Sure, sure: It’s the snow that really matters. But there’s no denying that the ski crowd is ever-more discerning, as well we should be—it’s cold out there! This year’s hotel and lodge openings raise the bar accordingly, elevating comfort, style, and, of course, the all-important après-ski. Read on ... More

Situated on 20 acres along the unspoiled Playa La Pastora, a preferred spot for locals and seasoned surfers, Villa Santa Cruz in Todos Santos is a true Baja gem. Opened 14 years ago by husband-and-wife team Matt and Jessica Canepa as a cozy four-room property, the ... More

These days, luxury travel is as much about exclusive, elegant locales as it is about new and exciting experiences. The Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels in the Alentejo region of Portugal, about two hours from the Lisbon airport, is one ... More

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa marks the brand’s debut in Greece, bringing a unique blend of luxury, service and holistic well-being experiences to the island of Crete. Stretching across 100 acres of stunning coastline, the property is located on the outskirts of Chania along Marathi Beach. ... More

In the waterfront Port Fòrum neighborhood of Barcelona, the new SLS Barcelona hotel is set behind a striking, undulating façade that emulates the waves of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. With 471 guest rooms and suites, six distinct restaurant and bar concepts, three pools and a spa, there ... More

Set in Madrid’s stylish residential district of Chamberí, Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers an opulent step back in time into a 19th-century mansion filled with a mix of period styles and global influences. Interiors have been overseen by noted designer Lorenzo Castillo, whose preference for ... More

If you’re like me, you dream of owning a place abroad. I’m envious every time I read about David Sedaris or Ina Garten spending part of their year in France; George Clooney lounging in Lake Como; Lily Collins in Copenhagen, where I imagine she and her husband assemble overly complicated ... More

In a town famous for its ample powder, corduroy groomers and a town that is dotted with great stores and restaurants, Park City has a counter-seasonal alter ego. In the summer, the area transforms itself into a must-visit destination for mountain bikers of all levels and other outdoor enthusiasts. More

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Acadia National Park, sits oceanside hideaway, Salt Cottages, near Bar Harbor, Maine. Interior designer and Salt Cottages' creative director, Krista Stokes, has imbued the property with nautical charm and a rich Americana style. Behind each of the hotel's 40 maritime-inspired accommodations' signature ... More

Set on a sprawling 3,855-acre pastoral estate in the rolling hills between Umbria and Tuscany, Reschio was purchased in 1994 by Count Antonio Bolza. Since then, it has been masterfully restored by his son, architect Count Benedikt Bolza, and his wife, Donna Nencia Corsini. Benedikt not only ... More