Wish you could step into the screen for a White Lotus-inspired holiday? Us too. Our newest Thailand hotel is just the ticket for tented, adults-only retreats along Bangtao Beach. This month, we’re casting away to the Caribbean, setting our sights on Italian city breaks, and dreaming of the Himalayan wilderness. For colder climes, our sustainable lodge in the Swiss Alps might just persuade you to squeeze in a ski trip before the season ends.
1. Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort, Thailand
On the soft sands of Phuket’s Bangtao Beach, glamping is given a luxurious makeover by Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort, which offers sunrise yoga sessions and lotus flower folding workshops in a leafy lagoon-side setting. Tents with private pools are spread around the lagoon and dotted across the beach, where each evening you’ll fall asleep to the soothing lull of the ocean. There’s a luxury spa tent for indoor-outdoor treatments, and long-tail boats or yachts to transport you over emerald waters to nearby Koh Phi Phi.
2. Mary Budden Estate, India
Established as an edge-of-the-world escape in 1899, Mary Budden Estate sits within one of the last virgin expanses of wilderness in the Himalayas. Deep in the ancient forests of, rustic cottages and lodges are dressed in handwoven fabrics and antiques, and warmed by crackling log fireplaces. Dining is on the wild side, with leopard-spotting brunches and Milky Way dinners taking you out into the rural Kumaon landscape. Darwin’s Walk leads you on morning strolls through the soaring, sun-dappled deodar forests fringing the estate, or follow the Maylikhan trail which skirts cedars and waterfalls.
3. Carneros Resort and Spa, USA
Handing you the keys to your own residence in Napa Valley’s heartland, Carneros Resort and Spa perfectly pairs rippling vineyard views with elevated farmhouse living. Creature comforts across the charming cottages include telescope-kitted front porches for stargazing, alfresco showers, and fire-pits for chillier evenings. The Considerate Collection resort implements organic farming methods throughout its grounds, which are dotted with fruit and nut trees to improve soil quality. Wine flights, watercolour classes, hot air balloon rides, and vineyard picnics are just a handful of the highlights here.
4. The Agora Hotel, Cyprus
Copenhagen meets Cyprus in the UNESCO-listed village of Lefkara, where a chic Danish couple have transformed a former market hall into a design-forward, just-for-grown-ups stay. You’ll soon feel part of the family (and thoughtfully chosen furniture) at The Agora Hotel, while sparking conversations with fellow guests throughout live jazz, trivia and cinema nights. If you’re bedding down in a Grand Room, soak it all up from the freestanding bathtub, with bubbles courtesy of Copenhagen’s FRAMA studio. Lounge on candy-striped seating beneath retro fringed parasols, planning tomorrow’s cycling route into the hills and olive groves as you cool off in the saltwater pool.
5. Valsana Hotel Arosa, Switzerland
Taking sustainable luxury to new heights in Switzerland’s Schanfigg Valley, this carbon neutral, ice battery-powered lodge encourages you to embrace the elements at every turn. Natural alpine materials like wood, stone and glass create an authentic chalet atmosphere throughout Valsana Hotel Arosa, a Considerate Collection hotel, and the beds are topped with Elky 100% natural fibre mattresses to aid your post-adventure rest and recovery. Throughout the year, outdoor butlers can guide you to hidden alpine spots, whether there’s snow flower-filled meadows underfoot.
6. Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas – Antigua
Closely hugging the hillside is a collection of spacious studios, suites and private residences with terraces, pools and parasols overlooking the turquoise waters of Ffryes Beach. Great views are guaranteed at Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas, where the light-filled interiors have been designed to reflect the island’s brightness: white walls, driftwood-finish furniture, and ceiling fans spinning lazily. Walk-in rainfall showers, expansive beds, and huge standing tubs complete the idyllic picture, while the tropical restaurant and cabana-flanked pool are just a breezy downhill stroll away.
7. Malliouhana Resort, Anguilla
An ice-white landmark on the evocatively named Turtle Cove, Malliouhana Resort stands within sea spray distance of the ocean. Anguilla’s award-winning grand dame is made for slow-paced days mostly spent horizontal by the infinity pool or cocooned in a private cabana. Over a thousand works created by artists within the Caribbean are splashed across the shell-white walls, which invite reflection on the exotic surroundings. Bay-hop from Sandy Island to Little Bay Beach that’s only reachable by water, or take the resort’s retro Moke for an off-road spin.
8. ROMEO Roma, Italy
An architecturally pleasing stay just a few scenic steps from Rome’s Piazza del Popolo, ROMEO Roma brings together meticulously considered palettes and lighting, curated artworks, and restored frescoes in some rooms. The artistic influence of the late Zaha Hadid can be seen throughout the avant-garde, near-futuristic interiors, and the dining experience is equally forward-thinking, presenting an inventive menu overseen by 20+ Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.
9. The Plein Hotel, Italy
Taking its name (and whimsical interiors) from German fashion designer, Philipp Plein, many of the restful rooms in this fashion-forward hotel come with private saunas and bedside bathtubs. Playing host to must-attend parties and pop-up events across its low-lit bars, nightclubs, and terraces, The Plein Hotel effortlessly balances a buzzing atmosphere with dedicated spaces for downtime in the heart of Milan.
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