Lai Wah Heen Restaurant

When in Toronto, you must visit Lai Wah Heen.

In an elegant room with a sculpted ceiling, etched-glass turntables, and silver serving dishes, the service is formal. Go for lunch, the dim sum is divine: baked meat-filled morsels and translucent dumplings burst with juicy fillings of shark's fin sprinkled with bright red lobster roe, and shrimp dumplings with green tops reminiscent of baby bok choy.

http://www.metropolitan.com/lwh/

Taharaa Mountain Lodge

I traveled to Estes Park Colorado recently and stayed at Taharaa Mountain Lodge. Awesome views, great breakfast, friendly hosts. Why stay anywhere else? And way better than the over-rated Stanley Hotel.

http://www.taharaa.com/

Pierre Hotel

The Pierre...luxury at its finest?

The Pierre, an ornate and beautiful hotel, is situated across from Central Park on the Upper East Side. The service is outstanding. Everyone working here is friendly and helpful. But is it really necessary to have elevator attendants at each elevator to press the floor buttons for you? I mean, really, how could you expect me to press the elevator buttons for myself (just kidding)! And I have to admit, it's fun driving around Manhattan in a Rolls Royce (one of the hotel perks if you stay here).

I had afternoon tea in the Rotunda, which is a small and stunning circular room decorated with trompe l'oeil murals. Around Christmas, there is a beautiful Christmas tree located in the center of the room. Partaking in afternoon tea was well worth it, just to spend a couple of hours in this room. However, I did not really care for the pastries/cookies that came with the tea.

This hotel might be a little stuffy for some people..it definitely has an old world luxury feel to it. The clientele tends to be a little on the older side, but I never felt out of place. If you prefer "hip and trendy" to "classic and luxurious" you might want to stay somewhere else. I would definitely stay here again.

Canoe Restaurant

Canoe Restaurant should be on the top of your dining destinations if you plan on visiting Toronto. Critically acclaimed as one of Canada's best restaurants, Canoe offers breathtaking views of the city. The modern Canadian cuisine feautures entrees such as yukon potatoe gnocchi and peaches and cream corn chowder. Yum!!!

Cosmopolitan Toronto Hotel

I love Toronto. It's a great city with friendly people. During my last visit I stayed at the Cosmopolitan Toronto Hotel. It's a contemporary, luxurious hotel, and It was feautured in Conde Nast's Traveller's Hot List in 2006.

I loved the Zen feeling of the hotel. Each room has yoga mats and incense as part of the turndown service. Other ameneties include 400-thread count Egyptian cotton linens, an ensuite washer and dryer, plush bathrobes, towels and natural bamboo slippers. The rooms also come with a full kitchen - complete with 6 appliances, china and utensils as well as hardwood floors, and LCD flatscreen TVs.

http://www.cosmotoronto.com/

The Four Seasons Las Vegas

I love The Four Seasons.

And, The Four Seasons is the only hotel in Vegas that offers a refined and relaxing environment, away from all the glitter, excitement, tackiness and crazy gambling. Don't get me wrong, it's fun to party in Vegas, but I like to come back to a hotel where I can rest and relax.

The Four Seasons spa is the only way to go. I indulged in the Champagne mud wrap, which is an an intense detoxifying treatment. You can just feel the tension ease away as the mud gradually heats up.

And, Las Vegas is a city of indulgence and what better place to overindulge then by dining at Four Seasons. The Verandah restaurant has a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the lush gardens and Four Seasons pool. If you have a sweet tooth definitely try the chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. Love steak? In my opinion, the Charlie Palmer Steak House in the Four Seasons, is the best in all of Vegas.

I love you Four Seasons Las Vegas! I can't wait to come back!!!!