As the adage goes, big things come in small packages. And this couldn’t be truer for the following 15 small luxury hotels, where room counts are under 20 but thoughtful service and high-end amenities defy expectations. Considered design schemes make these hotels feel larger than life, too, but fewer guests mean intimacy and privacy of the highest order. Here, our picks for 15 of the best small luxury hotels with fewer than 20 rooms....
It’s always fun to travel to a well-known destination, but as tourism picks up, you may prefer an escape that’s close to all the action without being in the center of it. These small towns don’t just serve as jumping-off points to other places; they are fantastic destinations in and of themselves, offering distinctive options and a charm you likely won’t find in their neighboring big cities. Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee...
Ashley Graham — supermodel, queen of body positivity and speaker of truth regarding all things motherhood — has her hands (and heart) full as a mom. The Knix apparel rep and her husband, Justin Ervin, are parents to sons Issac, 2 and twin sons, 7-month-old Malachi and Roman. Recently, Graham just found herself in a tricky situation as mom to three kids under age 3, and moms of multiple kids everywhere can instantly sympathize....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Little Golden Books has published hundreds of stories on celebrities, historic figures, and more for years. In September 2021, Golden Books published White’s story — from her time growing up in California during the ’20s and ’30s, to her rise in Hollywood, breaking down barriers, and showing the world how much we should love our animals....
Ten teenage girls grin from a stage, standing side by side with their arms intertwined and right feet kicked up in the air. They’re wearing costumes of Taiwanese aboriginal clothing — red shirts and skirts lined with white and blue embroidered trim and matching headbands. It’s a photo of Tahiti’s Li Yune Chinese dance school, hanging on the wall of a local Chinese organization. My mom has a similar picture of me on her refrigerator; I’m dancing — jumping high in the air — wearing bell-lined wristbands and leg bands like the girls in the picture....
Bindi Irwin has blessed our Instagram timelines yet again with a Grace Warrior video. On Jan 28, Bindi posted a video of Grace Warrior with the caption, “My sunshine (and her leaf)” with the song “You Are My Sunshine” by The Hound + The Fox. Now we love whenever Bindi posts a video of her 10-month-old daughter, but fans are especially freaking out over her newest pose: with her little ankles crossed....
Three years before launching the makeup line that made her a household name, Bobbi Brown left the glitz and glamour of Manhattan to move to Montclair, New Jersey. Located in the foothills of the Watchung Mountains, it’s just 12 miles from NYC — “but once you’re there,” she says, “you feel transported.” She raised three children in Montclair with her husband, Steven Plofker, all the while overseeing a growing cosmetics empire....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We usually head to Costco with food on our minds, but every time we take a trip to our favorite big box store we’re reminded of just how much stuff they sell. From gorgeous wooden folding chairs that would look perfect on the patio to colorful insulated tubmlers for outdoor dining all summer long, we’ve been finding tons of awesome stuff at Costco to get us ready for the sunshine....
Okay, we’ve all been there on a dating app where you see a profile and just feel like it’s too good to be true. One woman lived a way-too-real version of this and reportedly came across Ben Affleck on the famous celebrity dating app Raya, and honestly, we aren’t sure what we would do in that situation. Author and actress Nivine Jay took to TikTok to detail her hilariously tragic experience allegedly matching with Affleck on the app, and her story ends with getting a personal message that she claims is from Affleck himself that perfectly matches the energy he exudes in every meme of him barely holding on to his Dunkin’ Donuts order....
The Las Vegas Strip was the place to be on Sunday night where the 2022 Billboard Music Awards brought music’s A-listers together. Sean “Diddy” Combs was the show’s host and executive producer, but it was his three daughters Chance Combs, 16, and 15-year-old twins, D’Lila Star and Jessie James Combs, who had everyone talking. The trio is becoming red-carpet pros lately having been featured in Vanity Fair last year and walking the Dolce & Gabbana show....
According to shoppers, this discount isn’t the only thing to be excited about. The Eddie Bauer Departure Pants are a fan-favorite for their comfortable, functional design. They’re made from 100 percent polyester, and feature the brand’s Flexion technology to give them the perfect amount of structure and stretch. Plus, two slip pockets at the hips and a zippered back pocket provide plenty of space to securely store small essentials while you’re on the go without adding extra bulk to your outfit....
Elizabeth Hurley has shown off how fabulous she gets every year and has shown off her amazing body countless times. But this particular bikini picture is not only sexy but gives us a glimpse into how she feels about COVID-19 vaccines. Hint: she’s all for it. A post shared by Elizabeth Hurley (@elizabethhurley1) On Dec 11, Hurley posted a super sexy bikini snapshot of her sporting one of her leopard bikinis from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach collection....
When fans see George and Amal Clooney looking glamorous, happy, and so-in-love on the red carpet, it’s not an act. The genetically blessed couple, who celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, revealed that their relationship is as perfect as it looks — and we are jealous! Telling Gayle King on CBS Mornings that they’ve “never had an argument,” George let everyone in on their magical formula. “It does start with love,” he explained....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. There’s no denying how delicious — and honestly, hypnotizing — Giada De Laurentiis’ unique recipes are. From quick pasta recipes to sumptuous desserts, we can’t get enough — especially when it’s a new cookie recipe. A post shared by Giadzy (@thegiadzy) On Dec 4, De Laurentiis posted a picture of the scrumptious, sugar-coated cookies to her Instagram @giadzy with the caption, “We love this melt-in-your-mouth, powdered-sugar-coated cookies!...
Potato salad is as essential to a good cookout as the grill itself, but we’ve got to be honest – we’re kind of over the mayo-drenched, bland potato salad that too often graces the picnic table. Of course, a classic potato salad can be well-made, too, but sometimes we’re just looking for something a little different. Enter Italian cooking whiz and cookbook author Giada de Laurentiis. She tends to focus on fresh, produce-forward recipes, and her crispy potato salad with arugula, oranges, and gorgonzola is no different....
In a high-tension and emotional segment from an upcoming episode of Mama June: Road to Recovery, 15-year-old Alanna Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo, confronts her mom, “Mama” June Shannon, about the latter’s drug use after a year-long estrangement. In the clip, previewed on E! Online, Thompson, her sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon, and June Shannon, are in a meeting mediated by family therapist Dr. Ish Major finds a tearful Thompson telling her mother, “It’s just hard because you [weren’t] there for my first day of high school, and I think that’s a pretty big thing....
My winter trip to the Yukon filled me with dread. As a Canadian who has mostly lived and traveled in the major cities along our southern border, I can say that few of us have visited the real “Great White North” — the Canadian Arctic. But once I arrived, I realized that life in this territory is built around the extreme climate — and that for all these years, I’d truly been missing out....
In the wake of the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 children and 2 adults dead, it’s easy to feel helpless as a parent. What can you do to make sure that something this tragic doesn’t happen again? Here’s one way to start. Jennifer Garner shared a video of herself making brownie baked oatmeal and — as the treats were in the oven — calling her senators to advocate for gun safety bills....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The President of the United States Joe Biden just made everyone collectively “aww” with his touching Valentine’s Day post to his wife Jill Biden. On Feb. 14, Joe warmed everyone’s hearts with a simple and touching Valentine’s Day tribute to his wife of nearly 45 years with a super-cute throwback photo....
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson just made everyone swoon over their latest appearance as a couple. Not only do they look gorgeous, but they look so in love while packing on the PDA. On April 30, the pair shocked everyone when they arrived for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. When they arrived, the shocking celebrity couple looked perfect together. Kardashian dazzled in a silver Balenciaga Couture gown with Davidson rocking a classic tuxedo with Vans shoes....
