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Set on the famed Passeig de Gràcia, and within walking distance of the enchanting Gothic Quarter and vibrant Las Ramblas, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is the perfect respite after a day’s exploration in the city. Housed in a former bank, the Patricia Urquiola-designed decor is uber cool: monochrome with fresh pops of color and green foliage. Be sure to visit the […]
Before the Hamptons, there was Watch Hill, a charming New England escape that attracted traveling city dwellers to this quaint town. Ocean House is a grand Victorian building with a facade that has retained its signature butter-yellow hue since its opening in 1868. A change of ownership in 2014 saw a complete renovation of the building, yet pieces from the […]
Mediterranean-style The Cloister is one of three main accommodations at Sea Island resort, a five-mile-long island off the coast of Georgia. You’re greeted at the grand structure with towering palms and an ambient-lit lobby. Southern hospitality is infused into every detail — don’t be surprised if the attentive staff know your name upon arrival. Sea Island’s Georgian Room keeps an […]
This suite-only hotel has the expected opulence and energy of a Vegas resort paired with attentive and efficient staff that help you book reservations or deliver quick late-night room service. When you book the four-bedroom Chairman Suite, it’s possible you won’t need to leave the comfort of your 8,000-sq-ft abode. After all, TVs are installed in just about every room, […]
Beverly Hills is the epitome of West Coast glamour, and the Waldorf Astoria’s modern Art Deco decor fits in with the glitzy neighborhood. You’ll feel like a Hollywood icon in the 3,215-sq-ft Presidential Penthouse Suite, lined with Noir Saint Laurent marble and outfitted in neutral fabrics with pops of pastel. Be sure to book a reservation at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills […]
The upscale Encore, sister property of the Wynn, gives a sneak peek into what living on the Las Vegas Strip is like. Its crown jewel, the 5,829-sq-ft Three-bedroom Duplex Suite, feels more like a freestanding mansion than a penthouse. The loft-inspired living room has ultra-high ceilings with views of the Sin City skyline and the hotel’s golf course. The suite […]
Located on the top floors of the landmark Times Square Building, The Reverie Saigon mesmerizes with eclectic Italian design and unabashed opulence. Take a seat on a 16-ft Colombostile sofa made of purple ostrich leather and admire the Murano glass ceiling installation in the lobby. A different Italian design house fashioned each suite, so you can stay in an understated […]
James Cook named Lizard Island when he saw its yellow-spotted monitors during his 1770 exploration. Rich in wildlife and scenically stunning, this is the only resort built within a 2,500-acre expanse of national park, and is the northernmost resort on the Great Barrier Reef. Grassland, eucalyptus and acacia woodland grow across land rising to over 1,177 ft, white sand merges […]
Argentina’s answer to Napa Valley is in the Mendoza Province at Cavas Wine Lodge, positioned within a 55-acre vineyard that produces some of the country’s most revered wines. It’s hard to miss the Andes Mountains in the background from almost anywhere on the property, but every room has a west-facing view so you won’t miss one second of the sparkling […]
In the whimsical, cascading village of Oia, you’ll find Katikies built high into the cliff and overlooking the Caldera and Aegean Sea. The hotel is comprised of cottages connected by bridges and stairways, and everything is spotlessly gleaming in whitewash — the hotel spends $29,000 per year just on white paint. Mikrasia Restaurant is sublime: The rooftop location means the […]
