In the charming Provençal region of The Luberon—where quaint villages and sweeping lavender fields are the main attraction—seclusion certainly isn’t hard to come by. It is perhaps most pronounced, though, within the confines of Domaine des Andéols, an 81-acre secluded haven just an hour’s drive east of Avignon. ... More

Thirty minutes up the coast from Lisbon lies the town of Cascais, a summer enclave for the capital’s well-heeled. The definition of charming, Cascais is a twisty cobblestone hamlet, full of ornately tiled houses, Spanish-style roofs, bougainvillea and, of course, deep blue Atlantic beaches. Situated on a small ... More

A visit to The Inn at Windmill Lane in Amagansett, Long Island is like staying at the Hamptons home of a very well-to-do friend. The homey, tranquil property features seven individual suites in its main building, three private gated cottages in a perfectly-landscaped garden and its newest accommodation, the 21 House, ... More

Lake Como has been the setting for many contemporary films over the years—Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, Star Wars: Episode II and Casino Royale, to name a few—and for good reason. The shockingly beautiful surroundings play host to jet-setters and celebrities alike. It is, after all, where George Clooney famously owns a vacation home. The ... More

Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful and untroubled. In this hyper-connected world? Good luck. But could I find this elusive tranquility on an Indonesian island 10,125 miles from New York? I thought, Why not embark on a peace-of-mind scavenger hunt—and try to fully engage the five senses often dulled by daily ... More

Just over an hour outside Istanbul lies the idyllic Turkish vacation town of Bodrum on the Aegean Sea. An easy, 75-minute non-stop flight on Turkish Airlines, Bodrum is the perfect place to escape the craze and haze of the country’s capital. And escape we did, right to Amanruya, ... More

There are plenty of hotels to choose from in Sydney, but few offer breathtaking views like those at the Four Seasons. The luxe hotel—situated in the heart of The Rocks, one of Sydney’s most historic neighborhoods—overlooks the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Inside the property’s ... More

Most people don’t associate the Rocky Mountains with blue-chip modern art, but that’s all about to change. This summer, the ART Hotel—Denver’s most anticipated new luxury property—opened its doors to sophisticated jetsetters traveling through the West. Curated by Dianne Vanderlip, the hotel’s public spaces are bursting with ... More