NEW AMAZING "ANDAZ" AROUND THE GLOBE

Listen up Jet Setters!!!  Do I have news for you!  The amazing properties known as the Andaz Hotels by the Hyatt Hotel Group are going to be popping up at new spots around the globe.  I first told you all about the Andaz in LA (click here to read it) in March 2010.  "Andaz" means "Personal Style" and that it what these hotels offer in a BIG way.  Well I just found out that Andaz Shanghai is to open January 1, 2012.  The hotel's website is now taking reservations for that date and beyond.  Rates will start at about $375 per night (remember this is Shanghai folks).  Also set to open in 2012 is Andaz Amsterdam (probably late in the sumer or in the early fall).  Unfortunately, the website has no pictures of the rooms yet (I'll work on getting then for you all), but if you read my post on Andaz LA, you know the rooms will be awesome!  Guess what else I found out???  Hyatt is also working on opening up more "Andaz" properties in the following places:
Andaz Wailea Resort, Maui, 2014
Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica, 2013
Andaz Delhi, India, 2013
Andaz Turks and Caicos, 2014
This news is simply amazing, and I hope to be lucky enough to check out at least one of these properties in person in the future!

SIX FUN-FILLED DAYS IN CALI

Hi there Jet Setters! I have just returned from six fun-filled days in Southern California! (Just in time for all of this snow in New York, huh?) But, I can't complain one bit because I saw so much and have loads to share with you all. I incorporated a little bit of city, a little beach and relaxation, and also the wine country (not Napa) on my trip. I started out in Los Angeles where I checked out a bunch of great hotels including the Andaz West Hollywood, the Tower Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Roosevelt, and the Century Plaza. I also tried some wonderful restaurants I can't wait to tell you about.From there I spent some time in Palos Verdes at the incredible Terranea Resort & Spa...And finished up in Santa Inez Wine Country! I saw a lot, I ate a lot, I shopped in some great stores, and put my head on some incredibly comfortable pillows at some cool hotels...this was a great way to spend six days for sure! I am working on uploading the pictures and getting all my information together...so stay tuned for more Jet Set Smart LA, Palos Verdes and Santa Inez in the coming days!