From the outside, it's a masterpiece. 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. Pilar Guzman, On a recent visit to Elusa Winery, operated by Napa legend Thomas Rivers Brown, I wandered five acres of vines as I sipped a 2018 Sauvignon Blanc; got a special taste of a young red in the tank room; and headed deeper into the cellars to try Elusa's excellent 2012 estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The Jean Nouveldesigned tower, located a stone's throw from fashionable Avenida Paulista, has a faade enshrouded by a cascading vertical garden that's meant to echo the nearby rain forests. John Wogan, Tranquil, fluid, renewing. While the property's 88 rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, it's the common spaces that beckon. With 28 villas, 17 lodges, a beach club with an infinity pool, and new eateries, outdoor enthusiasts will have even more reason to visit. The building itself is an elegant limestone structure dating from 1901 with a wedding-cake faade by French architect Franois Durel. In those heady days, Palermo was as fashionable as the French Riviera, and out on the garden terraces of the Igiea, you would have been tripping over royalty and film stars, the influencers of their age. Sidle up to the Art Decoinspired Colony Club bar or invite friends for a round of billiards in the ultra-luxe, 3,500-square-foot Hermann Residence, and you'll see why Frank Sinatra once called the place a favorite hangout. The engawaor sun porchencourages lounging in the room over a Japanese breakfast while wearing a linen yukata. I spent mornings surrounded by it on my balcony, which seemed to extend into the sea like the prow of a yacht. fourseasons.com; doubles from $1,395. Nowhere is the Mediterranean more palpable than at Ceto, the property's fine-dining restaurant from Italian-Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco (best known for his restaurant in nearby Menton, the Michelin three-starred Mirazur). Heidi Mitchell, An abandoned brickyard might not seem like an obvious place for a hotel, but the partners at Salt Hotels (who also run Salt House Inn in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and the Greystone in Miami Beach) saw its potential. On the southern side of Lovango Cay, home to the hotel, restaurant, and "village" popular with day-boaters, guests can lounge in a cabana by the 70-foot infinity pool or grab a cocktail and some oysters at the bar. But Borgo Santandreaone of the few five-star properties to open on this stretch in the past decadefits right in. vretreats.com; doubles from $356. John Wogan. The rooms, which share an impressive 800-piece collection of art that playfully nods to post offices of the past and present, either look out onto rooftops and monuments or face a lush interior garden. Elizabeth Hightower Allen, This 1926 oceanfront, Addison Mizner-designed resort has a new life thanks to its recent $200 million investment and rebranding. Here, researchers from all over the world come to explore one of the richest and least visited subtropical ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. 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." The rooftop bar, singular in Reykjavik, overlooks this majestic tableau. ritzcarlton.com; doubles from $1,825. (You'll often find the hotel's general manager, Ha'aheo Zablanone of the few hotel GM's of Native Hawaiian ancestry in the statechatting with guests here). heightshousenc.com; doubles from $229. The contemporary Southern feel extends to the elegant guest roomswhich range from traditional queen rooms to the 700-square-foot Premier Suiteand serve as the perfect home base for exploring the French Quarter and beyond. Absorbed by this history, real-estate developer and first-time hotelier Brennan Tomasetti restored and reopened the property in September as the Guild House Hotel, where the former members and housekeeper lend their names to 12 rooms. 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. No two of its 152 rooms are the same. marriott.com; doubles from $285. Jen Murphy, Armoires and built-ins the size of bison, mullioned glass, breathtaking woodworkit was all there, under cobwebs in the Italianate townhouse of the New Century Guild, an organization for the freethinking women of suffrage-era Philadelphia. pendry.com; doubles from $514. Guests can now reserve seats in the parlor for evening cocktails. Four are outfitted with cedar hot tubs. sixsenses.com; doubles from $850. The vista is picture-perfect. My favorite was perched 25 feet above the forest floor: a two-story, window-wrapped tree house with 180-degree wilderness views. 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. Constructed from the former World Trade Center, the structure was unoccupied for a decade before undergoing a $500 million, three-year renovation. But The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islandsthe swan song of the late Australian architect Kerry Hillcould not be called anything less. From the moment guests cross the threshold, a custom chandelier made of 15,000 Bohemian crystals is the first sight to catch the eye. The floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies in every room draw the eye across spectacular lake and mountain views. The once cavernous lobby has been cleverly divided into cozy nooks for all-day enjoyment. The property is lodged in the former headquarters of the Union Carbon & Carbide chemical company, built in 1929. Instead, they opted to completely reimagine the 1,300-acre resort, from all 410 guest rooms to the food and beverage concepts, to the swimming pools and landscaping. A tall annex building, which looks somewhat like a vertical barn, houses Nordelaia's funky bar, bistro, and restaurant. theloutrel.com; doubles from $299. Four dining options range from a comfy caf and bakery to fireside post-prandial cocktails, either indoors or on the terrace. During the in-between hours, they can peruse the curios tucked into the library's bookshelves. Jane Broughton, The landscape of the largely uninhabited Nhamabwe peninsula in southern Mozambique is both the location and the design inspiration for Sussurro owners Sarah Birkett and Adam Humphreys. The most striking: pink and green leopard-print robes. On sunny days, take to the great outdoorseither by the pool and adjacent bar or to the river: bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and inner tubes are all on hand. Wake-up calls may include the ceremonial playing of a symphony tune as curtains are theatrically drawn. 
Others head to the spa for a CBD massage or visit the recovery room, which is equipped with leg compression sleeves and infrared blankets. Laura Itzkowitz, Italy's Piedmont is home to some of the greatest wines in the world (Barolo, Barbaresco) and some of the greatest food (white truffles, anyone? We each grabbed one and spun down into the fields below. All of the 130 sprawling rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, as well as prints from photographer Aaron Chang. The view stretched down Michigan Avenue to Millennium Park. Inside, Icelandic design vernacular reaches luxurious new heights. This summer, the hotel will expand with additional guest rooms inside the historic mansion on a hill above the riverfront, where one of the brickyard's owners once lived. The enormous cliff-top space has been sensitively designed to fit in with the island, using local materials for the buildings and the gardens are filled with homegrown herbs of vegetables, so that it feels fully integrated, as opposed to a chain brand clumsily dropped on a rock. Decks with sunken hot tubs give new meaning to the term forest bathing, while skylights and rooftop lounges encourage stargazing: an awe-inspiring experience in this region free of light pollution. It now features a bright French Caribbean-inspired design that's an instant mood booster. 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. Fortunately, travelers don't need to wander far from the Duomo to find tranquility at the new Dimora Palanca. Instead of Nespresso machines, Bokh stocks its in-room cupboards with a French press and ground beans from local producers. Hau Tree, meanwhile, is Kaimana's restaurant, where Asian-influenced dishes (ginger scallion steamed fish with mushroom congee and broccolini; miso roasted eggplant with tofu and crispy shallots) that are served against a backdrop of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The results are spectacular. Alexander Lobrano, Adjacent to Toronto's bustling King Street West entertainment strip, the 1 Hotel is a study in modern coola nature-themed oasis with (literally) thousands of plants and a sustainability-minded ethos. Elizabeth Cantrell, If discovering the "real Charleston" feels ever-fleeting, start by crossing a few bridges. Selena Hoy, Visitors to this hotel will feel like they've stumbled out of a time machine: it occupies a restored 14th-century hilltop garrison that was once owned by a Rajasthani royal family. 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. He died in 1966, and since the 1970s, it's been home to a low-key group of families, who built villas on 800 acres surrounded by white-sand beaches. This fifth property for the U.K.-based Maybourne Hotel Group is the highest building for milesa bright-white, Jean-Michel Wilmottedesigned structure roosting at the top of a cliff. beaverbrooktownhouse.co.uk; doubles from $420. But here, wellbeing feels utterly self-indulgent as opposed to self-denying, with food so delicious you won't even notice you're detoxing. That's why we here at T+L have spent the last year obsessively tracking debuts and major overhauls, consulting our trusted network of travel pros and globe-hopping writers, and crossed the world in search of the most memorable, game-changing hotels of the year for our annual It List. That just makes this 12-room country hotel, housed in an apricot-pink villa from the 19th century, feel like even more of a discovery. Refurbished after decades of deterioration, Matild once again showcases grandeur, now as a hotel. This is the sixth hotel from the brand, and the first in Southeast Asia. Perched in the northerly Linyanti Concession along its namesake river, DumaTau is Wilderness Safaris' latest addition to its portfolio. Bishop's Lodge now uses it for weddings. Bokh's six-acre estate features bougainvillea fringed gardens, a man-made lagoon for afternoon rowing, a serene swimming pool, a glass-enclosed structure for yoga and meditation, and a small spa. From the hotel's Butterfly Bar terrace, the city is a dazzling Renaissance diorama in ochre, terra-cotta, and marble. Laura Itzkowitz, A former office building on the Right Bank's Avenue George V is now home to Bulgari's newest hotel. Once the fiefdom of the Bethlen family, the estates were confiscated by Romania's Communist government after World War II. The golf touches are hardly subtle here: carpets woven with dimpled latex balls; a grandstanding portrait of Old Tom Morris, golf's original Tiger Woods. The overall feeling is akin to arriving at the house of a well-heeled yet eccentric uncle. hyatt.com; doubles from $200. First, new owner Nicolas Saltiel asked designer Fabrizio Cashiraghi to bring back the St.-Tropez of the 1960s and 70s, opting for the low-key elegance of a maison familiale (family home). I felt about as close to heaven as I ever have. If there is a pice de rsistance, it is downstairs at Chef Gunnar Gislason's Tides Restaurant. 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. The resort makes the most of an A-list staff of practitioners, therapists, and nutritionists dedicated to the four "pillars" of mind, skin, microbiome, and energy. A few minutes' walk from the cobblestones and clamor of River Street, this elevated, spacious new addition to the Thompson portfolio (with interiors designed by Studio 11) feels a world apart from the city. Come aperitivo hour, don't miss a Negroni on the guest-only terrace with a view of the Duomo for company, followed by Tuscan classics for dinner downstairsmy asparagus risotto was phenomenal. And this being Calistoga, the sprawling Talisa Spa offers treatments with the region's famous mineral-rich mud. The spa also offers cacao ceremonies in the shala and treatments using custom-made products from locally sourced honey, ginger, and coconut. But you'll find extra charm at the Claremont, a 139-year-old Mount Desert Island institution that's newly gleaming after a 2021 overhaul. 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. But other pleasures were there when we needed them. sohohouse.com; doubles from $245. Beaverbrook Town House, an urban sibling of the sumptuous Beaverbrook Estate in Surrey, is possibly the best example of the genre. Tracey Minkin, St. Bart's has no shortage of glamorous hotels, but on a list where most properties have only a handful of rooms, Rosewood Le Guanahani stands out as the island's only full-scale luxury resort. dimorapalanca.com; doubles from $330. There are six bungalows, each with an open-air tub and shower, built using stone, simbiri (ironwood), and makuti (dried palm leaves plaited to make thatched roofs). airelles.com; doubles from $1,366. 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. Seventy-three acres of prime riverfront on the Hudson, a few minutes from downtown Kingston. Luxury treehouses and glamping tents have been constructed in that area to make the "camping" element a bit more luxe. 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. Arrive hungry for the 20-course omakase feast at the tiny sushi bar at the in-house restaurant, Fuji Grill. Kasia Dietz, Town-house hotels continue to pop up all over London, especially in central neighborhoods like Mayfair and Chelsea. Prasad Ramamurthy, After cultivating some of Australia's wildest locales, like Kangaroo Island and the central deserts, Baillie Lodges has moved on to its latest opening: Silky Oaks Lodge. Heather Greenwood-Davis, The Ace Hotel has brought its of-the-moment aesthetic to a part of townDowntown Brooklynnot normally known for being on-trend. This is especially true in the hotel's 1930s-inspired MB Supper Club, which blends whimsical touches (including wallpaper depicting imbibing simians) and nightly live music, ranging from Latin to Bossa Nova. But the defining visual element is the Mediterranean, which is blissfully inescapable thanks to abundant terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows. Nights are chilly in the desert, so I bundled up in a Pendleton blanket beside an outdoor fireplace and sipped a warming Mezcalito cocktail as the fading light bathed the 19th-century adobe chapel in gold. Hannah Seligson, Jet-setting travelers breeze through the various Soho Houses around the world to see, be seen, and networkbut the new Soho Beach House Canouan, the company's Caribbean debut, nurtures the desire to relax. theroosterantiparos.com; doubles from $680. Caf Coco, the lobby lounge, is like a living room. There are 12 airy residences, dressed in a muted palette reflecting the natural colors and serenity found outside. This is coffee country, so guests can visit local growers and take part in tastings; rooms are equipped with kettles and coffeemakers from trendy brand Fellow, along with beans picked within a five-mile radius of the hotel. At Hotel Saint Vincent, Texas hotelier Liz Lambertwho introduced the hipster-hotel concept to places like Austin's South Congress Street and Marfabrings her signature sense of nostalgia to the Big Easy. There are even walking sticks by the entrance. 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. capellahotels.com; doubles from $236. Chadner Navarro, The Colony Palms reopened its bougainvillea-draped doors in April 2021 after undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. Don't miss a visit to the nearby Bazaruto Center for Scientific Study, which was co-founded with Kisawa as an African ocean observatory. borgosantandrea.it; doubles from $1,050. The culinary offerings lean toward veggie-forward recipes and locally inspired flavors instead of the staid red meat and G&Ts of many safarismy favorite being a char-grilled broccoli with crispy coconut and a lime basil sauce. The library is packed with some 4,000 books. In fact, much of its charm lies in the natural beauty (rolling hills, the striking Adriatic coastline), deliciously unfussy food (derived from its strong agricultural heritage), and the joyful, easygoing spirit that makes everyone you meet feel like family. Alia Akkam, From my corner suite at the Maybourne Riviera, I could see three countries: the Ligurian coast of Italy to the east; Monaco to the west; and all around me, the coves and cypresses of southern France. The overall look is largely thanks to Martin Brudnizki, the interior architect and designer known for his wildly colorful aesthetic and theatricality (as seen in previous projects that include Annabel's, the legendary private member's club in London). At the Fed lobby lounge, New England classics get a kicky reboot (lobster mac & cheese, anyone? 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. The 164 rooms and suites lean heavy on both elements, with wide entryways, expanses of white oak, curvaceous furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows. (Owner Taavo Somer has turned the property's remaining half into a nine-hole membership course open to hotel guests.) 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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. The partnership with Elusa was a first step in courting the locals: the winery had never had an official tasting room until Four Seasons built one. The club's membership model focuses on diversity and inclusion rather than exclusivity, which seems to guarantee a dynamic environment. arizonabiltmore.com; doubles from $342. This feeling is especially strong at Palihouse Santa Barbara, which occupies an attractive two-storey, Spanish-style complex in the coastal town's historic Presidio neighborhood. kaimana.com; doubles from $206. Some might incorporate original 19th-century doorways, while others have gas fireplaces and Tasmanian sassafras-wood ceilings. But if that seems too busy, guests can retreat to their rooms, which have roaring fireplaces (a few have soaking tubs, too). And during the newly launched, see-and-be-seen brunch at the Italian-inflected, crystal-chandeliered, terrazzo-floored Grana, a diverse crowd sips cocktails topped by cotton candy. 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.
Others head to the spa for a CBD massage or visit the recovery room, which is equipped with leg compression sleeves and infrared blankets. Laura Itzkowitz, Italy's Piedmont is home to some of the greatest wines in the world (Barolo, Barbaresco) and some of the greatest food (white truffles, anyone? We each grabbed one and spun down into the fields below. All of the 130 sprawling rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, as well as prints from photographer Aaron Chang. The view stretched down Michigan Avenue to Millennium Park. Inside, Icelandic design vernacular reaches luxurious new heights. This summer, the hotel will expand with additional guest rooms inside the historic mansion on a hill above the riverfront, where one of the brickyard's owners once lived. The enormous cliff-top space has been sensitively designed to fit in with the island, using local materials for the buildings and the gardens are filled with homegrown herbs of vegetables, so that it feels fully integrated, as opposed to a chain brand clumsily dropped on a rock. Decks with sunken hot tubs give new meaning to the term forest bathing, while skylights and rooftop lounges encourage stargazing: an awe-inspiring experience in this region free of light pollution. It now features a bright French Caribbean-inspired design that's an instant mood booster. 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. Fortunately, travelers don't need to wander far from the Duomo to find tranquility at the new Dimora Palanca. Instead of Nespresso machines, Bokh stocks its in-room cupboards with a French press and ground beans from local producers. Hau Tree, meanwhile, is Kaimana's restaurant, where Asian-influenced dishes (ginger scallion steamed fish with mushroom congee and broccolini; miso roasted eggplant with tofu and crispy shallots) that are served against a backdrop of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The results are spectacular. Alexander Lobrano, Adjacent to Toronto's bustling King Street West entertainment strip, the 1 Hotel is a study in modern coola nature-themed oasis with (literally) thousands of plants and a sustainability-minded ethos. Elizabeth Cantrell, If discovering the "real Charleston" feels ever-fleeting, start by crossing a few bridges. Selena Hoy, Visitors to this hotel will feel like they've stumbled out of a time machine: it occupies a restored 14th-century hilltop garrison that was once owned by a Rajasthani royal family. 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. He died in 1966, and since the 1970s, it's been home to a low-key group of families, who built villas on 800 acres surrounded by white-sand beaches. This fifth property for the U.K.-based Maybourne Hotel Group is the highest building for milesa bright-white, Jean-Michel Wilmottedesigned structure roosting at the top of a cliff. beaverbrooktownhouse.co.uk; doubles from $420. But here, wellbeing feels utterly self-indulgent as opposed to self-denying, with food so delicious you won't even notice you're detoxing. That's why we here at T+L have spent the last year obsessively tracking debuts and major overhauls, consulting our trusted network of travel pros and globe-hopping writers, and crossed the world in search of the most memorable, game-changing hotels of the year for our annual It List. That just makes this 12-room country hotel, housed in an apricot-pink villa from the 19th century, feel like even more of a discovery. Refurbished after decades of deterioration, Matild once again showcases grandeur, now as a hotel. This is the sixth hotel from the brand, and the first in Southeast Asia. Perched in the northerly Linyanti Concession along its namesake river, DumaTau is Wilderness Safaris' latest addition to its portfolio. Bishop's Lodge now uses it for weddings. Bokh's six-acre estate features bougainvillea fringed gardens, a man-made lagoon for afternoon rowing, a serene swimming pool, a glass-enclosed structure for yoga and meditation, and a small spa. From the hotel's Butterfly Bar terrace, the city is a dazzling Renaissance diorama in ochre, terra-cotta, and marble. Laura Itzkowitz, A former office building on the Right Bank's Avenue George V is now home to Bulgari's newest hotel. Once the fiefdom of the Bethlen family, the estates were confiscated by Romania's Communist government after World War II. The golf touches are hardly subtle here: carpets woven with dimpled latex balls; a grandstanding portrait of Old Tom Morris, golf's original Tiger Woods. The overall feeling is akin to arriving at the house of a well-heeled yet eccentric uncle. hyatt.com; doubles from $200. First, new owner Nicolas Saltiel asked designer Fabrizio Cashiraghi to bring back the St.-Tropez of the 1960s and 70s, opting for the low-key elegance of a maison familiale (family home). I felt about as close to heaven as I ever have. If there is a pice de rsistance, it is downstairs at Chef Gunnar Gislason's Tides Restaurant. 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. The resort makes the most of an A-list staff of practitioners, therapists, and nutritionists dedicated to the four "pillars" of mind, skin, microbiome, and energy. A few minutes' walk from the cobblestones and clamor of River Street, this elevated, spacious new addition to the Thompson portfolio (with interiors designed by Studio 11) feels a world apart from the city. Come aperitivo hour, don't miss a Negroni on the guest-only terrace with a view of the Duomo for company, followed by Tuscan classics for dinner downstairsmy asparagus risotto was phenomenal. And this being Calistoga, the sprawling Talisa Spa offers treatments with the region's famous mineral-rich mud. The spa also offers cacao ceremonies in the shala and treatments using custom-made products from locally sourced honey, ginger, and coconut. But you'll find extra charm at the Claremont, a 139-year-old Mount Desert Island institution that's newly gleaming after a 2021 overhaul. 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. But other pleasures were there when we needed them. sohohouse.com; doubles from $245. Beaverbrook Town House, an urban sibling of the sumptuous Beaverbrook Estate in Surrey, is possibly the best example of the genre. Tracey Minkin, St. Bart's has no shortage of glamorous hotels, but on a list where most properties have only a handful of rooms, Rosewood Le Guanahani stands out as the island's only full-scale luxury resort. dimorapalanca.com; doubles from $330. There are six bungalows, each with an open-air tub and shower, built using stone, simbiri (ironwood), and makuti (dried palm leaves plaited to make thatched roofs). airelles.com; doubles from $1,366. 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. Seventy-three acres of prime riverfront on the Hudson, a few minutes from downtown Kingston. Luxury treehouses and glamping tents have been constructed in that area to make the "camping" element a bit more luxe. 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. Arrive hungry for the 20-course omakase feast at the tiny sushi bar at the in-house restaurant, Fuji Grill. Kasia Dietz, Town-house hotels continue to pop up all over London, especially in central neighborhoods like Mayfair and Chelsea. Prasad Ramamurthy, After cultivating some of Australia's wildest locales, like Kangaroo Island and the central deserts, Baillie Lodges has moved on to its latest opening: Silky Oaks Lodge. Heather Greenwood-Davis, The Ace Hotel has brought its of-the-moment aesthetic to a part of townDowntown Brooklynnot normally known for being on-trend. This is especially true in the hotel's 1930s-inspired MB Supper Club, which blends whimsical touches (including wallpaper depicting imbibing simians) and nightly live music, ranging from Latin to Bossa Nova. But the defining visual element is the Mediterranean, which is blissfully inescapable thanks to abundant terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows. Nights are chilly in the desert, so I bundled up in a Pendleton blanket beside an outdoor fireplace and sipped a warming Mezcalito cocktail as the fading light bathed the 19th-century adobe chapel in gold. Hannah Seligson, Jet-setting travelers breeze through the various Soho Houses around the world to see, be seen, and networkbut the new Soho Beach House Canouan, the company's Caribbean debut, nurtures the desire to relax. theroosterantiparos.com; doubles from $680. Caf Coco, the lobby lounge, is like a living room. There are 12 airy residences, dressed in a muted palette reflecting the natural colors and serenity found outside. This is coffee country, so guests can visit local growers and take part in tastings; rooms are equipped with kettles and coffeemakers from trendy brand Fellow, along with beans picked within a five-mile radius of the hotel. At Hotel Saint Vincent, Texas hotelier Liz Lambertwho introduced the hipster-hotel concept to places like Austin's South Congress Street and Marfabrings her signature sense of nostalgia to the Big Easy. There are even walking sticks by the entrance. 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. capellahotels.com; doubles from $236. Chadner Navarro, The Colony Palms reopened its bougainvillea-draped doors in April 2021 after undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. Don't miss a visit to the nearby Bazaruto Center for Scientific Study, which was co-founded with Kisawa as an African ocean observatory. borgosantandrea.it; doubles from $1,050. The culinary offerings lean toward veggie-forward recipes and locally inspired flavors instead of the staid red meat and G&Ts of many safarismy favorite being a char-grilled broccoli with crispy coconut and a lime basil sauce. The library is packed with some 4,000 books. In fact, much of its charm lies in the natural beauty (rolling hills, the striking Adriatic coastline), deliciously unfussy food (derived from its strong agricultural heritage), and the joyful, easygoing spirit that makes everyone you meet feel like family. Alia Akkam, From my corner suite at the Maybourne Riviera, I could see three countries: the Ligurian coast of Italy to the east; Monaco to the west; and all around me, the coves and cypresses of southern France. The overall look is largely thanks to Martin Brudnizki, the interior architect and designer known for his wildly colorful aesthetic and theatricality (as seen in previous projects that include Annabel's, the legendary private member's club in London). At the Fed lobby lounge, New England classics get a kicky reboot (lobster mac & cheese, anyone? 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. The 164 rooms and suites lean heavy on both elements, with wide entryways, expanses of white oak, curvaceous furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows. (Owner Taavo Somer has turned the property's remaining half into a nine-hole membership course open to hotel guests.) 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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. The partnership with Elusa was a first step in courting the locals: the winery had never had an official tasting room until Four Seasons built one. The club's membership model focuses on diversity and inclusion rather than exclusivity, which seems to guarantee a dynamic environment. arizonabiltmore.com; doubles from $342. This feeling is especially strong at Palihouse Santa Barbara, which occupies an attractive two-storey, Spanish-style complex in the coastal town's historic Presidio neighborhood. kaimana.com; doubles from $206. Some might incorporate original 19th-century doorways, while others have gas fireplaces and Tasmanian sassafras-wood ceilings. But if that seems too busy, guests can retreat to their rooms, which have roaring fireplaces (a few have soaking tubs, too). And during the newly launched, see-and-be-seen brunch at the Italian-inflected, crystal-chandeliered, terrazzo-floored Grana, a diverse crowd sips cocktails topped by cotton candy. 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.