(BPT) - By Annie Fitzsimmons
When I told people I was writing National Geographic's 100 Hotels of a Lifetime, the most common response was, "Do you need an assistant?" It's no wonder — hotels have a unique allure. They are more than just places to stay; they're gateways to discovering the essence of a destination, often reflecting its culture and history. For nearly 20 years, my career as a travel writer — many of those years with National Geographic — has taken me to some of the world's most extraordinary hotels, where I've explored how they bring places to life.
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