Elizabeth Brownfield, Freelance Journalist Profile

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Sanders: A Cozy-Chic Boutique Hotel In The Heart Of Copenhagen

1 week ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

The intimate Danish hotel boasts stylish interiors, a central location, several lively dining and drink options, and a sense of laid-back cool. LocationHotel Sanders is centrally located on a quiet neighborhood street in the heart of Copenhagen’s historic center. It’s directly behind the Royal Danish Theatre and is a quick stroll to the postcard-famous Nyhavn Canal.
A Lush 32-Acre Retreat on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast

1 week ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

With recently refreshed guest rooms, several oceanfront dining destinations, and countless watersports on gorgeous Pauoa Bay — plus 32 stunning acres of lush tropical gardens and lava-studded oceanfront on the Big Island's black-lava Kohala Coast — there’s a lot to love about the Fairmont Orchid. LocationFairmont Orchid is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, on the majestic Kohala Coast.
Must-Visit Attractions In Prague

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

Prague feels like something out of a storybook. With its romantic stone bridges, lush riverside gardens, hundreds of historic spires punctuating the skyline, perfectly-preserved architecture ranging from Gothic to Art Deco, and the largest castle complex in the entire world, there is so much beauty around every corner in the Czech Republic’s capital city.
A Chic Barcelona Hotel In The Gothic Quarter

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

LocationKimpton Vividora is located in Barcelona’s super popular and central Gothic Quarter, in the triangle formed by Portal del Ángel, Las Ramblas and Plaça Catalunya. The VibeChic and stylish. Fun, and a little funky.
See Acres Of Tulips, Peonies & Lavender At These 2025 Oregon Flower Festivals

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

Rainbow-like stripes of vibrant tulips as far as the eye can see. Acres of fluffy cotton candy-colored peonies as big as salad plates. Fragrant lilacs in white, light pink, lavender, deep purple, blue, and even yellow perfuming the air. And 500 varieties of irises in just one charming display garden. March kicks off an incredible season of flower festivals in and around Portland, Salem, the Willamette Valley, and beyond that keeps rolling until the end of September.
Fairmont Kea Lani: A Lush Retreat On Maui’s Postcard-Perfect Polo Beach

2 months ago | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

It doesn’t take long to fall in love with Fairmont Kea Lani resort in Wailea. From the moment you arrive at the capacious open-air lobby with gleaming stone floors, romantic archways and domed ceilings, lush gardens, and peaceful waterfalls, the resort’s many charms are on full display. Then, you see the jaw-dropping views of Polo Beach, the glittering ocean, mesmerizing mountains, and postcard-perfect volcanic islands just across the way.
Taste Washington Wine And Food Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Mar 8, 2025 | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

Taste Washington, one of the country’s premiere wine and food festivals, kicks off in Seattle, Washington next week, and it’s not too late to get tickets. This year marks the 25th annual event, which showcases the top culinary and winemaking talent from Washington State and the Pacific Northwest. The lineup includes 11 events, including chef collab dinners, seafood-centric tastings, seminars, a dance party, and Sunday brunch — as well as the signature Grand Tasting event at Lumen Field.
Where To Stay In Denver: Limelight Hotel

Feb 28, 2025 | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

LocationLimelight Denver is located in the heart of downtown Denver. It’s mere steps from Union Station, which bustles with trains, restaurants, bars, and shopping options.
This Stylish Inn On Lake Michigan Is The Passion Project Of Two Interior Designers

Feb 17, 2025 | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

For decades, Saugatuck, Michigan has gained a loyal following of visitors who return year after year to enjoy its vibrant mix of charming restaurants, shops, wineries and breweries, and a thriving art scene totally its own.
Starting Today, Get Dinner From Gregory Gourdet’s Kann Delivered To Your Door

Jan 31, 2025 | forbes.com | Elizabeth Brownfield

Scoring a seat at celebrated chef Gregory Gourdet’s Haitian live-fire restaurant Kann in Portland, Oregon has been one of the toughest reservations in the country to get since the restaurant opened in 2022. One of the most hotly-anticipated restaurant openings in the past few years, Kann started racking up the accolades as soon as it opened, quickly getting crowned “Best New Restaurant” “Best New Restaurant in America” awards from the culinary world’s top titles.