Megan Lawton

6 days ago | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Megan Lawton

It’s not every day you wake up to see a pod of dolphins from your window, but at Marathon’s Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort, it happened on our first morning. When staying at this hotel, you’ll want to bring your binoculars, as there are pelicans, storks, herons and manatees to see too. But while it might be populated with incredible Floridian wildlife, this slice of the sunshine state is far from busy, despite being just 90 miles south of buzzy Miami and 45 miles north of lively Key West.

1 week ago | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Megan Lawton

Sunset strolls don’t get any better than at Fort Lauderdale’s Pelican Grand Beach Resort. Rolling turquoise waves, pink skies at dawn and dusk and a seemingly endless stretch of white sand beach are ready to welcome travellers. Adorning 500 feet of Fort Lauderdale’s pristine beachfront, Pelican Grand Beach Resort – part of the Noble House Hotels and Resorts collection – couples Old Floridian grandeur with seaside elegance to give its guests a coastal-chic waterfront retreat.

2 weeks ago | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Megan Lawton

At the W South Beach, it’s all about the little details. The one that stands out most vividly: complimentary sunglasses lens wipes, given out around the pool and beach, allowing guests to clearly take in every pristine detail of this incredible hotel.  And there is much to appreciate; from the grand reception clad in black marble where there is a bustling churn of fashionable people coming and going, out to the ‘wet deck’ where a giant heated infinity swimming pool beckons.

3 weeks ago | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Megan Lawton

‘Get lost’ isn’t an insult at Little Palm Island Resort and Spa, it’s the invitation. You’ll find the slogan on staff T-shirts, doorways and even the resort’s souvenirs. It sets the tone for a stay defined by leaving the mainland, and life’s demands, far behind. HotelThe island resort is solely accessible by boat or seaplaneLocated on a four-acre private island off the Florida Keys, the resort feels a world away.

3 weeks ago | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Megan Lawton

After a two-year renovation, the Union Hotel has reopened its doors with a clear sense of purpose; giving guests a taste of Toronto. Located directly across from the city’s iconic Union Station, its location couldn’t be better – whether you’re heading to the theatre, a Blue Jay’s baseball game, or just exploring downtown, the best of Toronto is within walking distance. HotelThe lobby is open, warm, and intentionally designed to feel like a shared space.