Samantha Falewe, In the age of social media, keeping a secret can be hard. Whether gazing at the stars in the vast night sky or learning bits of Mayan from one of the many passionate locals who work there, a visit to Habitas Bacalar provides a priceless reminder that we are all a part of something bigger than ourselves. At the Alain Ducasse restaurant, the "King's Feast" might include caviar and frog's legs served on a table set with sterling from Christofle. Alison Lancaster Beckner, In the foothills of the Talamanca Mountains, amid bell-clear air, birdsong, and never-ending valley views, the latest renovated property from Auberge Resorts Collection offers an elevated take on the Costa Rican concept of pura vida, or "pure life." Ahead, you'll find a stay for every style and mood. properhotel.com; doubles from $349. Some skiers and hikers start aprs in the heated pool, then transition to Revel Lounge (many still in bathrobes) to nibble black pearl caviar and sip Hythe Highballs. On the third floor, Room 5's skylight lets you shower under the stars before relaxing with the latest issue of Surfer's Journal on a king-size Wright mattress. villabokeh.com; doubles from $226. But if that seems too busy, guests can retreat to their rooms, which have roaring fireplaces (a few have soaking tubs, too). The 14-bedroom guesthouse debuted last May following a total refurbishment, bringing a decidedly low-key option to the Italian harbor. While it's tempting to lounge around and luxuriate in the Australian rain forest, the Great Barrier Reef and the city of Cairns are just a day trip away. The chef, who is originally from Abruzzo, has created a menu that includes a vegetarian lasagna and a risotto that are worth making the trip for. Elizabeth Rhodes, If you close your eyes and picture a perfect beach vacation, chances are you're thinking of somewhere like Marram Montauk. The hotel also represents a more modern Switzerland that has pulled away from the chocolate-box chalet lookthe design is a melding of Art Deco principles, with the Belle poque-era Kursaal ballroom as the spectacular centerpiece. We each grabbed one and spun down into the fields below. But Borgo Santandreaone of the few five-star properties to open on this stretch in the past decadefits right in. Lisa Cheng, In a European capital like Vienna, where most of the high-end hotels lean on the traditional, it's especially refreshing to step into the colorful, whimsical world of Hotel Motto. There's also a lineup of amenities including a tennis court, multiple swimming pools, a beach club, and a kids clubplus a six treatment room spa with views of the surrounding hills. John Wogan, Over the last decade, New York's Catskill Mountains have become fertile ground for boutique hotels. The Paris-based wellness brand Le Tigre Yoga Club set up its signature spa at the hotel and offers a selection of therapies and morning yoga classes facing the sea. Some even have a private deck or an indoor Jacuzzi. Stanley Stewart, The 32 rooms in this all-suite hotel are sumptuously decorated by Parisian designer Pierre-Yves Rochon in soothing tones of oyster, oat, and champagne. Emerging artists, for example, can show and sell work on property, keep the profit, and join the club by contributing to events in lieu of a $3,000 annual fee. This one is surely at the top of the pack, with unbeatable views of the Prado Museum (which is literally across the street) from its 153 guest rooms and suites; and a restaurant, Deesahelmed by chef Quique Dacostathat's already earned a reputation as one of the most in-demand reservations in Madrid thanks to its tasting menus. The lobby taps into the Atelier Ace wheelhouse: low lighting from angular, modernist fixtures shows just enough of the dark-wood tones and concrete floors. (Non-club members can stay here by signing up for a Friends of Soho membership, a less restrictive tier introduced during the pandemic.) In the green-shuttered main building, a lounge clad in Sister Parish wallpaper is the entry point for Little Fern, the tony resort restaurant, and Harry's Bar, a moody salon where paintings of sea captains glower down as you sip your gimlet. At its heart is the Thompson Savannah hotel. Later, relax in barrel saunas at the recently opened Salt Spa. Read on for all 100 properties on the 2022 It List your next vacation spot awaits. Henri Sauvage, the building's architect, gave it a distinctive honeycomb of windows almost a century ago to help usher in the age of Art Deco. The results are spectacular. sixsenses.com; doubles from $850. Although it's just three miles from downtown Santa Fe, outdoorsy pursuits are the real draw here. Housed in a restored 19th-century family villa that once hosted traveling painters and academics, the hotel has retained its residential feel with 18 spacious rooms outfitted in a gentle palette of creams, taupes, and warm grays. The on-site French bistro has become one of Jackson's most sought-after reservations, and if you're hankering for a nightcap, the world-famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is directly across the street. A five-minute walk from the Bourse de Commerce in the First Arrondissement, the property takes up residence in the 19th-century Poste du Louvre building, France's most historic post office. 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At the excellent restaurant, Faula, chef Daniel Zeilinga uses herbs, vegetables and edible flowers from the property's biodynamic gardens for modernist takes on Piedmontese classics, like a carpaccio of local veal with anchovies and chicory sprouts. These include Auberge des Maures, a regional mainstay since 1931, for Provencal cuisine; the more casual La Table d'Estoublon, set within a vegetable garden and specializing in organic, biodynamic wine; and an outpost of Matsuhisa, where I had the excellent miso black cod. aubergeresorts.com; doubles from $799. Amid the silence and solitude, it's hard to believe all the action of Paws Up ranchincluding wrangling cattle and riding ATVsis just a short drive away. The five-night minimum stay allows time to decompress through the spa's multiple treatments: Watsu therapy pools, sensory deprivation chambers, ayurvedic massages, and herbology lessons, among others. All of these luxe details have earned it the distinction of being a Relais & Chteaux property. The soft thwack of a golf ball outside your bedroom. It's a complete reimagining of a once rustic retreat, made up of a new eight-tent property on a scenic overlook, where leathery elephants cool themselves in a lagoon below. In an effort to offset CO2 emissions, fruit trees are planted around the world (one for each guest who checks in), and the entire property is run on a private solar-powered grid. Chadner Navarro, Between the massive, jagged mountains, the endless blue ice field, and the condors (with their 11-foot wingspan) swooping across the sky, primeval Patagonia can make a mere human feel insignificant. Resident chef Charles Pearce, a strong advocate of local, seasonal, minimum-waste cuisine, took the menu meat-free at the start of the 2022 season. The 40-suite tree house resort sits beside the world's oldest rain forest. Downstairs is the spa, with a steam room, cedar sauna, cold plunge pool, and small swimming pool (sound baths, yoga, and massages are also available by appointment). Set in the straight-laced financial district of a fairly traditional city, it occupies a century-old Renaissance Revival landmark built as the local HQ of the Federal Reserve Bank. Luxury treehouses and glamping tents have been constructed in that area to make the "camping" element a bit more luxe. The team behind the Lake Atitlnfacing Casa Palop just expanded its reach with this 15-room retreat on the outskirts of the historic city of Antigua. colonypalmshotel.com; doubles from $300. My favorite was perched 25 feet above the forest floor: a two-story, window-wrapped tree house with 180-degree wilderness views. It is an architectural wonder: the veranda looks out on old-growth trees; the foyer rises to a stained-glass cupola; arched windows meet 15-foot ceilings and flood breakfast with sunlight; and the five guestrooms are finished in lime-washed walls and earth-toned furnishings. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Authentic but unobtrusively chic. There's a commitment to a "second life" philosophy there, in which trees that were felled during an ice storm have been recast as floors, walls, tables and serving platters. Like everything at the Rooster, it's just the right balance of wholesome and hedonism. Surrounding either a palm-fringed courtyardwith a peacefully trickling fountain as its centerpieceor the outdoor swimming pool are 24 guest rooms designed with the brand's characteristic flourishes: retro touches like SMEG refrigerators and rotary phones; exceedingly comfortable king beds dressed in Italian linens; vintage artwork depicting seaside scenes; bathrooms adorned with whimsical floral wallpaper; and some even come with fireplaces (a useful feature on chilly Santa Barbara evenings). The spa also offers cacao ceremonies in the shala and treatments using custom-made products from locally sourced honey, ginger, and coconut. Do expect savvy details (French pressequipped mini-bars, sparkling water stations), sound infrastructure (feisty water pressure, ADA compliance)which you can't take for granted in a National Historic Landmarkand the overall feeling of staying in a Gilded Age manse. It now features a bright French Caribbean-inspired design that's an instant mood booster. Travel + Leisure is published by Meredith Corporation under license from Travel + Leisure Co. Juliana A. Saad, It's one thing to visit the Chteau de Versailles and marvel at its mirrored ballroom or galavant around its manicured gardens. Scott Bay, It's debatable who anticipated the opening of Montage Big Sky more: luxury-hotel-starved Montana skiers or members of the hotel's ultra-exclusive neighbor, the Yellowstone Club. White marble walls have been inlaid with lighting and motifs that evoke fresh snow, and the lobby loungeanchored by an oversize, glass-enclosed circular fireplaceserves libations curated by 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Co. The faade is made of silky black granite trimmed with gold leaf; the entry is a gorgeous Art Deco fantasia, with enormous framed mirrors and elaborately detailed elevator doors. Her vision is to create a modern-day salon that connects local creatives with curious travelers to showcase the optimism and energy pulsing through Nairobi. Kasia Dietz, Town-house hotels continue to pop up all over London, especially in central neighborhoods like Mayfair and Chelsea. For the most spectacular view in the hotel, you can opt for one of the two apartments on the top floor (no one would tell me the exact price). If you know where to look, you'll see Tuscan craft behind every detail, from the mismatched Ginori porcelain and Fattoria di Maiano olive oil served in the Kitchen (the hotel's restaurant) to the plush Tosconova sofas and postcards (made by local stationer Pineider, founded in 1774) in the lobby. The buildings they choose are often situated on quiet residential streets, and the people you pass are more likely to be nearby home and apartment dwellers rather than tourists. Subtle, cheeky references to banking abound: carpets and pillows inspired by the design of the dollar bill, nailhead details recalling coins or vault doors, and metallic accents resembling gold bars. Winter gets the most hype, but summer is when the resort will shine thanks to an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf and the in-house adventure company that can arrange everything from fly-fishing float trips to wildlife safaris in Yellowstone National Park, less than an hour away. Arrive hungry for the 20-course omakase feast at the tiny sushi bar at the in-house restaurant, Fuji Grill. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. I started my day with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, then moved to the hotel's beach club, which happens to be on the only private strip along the coast. fourseasons.com; doubles from $475. Aside from the fairytale setting, the food is another reason to book a room, with 11 dining and beverage options. The hotel reflects the natural surroundings of the areaOkitayama Park and the Tenjin Riverwith a landscape design infused with water, dotted with cedar trees, and anchored by century-old stone lanterns that have been repurposed from former temples.Influenced by the Rinpa school of art, the resort continues to foster budding artists. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. The true heart of Kalesma, however, is not the central infinity pool, nor the adjacent bougainvillea-shaded bar serving chilled glasses of Assyrtiko. Andrew Ferren, Blasts of North Sea air. Adrenaline junkies can access Big Sky Resort's famed double-black-diamond runs via a complimentary 20-minute Cadillac shuttle to the base area. Some of my favorite summer memories flashed before me in the open-air courtyard as I approached my room: a family sitting in Adirondack chairs making smores over the beach fire pits, al fresco dining from a counter service caf, a couple playing backgammon under an umbrella by the pool, and a guest running with his golden retriever on the shores of the Atlantic. But Pine Cay, a private island and hotel in the Turks and Caicos, remains, for now, a sublime in-the-know spot. A $15 million gut renovation is built around a cantilevered building overlooking the ancient Mossman River, home to all kinds of wildlife, including platypuses. Guests have little reason to leave their cabins, except for meals at the Social Haus, in the center of the resort. The building is originally a turn-of-the-century opera house, and architect Bill Bensley used his meticulous eye to incorporate some of that early 20th-century atmosphere via decorative details: paintings of theater scenes adorn guest room walls, and opera-inspired antiques (vintage gowns, wooden shoe molds that performers once wore) can be found around the property. Just outside the raucous network of side streets, the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans offers an elegant respite to the action. The championship wonderland of the Old Course framing the horizon. Among its offerings are clay wraps using local herbs, sound mediation, a truly invigorating yoga practice, and ceremonies with a legit shaman. thestavrand.com; doubles from $327. Six Senses Shaharut Negev Desert, Israel, Courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Six Senses Fort Barwara Rajasthan, India, Silky Oaks Lodge Daintree Rainforest, Queensland, Golden Rock St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean, Courtesy of Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort, Lovango Resort and Beach Club St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Nicole Canegata/Courtesy of Lovango Resort & Beach Club, Soho Beach House Canouan St. Vincent and the Grenadines. There's also a genuine effort at sustainability, thanks to the use of solar electricity and the found materials (including reclaimed-timber slatting) used as architectural elements. All of it is interspersed with desert blooms and the majestic, endemic Saguaro cacti. In the 266 rooms, however, guests will note stylistic restraint, albeit peppered with some visual winks. ), while the drink menu features a gin, rye, and beer made exclusively for the hotel. Brandon Presser, Hidden behind a forest where rare Rothschild's giraffes congregate is a property set to transform the hospitality landscape of Kenya's capital city. While the property's 88 rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, it's the common spaces that beckon. Others head to the spa for a CBD massage or visit the recovery room, which is equipped with leg compression sleeves and infrared blankets. Local basalt floor tiles, blond-wood ceiling, and fluted cement columns remind you that the Edition has thoroughly transformed hospitality in Reykjavik. These are complemented by outstanding views of the first fairway and the 18th green. The club's restaurant was perfect for a leisurely lunch that included spaghetti alle vongole and a glass of crisp Pinot Grigio. Guests wander in and out from the beach, and the immaculate staff adopt a discreet and casual approach to hospitality. langhamhotels.com; doubles from $536. All of the 130 sprawling rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, as well as prints from photographer Aaron Chang. Like the pristine, crystal-clear waters or the lagoon, guests flow rhythmically between nourishing food sourced from the region to wellness offerings like music sessions at sunset and yoga on the Tree Deck. But even hard-core skiers will find themselves wishing for a down day to take advantage of the 10,000-square-foot spa or even just to soak in their room's oversize marble tubs. Its new, adults-only sister property, the Green-O (about a 40-minute drive east of Missoula, Montana), takes a refreshingly grown-up approach to the outdoors with 12 freestanding avant-garde structures designed to immerse guests in the surrounding pine trees and sagebrush. Marcia DeSanctis, With a history of illustrious guests (Brigitte Bardot, Romy Schneider, and Franoise Sagan among them), Htel La Ponche is somewhat of a legend in St.-Tropez. John Wogan, Tranquil, fluid, renewing. Then, in 2019, Rocco Forte, the proprietor of many of Europe's most fashionable hotels, from the Hotel de Russie in Rome to Browns in London, purchased the property at auction and embarked on a tip-to-toe refurbishment. If there is a pice de rsistance, it is downstairs at Chef Gunnar Gislason's Tides Restaurant. All 41 rooms, 14 bungalows, and two grand suites got an A-liststyle face-liftand as California's interior designer to the stars, there was no better hotelier for the job than owner Steve Hermann. A beachfront balcony overlooking Grand Bay. The Mediterranean restaurant, Strawberry Moon, offers a feast for the eyes, too, with a retro palette of blue and pink, rattan and gold. The resort is one of the late wellness guru Henri Chenot's largest and most dazzling spa outposts in Europe, offering a mix of both cutting-edge medical regimens and more traditional massage and skin treatments. Four dining options range from a comfy caf and bakery to fireside post-prandial cocktails, either indoors or on the terrace. Richard Morgan, Pugliathe heel of Italy's bootisn't a flashy place. We've updated our Privacy Policy, which will go in to effect on September 1, 2022. But it's the opportunity to rub shoulders with Denver's most creative crowd that keeps guests returning. Fortunately, travelers don't need to wander far from the Duomo to find tranquility at the new Dimora Palanca. The on-site restaurant Vaga, helmed by chef Claudette Zepeda, pairs the menu to the seaside views with dishes like yellowtail crudo and mushroom tostadas and cocktails like the gin- and grapefruit-based Sunday Namaste. I spent meditative hours swimming in the saltwater lap pool, sailing in a traditional dhow along the Mozambique Channel, and fishing on the lagoon. Lee Marshall, Mykonos has honed its reputation as a hedonistic nightlife capital since the 1960s, when Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren put the Cycladic island on the A-list party map. What is most memorable about a stay here is the sense of peace. The latter have turned Alpenglow, the main bar, into their unofficial clubhouse. The result is a visual feast humming with personality. theloutrel.com; doubles from $299. In 2021, Emily Glick restored the defunct Applewood Inn on the Russian River and opened Sonoma County's hottest boutique retreat, a 21-room property of groves, gardens, and historic buildings. But art and history also flourish inside this converted 12th-century palazzo: take the Lorenzo Il Magnifico suite, covered from wall to ceiling in astonishingly well-preserved 18th-century frescoes. It's easy to get lost in the beautiful views and impressive culinary and wellness offerings, and not even leave the property for days. grupohabita.com; doubles from $245. T+L writers and editors have visited ancient former palaces in Sicily, cutting-edge wellness centers in Qatar, a working farm in South Africa, and a Miami hot spot from Pharrell Williams. The hotel, built into a mission-style hacienda from 1910, initially feels like the backdrop for a clandestine salon, with its red terrazzo floors, vaulted ceilings striped with timber beams, and dimly-lit bar. The rooftop bar, singular in Reykjavik, overlooks this majestic tableau. I made use of the two-story fitness studio, decorated with antique tennis racquets, before ordering the catch of the day at the outdoor dining palapa. And despite the remote setting, the staff produces culinary wonders from the open kitchen, including a delicious curried mangrove crab and a wild-granadilla martini, thanks to an organic vegetable garden and the bounty of the sea. John Wogan, One moment you're standing on the bustling seaside promenade in La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, which is known for its pristine beaches and waters of abundant biodiversity. Roomseach named for a famous guestwere brightened with ivory hues and sheer curtains and furnished with a mix of vintage and custom-made pieces, including wrought-iron headboards and marble-top tables. The global brand's signature A-frame tents, open-air restaurant, and treatment palapas are woven through 18 acres of untamed jungle land. A series of ryokan-style cabins in the Canadian wilderness, a sleek New York City newcomer, and an opulent Parisian stunner. Travis Levius, Daring is a word seldom used to describe the beach resorts of the Maldives, which often share a similar design philosophy. palisociety.com; doubles from $126. Naomi Tomky, In 1864, amid a yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans, philanthropist Margaret Haughery funded the construction of the Saint Vincent Infant Orphan Asylum. A California-style breakfast (greek yogurt with orange blossom-infused honey and avocado toast, for instance) in the garden cafe is a good way to start the daybut in the evenings, if you want to venture out, the hotel is within walking distance to some of the best restaurants in town, as well as cultural sites like the newly-renovated Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
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