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Wanderlust-Worthy Hotels from Italy to the Arizona Desert
ARIA Retreat & Spa Cima, Italy
This Italian lakeside retreat is the perfect place to get away from it all. With top-notch wellness offerings, an adult-only clientele, and breathtaking views of Lake Lugano, ARIA Retreat & Spa focuses on providing a truly restful experience. The newly opened hotel features luxurious amenities and pristine natural surroundings, including lush gardens, an infinity pool, and a private beach. Each suite has a loggia, a covered outdoor corridor perfect for sipping a morning espresso or relaxing and taking in the view. Explore the nearby village of Cima, indulge in treatments at the state-of-the-art spa, and watch the sunset from the rooftop terrace with a glass of wine. For total bliss, it doesn’t get better than this.
This adults-only oasis in the Arizona desert is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and truly relax. Surrounded by acres of national forest and majestic red rock formations, if the setting isn’t enough to inspire you, the wellness offerings certainly will. Enjoy the view from your Atrium’s floor-to-ceiling windows or private rooftop terrace, lounge in the solar-heated pool, or indulge in a treatment at the acclaimed onsite spa, Velvet, named one of ELLE's Best Spas of 2024. Whether you’re planning a spa day with your significant other or simply treating yourself, the bespoke aromatherapy, LED facials, naturally-driven treatments, and immersive experiential spaces are sure to leave you feeling better than ever. A stay at the resort also includes yoga, guided hiking, access to off-site fitness facilities (accessible by the town car), and sound journeys. Complete your rejuvenation with a meal at Forty1, the hotel’s Southwestern restaurant offering a seasonal menu crafted from local, organic ingredients, including a specialty vegan menu.
Experience a luxurious residential retreat in Manhattan's bustling Midtown at WestHouse New York. This boutique hotel is housed in a glam 1927 building just off Broadway, but its well-appointed rooms and thoughtful amenities make this hotel an exclusive and tranquil oasis. WestHouse New York has been refurbished by the award-winning design firm Jeffrey Beers International, infusing the Art Deco-inspired design with a warm and welcoming feel that exudes the essence of pre-war Manhattan apartments. Let the hotel be your true home-away-from-home while you stay in the city, where you can enjoy all the perks of a Manhattan address without the killer rent. Prime entertainment attractions like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Broadway Theatre District are mere steps away, but if you’re looking for a more relaxed itinerary you’ll love the proximity to Central Park and the MoMa. Plus, the WestHouse’s concierge will point you in the direction of some of the best dining and entertainment, so you can truly stay like a local.
Whether you’re eyeing a South Florida group trip for the golf or just want to spend a few days splayed out on the beach or boating out on the water, consider this fantastic 2-acre estate. Located in a well-established, quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, Avisar Villa Pompano Beach has everything you need to keep your party entertained when you’re not out and about, from 8 handsome bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms to a spacious kitchen with high-grade appliances stocked dishware, cookware, pots, and pans. Enjoy on-site activities like basketball, volleyball, and mini soccer or kick back by the heated private pool, outdoor fire pit, or quiet picnic area. There’s even a mini golf course to help you perfect your putt. When the sun goes down, unwind with a movie in your private theater or host a lively game night—there’s a poker set and table, foosball, air-hockey, basketball hoops (pop a shot), board games, and a 75” TV in the game room.
The Altair Hotel Bay Harbor Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Altair Hotel is a boutique hotel that encapsulates the essence of a sunny getaway. Nestled beneath the palms on Bay Harbor Islands, it offers a suite of bright, elegantly furnished rooms designed by the renowned studio, Interiors by Steven G. Each room, from the luxurious 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites to the King Balcony Studios, offers stunning views of the idyllic island, Miami skyline, and South Florida sunsets. The hotel's rooftop pool deck provides a perfect respite, while the OVO restaurant serves exquisite Mediterranean-Asian kosher cuisine. Moments away from famous beaches, high-end fashion outlets, and vibrant nightlife, The Altair ensures an unmatched Miami vacation experience.
