6: Luxury Escapes & Travel Hacks From St. Lucia to Singapore

Discover Halle Bailey’s favorite travel spots, explore Santa Monica’s iconic Georgian Hotel, and learn how to pack like a pro in under 15 minutes.

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Jason Bass
October 07, 2024

Halle Bailey’s favorite travel destinations? St. Lucia and the Maldives top the list. And with her new partnership with Marriott Bonvoy Bold, 10 lucky travelers are about to embark on their own dream getaways. Plus, dive into the transformation of Santa Monica’s Georgian Hotel, master the art of packing in 15 minutes, and get a peek inside Singapore’s stunning Pan Pacific Orchard. Let’s explore!

  • The Georgian Hotel: Santa Monica’s Art Deco Gem

  • Halle Bailey’s Travel Faves: St. Lucia and the Maldives

  • How to Pack Your Carry-On in 15 Minutes Flat

  • A Hotel Tower in the Sky: Singapore’s Pan Pacific Orchard

  • Art: Jeremyville

The Georgian Hotel: Santa Monica’s Art Deco Gem

The Georgian Hotel, a slice of historic Santa Monica glamour, has returned to its former glory following a two-year, top-to-bottom renovation. Originally opened in 1933 and designed by M. Eugene Durfee, the hotel now sports a fresh, art deco-inspired look while keeping its signature charm intact.

With 84 rooms featuring velvet furniture, brass details, and an elegant Havana vibe, The Georgian strikes a perfect balance between vintage allure and modern luxury. Whether you’re in town for a beachside getaway or just want to soak up the nostalgia of old Hollywood, this is where past meets present in the most stylish way possible.

Halle Bailey’s Travel Faves: St. Lucia and the Maldives

Halle Bailey isn’t just making waves on screen as The Little Mermaid, she’s also a globe-trotting star with a passion for exploring dreamy destinations. While her career takes her all over the world, there are two spots that hold a special place in her heart: St. Lucia and the Maldives.

As part of her partnership with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card from Chase, Halle is helping 10 lucky travelers score a slice of the adventure with 500,000 Bonvoy points each to craft their own dream vacations. In a chat with Ebony, she opened up about her favorite travel spots, saying, “St. Lucia, of course, and the Maldives. It’s like a dream; it doesn’t feel real. I haven’t been back to the Maldives in four years, so it’s high on my list.”

Though she’s checked off some bucket-list destinations, there’s still plenty of the world left for Halle to discover.

How to Pack Your Carry-On in 15 Minutes Flat

Packing for a trip shouldn’t be a stressful saga. Frequent travelers swear by the 333 method: pack three tops, three bottoms, and three pairs of shoes that all mix and match. This gives you 27 different outfit options from just nine pieces of clothing—seriously!

I’ve mastered the art of packing a suitcase in under 15 minutes, and it’s all thanks to a few simple rules. First, stick to basics that can layer and interchange. I also keep my toiletries pre-packed, and my accessories, like jewelry, are ready to grab and go. The bonus? You’ll never feel like you’ve overpacked—or worse, forgotten something crucial.

A Hotel Tower in the Sky: Singapore’s Pan Pacific Orchard

Imagine a hotel where tropical plants cascade from the walls and sprawling terraces offer sanctuary high above the bustling streets below. Welcome to Singapore’s Pan Pacific Orchard—recently named the world’s best new skyscraper by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

This awe-inspiring tower takes “hotel in nature” to a whole new level, with lush greenery integrated into its very design. The structure blends urban living with tropical aesthetics, creating an oasis for guests in the middle of Singapore’s high-density jungle. The industry group that named it a top skyscraper praised the project for its bold approach to blending nature with modernity in a way that sets the bar for future urban designs.

Art: Jeremyville

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