Situated in downtown Yountville behind Thomas Keller's Bouchon restaurant, the modern 62-room Bardessono hotel offers a unique option in the heart of Wine Country. Using wood from salvaged trees, stone blocks from an old wine cellar, geothermal heating and solar panels, the award-winning resort is an LEED Platinum certified property that strives to ... More

“It’s like walking onto a film set,” marvels one googly-eyed diner at Berners Tavern, the insanely photogenic restaurant located just off the lobby of the new London Edition hotel and manned by “King of Soho” Michelin-starred ... More

It’s no wonder the designers of the Mandarin Oriental New York opted for floor-to-ceiling windows—the property, situated at the southwest corner of Central Park, promises some of the city’s most breathtaking views. The hotel opened its doors in 2003, occupying the top 19 floors of Manhattan’s Time Warner Center, ... More

The secluded Nizuc Resort and Spa is a pristine property on Cancun’s Punta Nizuc, formerly a private retreat for the president of Mexico. Conceived by interior and architectural designer Alejandro Escudero, the massive 29-acre, 274-room resort boasts two private beaches, six first-rate restaurants and countless open spaces to take in breathtaking views ... More

When Sir Richard Branson first visited the 74-acre piece of land now known as Necker Island, it was completely uninhabited. He negotiated a purchase price of $180,000, transformed it into an über-luxe resort, and now, 36 years later, charges $62,000 per night to rent the 15-room property. The island, ... More

The moment guests step foot into lobby of New Orleans’ Windsor Court hotel, they’re transported to what seems like a bygone era—a place where well-dressed Southern bells gather for high tea at noon, travelers sip pre-dinner martinis and throaty jazz singers croon songs by request. Inspired by England’s Windsor ... More

Famous for its historic mansions and extensive coastline, Newport, Rhode Island is the summer playground for New Englanders and tourists alike, and no hotel better exemplifies its charm than The Chanler at Cliff Walk. Situated on an oceanfront property overlooking Easton’s Beach, this boutique hotel offers 20 ... More

The entrance to Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas is extraordinary to say the least—and that’s exactly what the property’s developer had in mind when it was built five years ago. The beachfront hotel’s 96 rooms, spa and restaurant are only accessible via a 1,000 foot-long tunnel carved into ... More

Nestled beneath the slopes of Utah’s famous mountains, Montage Deer Valley is coveted by skiers and snowboarders—as well as those of us who skip directly to the après ski activities. Indeed, if hitting the slopes isn’t on your agenda, you're welcome to unwind at Spa Montage, the ... More

Just steps away from Athens’ historic Syntagma Square, Greek tradition and modern design collide at the 79-room New Hotel. The property—built in 1958—was previously home to the Olympic Palace Hotel but underwent a much-needed makeover in 2011 when it re-opened under its current name. The hotel’s designers took ... More