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Aspen, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, has become a premier ski destination for jetsetters and one of the most famous resorts in the world. The Little Nell is a luxurious hotel in the heart of the town, with direct ski in/out access to Aspen Mountain, a true Colorado gem, which can be enjoyed in every season. The stylishly decorated guest rooms and suites with their fine furnishings, fireplaces, and works of art offer a gentle, comforting ambiance after a day in the fresh air, as do all its attractive public areas, which have been designed with your comfort in mind. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Element 47, offers an extensive wine program, and New American cuisine based on locally sourced ingredients.

The Little Nell

Element 47

Hotel and restaurant in the mountains.

In a gorgeously green and unspoilt part of Pennsylvania, halfway between Pittsburgh and Buffalo, lies this charming lodge on a 1500-acre property. Built in the 1920s and handed down from one generation of the Dorn family to the next, Glendorn is now owned by J. Cliff Forrest who ensures it retains all its original charm and authenticity. The main lodge and individual  cabins are built with sequoia wood and blend perfectly into the breathtaking natural surroundings. In the forest of hemlock spruces, it is not uncommon to spot foxes, deer, bears or beavers and there are 7.25km of privately owned banks along Fuller Brook for fly fishing, accompanied by experienced guides. With numerous options for adventure, plus top-calibre culinary experiences, and the Forest Spa, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy.

The Lodge at Glendorn

The Malabar House is more than a beautifully designed heritage hotel. It is an art hotel, home of a carefully curated collection, highlighting Kerala’s composite culture as a passage between East and West. The rooms are comfortable and the service is flawless. Malabar Junction, the hotel’s renowned restaurant and Divine, its wine lounge, combine the tradition of South India with exciting culinary innovation. Enjoy classical music or a dance performance on the patio’s stage, rejuvenate body and soul at the ayurvedic centre, step into the history and culture of Fort Cochin, and explore Kerala’s backwaters on the hotel’s own eco-friendly house boat.

The Malabar House

The Malabar Junction

Hotel and restaurant in town.

At the foot of MoMA, in the vibrant Midtown district, The Modern is a distillation of Manhattan fine dining, lifestyle, and culture. The restaurant features refined yet unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality. In the dining room overlooking MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, guests are invited to relish Chef Thomas Allan’s contemporary American cuisine, tinged with French flair. The décor, the inspiration of design firm Bentel & Bentel and borrowing freely from the Bauhaus style, is fitting indeed for a restaurant adjoining a modern art museum. In a warm, welcoming atmosphere, The Modern offers a dazzling array of experiences to delight even the most discerning palates: honeynut squash with razor clams, dry-aged duck with red endive and orchard quince, brûléed bread pudding, along with one of the best wine menus in New York City.

The Modern

The Point was built by the Rockefellers as a woodland retreat, during the heyday of the Adirondack Great Camps. Today it is a marvelous union of rustic simplicity and extraordinary luxury. The magnificent guest rooms are housed in four log buildings on the peaceful wooded shore of Upper Saranac Lake. The Point is a study in delicious contrasts: exceptional meals, blazing campfires at the edge of the lake, artworks and antiques, snowshoes and skis for exploring the magical white forest… Enjoy gourmet picnic excursions, journeys through the rippling waters in gleaming mahogany boats, and a staff that organizes each day according to the pleasure of the guests.

The Point

Hotel and restaurant on a lake.

In the legendary Montana ranch land, The Ranch at Rock Creek spans over 2,500 hectares of lush meadows and rolling foothills, framed by distant snow-capped peaks. In addition to its outstanding staff, superb amenities and stunning scenery, the ranch offers an array of activities: horseback riding on spectacular trails, fly fishing on the Blue Ribbon Rock Creek, hiking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, archery and more. History buffs can visit nearby historic ghost towns, while lovers of the West can experience a summer rodeo. After a vigorous day outdoors, the excellent spa provides welcome relaxation. Experience the true West without sacrificing true comfort.

The Ranch at Rock Creek

Granite Lodge - Main Dining Room

Within the City Palace, residence of the Jaipur royal family, The Sarvato restaurant enjoys a matchless location on a vast terrace with breathtaking views of the Pink City. This dining establishment, open exclusively from September through April, has a menu showcasing a treasure trove of local ingredients crafted with long-practiced cooking techniques, all to enjoy with a variety of delicious cocktails. It is a magical setting, worthy of the golden age of the maharajas, where chef Sonu Kumar Singh serves cuisine rooted in tradition and enlivened by innovation. He is a master of marinating, delicately hand-rolling bread, and slow-cooking over charcoal-fired sigri grills. The Sarvato’s six-course tasting menu explores Rajasthan’s culinary landscape, a fine-dining journey along which royal recipes share the table with down-to-earth cuisine from the land’s rural communities.

The Sarvato Jaipur

The path that leads to The Swag is the best of life itself. Strikingly beautiful, it offers all that is essential to mankind: nature, rivers and healing mountain air. Perched almost a mile above sea level, at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — The Swag is a high-altitude retreat boasting breathtaking views of North Carolina’s highest peaks. Located near Asheville, a stay here is the ideal change of scenery to leave you feeling refreshed and renewed, especially after one of the many memorable hikes. Nestled deep in the woods, it is the epitome of a romantic getaway where the concern for the environment, remarkable array of amenities and delicious traditional cuisine only add to its rustic charm. Hosting only a few dozen guests at any one time, The Swag is a favourite of thoughtful travellers who treasure the property’s rare, restorative combination of epic natural beauty and authentic hospitality.

The Swag

These modern little villas bordering the East China Sea come complete with their own private pools. Along with the offer of sports activities and esthetic treatments made of marine salts and medicinal plants harvested on-site, you are ensured complete relaxation if that is what you desire. But this peaceful and secluded hotel is also the ideal base for discovering the Yomitan Peninsula and the island of Okinawa, where you can enjoy the natural beauties of this preserved coast, while also taking in the rich historical and artisanal heritage of the ancient kingdom of Ryukyu. End your days dining amid the soft marine breeze as you savour delicate continental cuisine featuring the island’s best produce.

The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas

Fine Dining

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa has been described as a temple to Californian wine. Just outside Newbury, an hour from London, it definitely deserves its reputation. The cellar holds wines from both the New and Old Worlds, as well as award-winning estate wines from owner Sir Peter Michael. The hotel is also celebrated for its dining experience, using local and sustainable seasonal produce to deliver a blend of old-world tastes and new-world approaches and techniques. As if the bar had not been set high enough, the traditional guest rooms, spacious contemporary suites, a spa and an enviable private art collection conspire to make The Vineyard Hotel & Spa the perfect retreat for gourmands and the culinary.

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa

The Vineyard

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

The Wauwinet is a quaint, elegant retreat built in 1875 on the northeastern shore of Nantucket, at the edge of the Great Point Wildlife Sanctuary. It boasts a beautiful private bay and ocean beaches, so guests can choose between the lively Atlantic surf or the calm warmer waters bayside. Spend time just relaxing, whale spotting, going on a picnic or taking surfcasting or cooking lessons. Drive the scenic back roads to Great Point, and visit Siasconset in a Chevrolet Woody 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe. The Wauwinet’s restaurant, Topper’s, with its expansive bay views, is accessible by land or by sea aboard the Wauwinet Lady.

The Wauwinet

TOPPER'S at The Wauwinet

This 17th century palazzo is inextricably linked to the medieval city of Mdina, its walls forming part of the bastion walls that surround the former capital of Malta, with its remarkable baroque architecture. All rooms have been individually designed with romantic décor, original paintings, antique tapestries and furnishings. They are reminiscent of the noble origins of the Xara Palace and boast spectacular 180 degree panoramic views of Malta. Enjoy attentive service and gastronomic delights at the award-winning de Mondion restaurant, or dine at Trattoria A.D. 1530, situated on the charming Piazza.

The Xara Palace

The de Mondion Restaurant

Sit back on the terrace of your room and admire the panoramic view: beneath your eyes, Porto, a Unesco World Heritage site, and the sinuous curves of the Douro river. The Yeatman, located in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia–the historical headquarters of the Port wine houses–owes its name to a family of British traders who are still active: this legacy is told through the décor of the rooms and a great collection of Portuguese wines. The chef showcases contemporary gastronomy, with food and wine pairing an important part of the dining experience. The final touch is the choice of treatments available at The Yeatman Wine Spa–an oasis of harmony and well-being.

The Yeatman

The Restaurant

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