Thank you to Michelle Heston, Executive Director of Public Relations for Accor Hotels for including me in the Best of the West 2023 at Sofitel Los Angeles. Ten years ago, she invited me to speak on a panel at the Fairmont Miramar about travel!
It was a great reunion with many of my favorite Fairmont Hotels including Fairmont Century Plaza, Fairmont Miramar, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Fairmont Olympic, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Orchid, Fairmont Kea Lani, Fairmont Sonoma, Fairmont Austin and Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel.
Fairmont, Sofitel, and Accor are esteemed members of the ALL – Accor Live Limitless group, embodying the highest standards of luxury and hospitality. Each brand boasts a unique and distinctive charm, catering to the sophisticated preferences of discerning travelers worldwide. From the timeless elegance of Fairmont to Sofitel’s blend of French art de vivre and local culture, and Accor’s unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences, these brands collectively redefine the essence of luxury travel. Staying at these exquisite properties promises a seamless fusion of refined comfort, personalized attention, and the guarantee of unforgettable moments that transcend the ordinary, providing an experience that is as exclusive as it is indulgent. Whether seeking a rejuvenating retreat or an immersive cultural journey, these luxury hotels offer a gateway to a world where every detail is meticulously crafted to surpass even the most discerning expectations.
At the Fairmont Monte Carlo, my garden room had a view of the Casino de Monte Carlo and from Nikki Beach I could see the famous Fairmont hairpin turn. I talked travel and Fairmont Monte Carlo on The Jet Set TV.
Lisa Niver is an award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries on six continents. This University of Pennsylvania graduate sailed across the seas for seven years with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Renaissance Cruises and spent three years backpacking across Asia. Discover her articles in publications from AARP: The Magazine and AAA Explorer to WIRED and Wharton Magazine, as well as her site WeSaidGoTravel.
On her award nominated global podcast, Make Your Own Map, Niver has interviewed Deepak Chopra, Olympic medalists, and numerous bestselling authors, and as a journalist has been invited to both the Oscars and the United Nations. For her print and digital stories as well as her television segments, she has been awarded three Southern California Journalism Awards and two National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards and been a finalist twenty-two times.
Named a #3 travel influencer for 2023, Niver talks travel on broadcast television at KTLA TV Los Angeles, her YouTube channel with over 2 million views, and in her memoir, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty.