There comes a time in the life of many a journalist when we're asked to take a break from gorging ourselves on vegan fast-food or banana tiramisu, combing through the collections at Mother Foucault's, and bus-hopping our way to Seattle to do some real honest-to-goodness research. We're talking straying from our beats, leaving our comfort zones, peeling off our protective layers, literally and figuratively.
The 155-room property, which includes 21 plush suites, boasts a prime spot on Beach Street steps away from the sand and Santa Cruz's boardwalk. And many guest rooms have unobstructed ocean views. There are also four restaurants, an expansive spa, 13,000 square feet of meeting spaces, and a rooftop deck, where guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pacific.
The NYPD launched an investigation into the Wan Mei Li Spa after a community complaint alleged involvement in prostitution, resulting in documented incidents of illegal activities.
With its blend of architectural styles, the Hungarian capital is one of Europe's most beautiful cities - a fact that sits, perhaps oddly, alongside its dark history. Yet, thankfully, while troubles on the scale of past ones may no longer bubble under the surface, there's something else that does - something more alluring and certainly more positive for Budapest; its residents and its citizens alike.