overpaying.
🎰 Vdara Hotel & Spa
Vibe: Clean, convenient, simple luxury on a budget.
My Notes: Mini beach trips made easy and cute.
🌊 Hyatt House -Lewes,De
Vibe: Modern, budget-friendly, walkable.
My Notes: Good for city trips, shopping, and brunch without spending a fortune.
🏨 Hilton Garden Inn - Atlanta
💎 4. Luxury Moments
For when the bag is bigger or you just need a little delusion and self-care.
Vibe: Ultra-luxurious sail-shaped hotel on its own island, with private butlers and over-the-top amenities.
Why It’s World-Renowned: Known as the “world’s only 7-star hotel,” a bucket-list stay for pure extravagance and architectural wow-factor.
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab-Dubai
Vibe: Timeless luxury, impeccable service, and views of the Eiffel Tower.
Why It’s World-Renowned: Iconic French elegance meets soft-life perfection. Perfect for a romantic or celebratory stay.
Ritz Paris
Vibe: Iconic, historic, and ultra-luxurious with classic NYC elegance.
Why It’s World-Renowned: Legendary for its timeless style, celebrity guests, and prime Fifth Avenue location ultimate city glamour and soft-life energy.
The Plaza Hotel
📍6. Weekend Getaways (Close to Home)
I’m a tri- state Gil I love a quick getaway
No flights needed. Quick reset energy.
Vibe: Boutique, chic, centrally located.
My Notes: Perfect for brunch, museum hopping, and city strolls.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Vibe: Central, modern, convenient for sightseeing.
My Notes: Perfect for a weekend in Manhattan iconic hotels, easy access to the action.
New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan Hotel