Travel Guide [ Jess's travel inspo worldwide ]
Kenya
[2] destinationsNairobi.
[ Stay ]
Giraffe Manor[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Enjoy breakfast and afternoon tea with Rothschild's giraffes poking their heads through the windows;Daisy’s Café offering farm-to-table cuisine;Orchid House
[ Activities ]
Visit the adjacent AFEW Giraffe Centre;relax at The Retreat with its infinity pool and spa;play lawn games;take nature walks along the Gogo River
Maasai Mara.
[ Stay ]
Sanctuary Olonana or Abercrombie & Kent Sanctuary Safari[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Savor gourmet meals on the deck overlooking the Mara River;enjoy bush breakfasts and sundowners in scenic spots;and indulge in private candlelit dinners under the stars
[ Activities ]
Embark on twice-daily game drives to spot the Big Five;take guided nature walks;visit local Maasai villages and schools;experience hot air balloon
Morocco
[3] destinationsMarrakech 1.0.
[ Stay ]
La Mamounia[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Le Marocain;L’Italien & L’Asiatique by Jean-Georges Vongerichten;Le Pavillon de la Piscine;Pierre Hermé Salon de Thé
[ Activities ]
Indulge in traditional hammam rituals and spa treatments;relax by the indoor and outdoor pools;explore the historic gardens;enjoy the retro-style games room;partake in private Dîner Éphémère experiences;and embark on Agafay Desert adventures
Marrakech 2.0.
[ Stay ]
Riad Yasmine[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Dar Moha;Nomad;Le Jardin;La Trattoria;Le Salama;Bacha Coffee;Mechoui Alley
[ Activities ]
Explore the souks of the Medina;visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa and Jardin Majorelle;experience the Jemaa el-Fnaa square;discover the opulent Bahia Palace
[ LINKS ] https://www.riad-yasmine.com/
Casablanca.
[ Stay ]
Four Seasons Casablanca[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Grande Table Marocaine;Le Cabestan;Le QuatorZe;Le Jasmine;Iloli;Rick’s Café;La Bavaroise
[ Activities ]
Tour the Hassan II Mosque;explore the Old Medina and Central Market;visit Mohammed V Square and the Art Deco district;and enjoy the beach at Ain Diab
[ LINKS ] https://www.fourseasons.com/casablanca/
Rwanda
[1] destinationsRwanda.
[ Stay ]
Singita Kwitonda Luxury Lodge – Volcanoes National Park[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Dine at the lodge
[ Activities ]
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park;golden monkey trekking;guided forest hikes;bird watching;community visits to Gasura village;exploration of the Akarabo Nursery and farm-to-table gardens;cooking classes;personalized wine tastings;pottery sessions
Seychelles
[1] destinationsSeychelles.
[ Stay ]
Six Senses Zil Pasyon[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Island Café;Ocean Kitchen;Chef’s Kitchen;Wine Vault;Koko Bar;Lakanbiz
[ Activities ]
Snorkeling;kayaking;stand-up paddleboarding;scuba diving;sunset cruises;hiking to Félicité's highest point;island hopping to nearby islands like La Digue;turtle hatching experiences;outdoor cinema under the stars;wellness treatments at the spa;yoga sessions
South Africa
[3] destinationsCape Town.
[ Stay ]
Mount Nelson Belmond Hotel[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Test Kitchen Fledgelings;La Colombe;FYN;Kloof Street House;Codfather;Chef’s Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic
[ Activities ]
Table Mountain;explore the V&A Waterfront;visit Robben Islandm;enjoy wine tasting in Constantia;Kirstenbosch Gardens;and visit penguins at Boulders Beach
Kruger National Park 1.0.
[ Stay ]
Singita Lebombo Lodge[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Innovative;locally inspired cuisine; enjoy meals in various settings including the open-air deck overlooking the N’wanetsi River and traditional boma dinners under the stars
[ Activities ]
Embark on twice-daily game drives to spot the Big Five;guided bush walks;stargazing sessions;cooking classes at the culinary school;wine tastings in the premier wine boutique;rejuvenating spa treatments;yoga sessions;swimming in the cliffside pool
Kruger National Park 2.0.
[ Stay ]
Sabi Sabi Private Reserve Bush Lodge[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Enjoy hearty home-style cooking with bush-inspired meals;outdoor boma dinners under the African sky;and a magnificent high tea with sweeping views over the bushveld
[ Activities ]
Experience twice-daily Big Five game drives in open 4x4 vehicles;guided walking safaris;bird watching;stargazing;rejuvenating treatments at the Amani Spa
Tanzania
[1] destinationsTanzania.
[ Stay ]
A&K Sanctuary - Serengeti[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Curated all-inclusive meals on property for breakfast;lunch;and dinner
[ Activities ]
Annual Great Migration;spot elephants and impala at Swala Camp’s;Experience a spectacular game drive around the rim of Ngorongoro Crater;see Tarangire and its wildlife from the water with a canoe trip on Lake Gursi
Zanzibar
[1] destinationsZanzibar.
[ Stay ]
Zuri Zanzibar[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Rock Restaurant;Emerson Spice Tea House;Forodhani Night Market;Upendo Zanzibar;Zanzibar Coffee House Café
[ Activities ]
Explore Stone Town;Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll;Jozani Forest Tour;Spice Farm Visit
[ LINKS ] https://www.zurizanzibar.com/
Cambodia
[5] destinationsPhnom Penh.
[ Stay ]
Rosewood Phnom Penh[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Kravanh;Villa 5;Malis;Friends the Restaurant;Sora Sky Bar
[ Activities ]
Choeung Ek Killing Fields;Royal Palace;Silver Pagoda;Mekong River
Siem Reap.
[ Stay ]
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Cuisine Wat Damnak;Embassy;Chanrey Tree;The Sugar Palm;Miss Wong
[ Activities ]
Angkor Wat;Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm;Tonlé Sap Lake;Phare Circus
[ LINKS ] https://www.raffles.com/siem-reap/
Koh Rong Archipelago.
[ Stay ]
Song Saa Resort[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Vista Overwater Restaurant;Driftwood Bar & Kitchen
[ Activities ]
Snorkeling;Sea Kayaking;Island Safari;Bioluminescence Trip;Morning Yoga
[ LINKS ] https://www.songsaa-privateisland.com/
Cardamom Mountains.
[ Stay ]
Shinta Mani Wild[$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Headquarters;Waterfall Restaurant;Landing Zone Bar
[ Activities ]
Zipline arrival;kayaking and river expeditions;Khmer Tonics Spa
[ LINKS ] https://shintamani.com/wild/
Aqua Mekong.
[ Stay ]
Aqua Mekong Cruise[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Dine at each destination
[ Activities ]
Guided cycling excursions;kayaking;tours to floating villages;temple visits
China
[3] destinationsBeijing.
[ Stay ]
Aman Summer Palace[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Da Dong;Siji Minfu;Jing Yaa Tang;King's Joy;Country Kitchen
[ Activities ]
Forbidden City;Great Wall of China;Temple of Heaven;798 Art Zone
Shanghai.
[ Stay ]
The PuLi Hotel & Spa[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Ultraviolet;Bao Li Xuan;Jia Jia Tang Bao;Yang’s Dumplings;Lost Heaven
[ Activities ]
The Bund;Yu Garden;Shanghai Tower;Zhujiajiao Water Town
[ LINKS ] https://thepuli.com/en/
Sanya (Hainan Island).
[ Stay ]
The Sanya Edition[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
XianHai By The Sea;Beach Barbacoa;Pearl;Man Ho;Chicken Inside Coconut
[ Activities ]
Yalong Bay;Wuzhizhou Island;Luhuitou Park;Yanoda Rainforest
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[ LINKS ] https://www.editionhotels.com/sanya/
Hong Kong
[1] destinationsHong Kong.
[ Stay ]
Upper House Hong Kong[$$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Lung King Heen;Kam's Roast Goose;Ho Lee Fook;Tim Ho Wan;Bakehouse
[ Activities ]
Victoria Peak[★];Star Ferry;Dragon's Back hike;Tai Kwun;Symphony of Lights
India
[6] destinationsUdaipur.
[ Stay ]
Taj Lake Palace[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Sheesh Mahal;Ambrai;Upré;Jagat Niwas;Jheel’s Ginger Coffee Bar
[ Activities ]
City Palace;Lake Pichola;Jagdish Temple;Bagore Ki Haveli;Monsoon Palace
Jaipur.
[ Stay ]
Villa Paladio[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Suvarna Mahal;Bar Palladio;1135 AD;Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB);Chokhi Dhani
[ Activities ]
Amber Fort;Hawa Mahal;City Palace;Jantar Mantar;Bapu Bazaar shopping
Agra.
[ Stay ]
The Oberoi Amarvilas[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Esphahan;Pinch of Spice;Tea'se Me;The Salt Cafe;Aachman
[ Activities ]
Taj Mahal;Agra Fort;Mehtab Bagh;Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah;Fatehpur Sikr
Rajasthan 1.0.
[ Stay ]
Six Senses Fort Barwara[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Vivanta Sawai Madhopur Lodge;Sher Bagh Dining Tent
[ Activities ]
Ranthambore National Park safari;Ranthambore Fort;Surwal Lake
Rajasthan 2.0.
[ Stay ]
Amanbagh[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Amanbagh Restaurant;Jhilmil Bada;Gwaadi Garden Pavilion;Rooftop Chhatri
[ Activities ]
Sariska Tiger Reserve safari;Somsagar Lake picnic;Pratapgarh Fort
[ LINKS ] https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanbagh
Bangalore.
[ Stay ]
The Leela Palace Bengaluru[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Karavalli;Jamavar;Koshy’s;Toit Brewpub;Street Storyss
[ Activities ]
Lalbagh Botanical Garden;Bangalore Palace;Cubbon Park
Indonesia
[5] destinationsUbud 1.0.
[ Stay ]
COMO Shambhala Estate[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Locavore NXT;Donna;Hujan Locale;Watercress;Zest
[ Activities ]
Tegalalang Rice Terraces;Monkey Forest Sanctuary;Tegenungan Waterfall
Ubud 2.0.
[ Stay ]
Hanging Gardens of Bali[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Locavore NXT;Donna;Hujan Locale;Watercress;Zest
[ Activities ]
Tegalalang Rice Terraces;Monkey Forest Sanctuary;Tegenungan Waterfall
[ LINKS ] https://hanginggardensofbali.com/
Uluwatu.
[ Stay ]
Jumeirah Bali[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Mason;Ju-Ma-Na;Gooseberry;The Cashew Tree;Ulu Cliffhouse
[ Activities ]
Uluwatu Temple;Padang Padang;Bingin;Karang Boma Cliff;Karma Kandara
Canggu.
[ Stay ]
Alila Villas Keminyak - Hyatt[$]
[ Restaurants ]
SkoolKitchen;Santanera;Sa'Mesa;Mason;La Brisa
[ Activities ]
Batu Bolong Beach;yoga at The Practice;sunset at Echo Beach;Spring Spa
[ LINKS ] https://www.alilahotels.com/seminyak
Jimbaran.
[ Stay ]
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Cuca Restaurant;Sundara;Menega Café;Nelayan Restaurant;Rock Bar
[ Activities ]
Kedonganan Market;Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park;Healing Village Spa
[ LINKS ] https://www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay/
Japan
[7] destinationsTokyo.
[ Stay ]
Janu Tokyo[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Narisawa;Den;Sazenka;Tofuya Ukai;Sushi Saito;Nakiryu;Musashi by Aman;Ichiu;Shima Steak;Homemade Ramen Muginae
[ Activities ]
teamLab Planets;Shibuya;Senso-ji Temple;Meiji Shrine;Tsukiji Market
[ LINKS ] https://www.janu.com/janu-tokyo/
Kyoto.
[ Stay ]
Sowaka[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Soujiki Nakahigashi;Cenci;Hyotei;Kiyama;Nishiki Market
[ Activities ]
Fushimi Inari Shrine;Kinkaku-ji Temple;Arashiyama Bamboo Grove;Gion District;Tea Ceremony
[ LINKS ] https://sowaka.com/eng/
Mount Fuji.
[ Stay ]
HOSHINOYA Fuji[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Wasabi Garden Kadoya;Grill Akasaka;Main Restaurant at Kawaguchiko Hotel;Lake Bake;Cafe Mimi
[ Activities ]
Climb Mount Fuji;visit Chureito Pagoda;explore Lake Kawaguchiko;ride the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway;relax in Hakone hot springs
Osaka.
[ Stay ]
Conrad Osaka[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Cime;Ajikitcho Bunbuan;Chibo;Takoyaki Umaiya;Kushikatsu Daruma
[ Activities ]
Dotonbori;Osaka Castle;Universal Studios Japan;Kuromon Ichiba Market;Umeda Sky Building
Niseko, Hokkaido.
[ Stay ]
Zaborin Ryokan[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Kamimura;The Barn;Hanazono EDGE;Bar Gyu;Kumo Restaurant
[ Activities ]
Skiing and snowboarding;snowshoeing;onsen visits;horse trekking
[ LINKS ] https://zaborin.com/en/
Okinawa.
[ Stay ]
Rosewood Miyakojima[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Nagi;Maas;Yukuu
[ Activities ]
Snorkeling with sea turtles;kayaking;Tsuboya pottery workshop;spear fishing experience;yoga and Pilates sessions
Hakone.
[ Stay ]
Gora Kadan[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Gora Brewery & Grill;Itoh Dining by NOBU;Tamura Ginkatsu Tei;La Terrazza Ashinoko;Vert Bois
[ Activities ]
Hakone Open-Air Museum;Lake Ashi cruise;Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani;Gora Park & Crafthouse;Pola Museum of Art
[ LINKS ] https://www.gorakadan.com/?lang=en
Macau
[1] destinationsMacau.
[ Stay ]
Morpheus Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Robuchon au Dôme;The Eight;Jade Dragon;Lord Stow’s Bakery;A Lorcha
[ Activities ]
Ruins of St. Paul’s;Senado Square;Macau Tower;Taipa Village;A-Ma Temple
Malaysia
[4] destinationsLangkawi.
[ Stay ]
The Ritz-Carlton Lagawai[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Langkawi Kitchen;The Beach Grill;Hai Yan;Horizon Lounge;In-Villa BBQ
[ Activities ]
Rainforest hike;mangrove boat tour;water sports;spa treatments
Kuala Lumpur.
[ Stay ]
Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Dewakan;Beta KL;Skillet;Jalan Alor;Village Park
[ Activities ]
Petronas Twin Towers;Batu Caves;KL Tower;Central Market;Aquaria KLCC
[ LINKS ] https://www.alilahotels.com/bangsar
Desaru Coast.
[ Stay ]
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Turmeric;Sea.Fire.Salt.;Observatory Bar;Infinity Bar;Designer Dining
[ Activities ]
Mangrove cruise;beach yoga;water sports;cooking class;spa treatments
[ LINKS ] https://www.anantara.com/en/desaru-coast
Ipoh & Highlands.
[ Stay ]
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Pomelo;Jeff's Cellar;Jeff's Chefs;On The Rocks
[ Activities ]
Geothermal hot springs;thermal steam cave;meditation cave;crystal cave
Maldives
[1] destinationsMaldives.
[ Stay ]
Como Cocoa Island[$$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Ufaa Restaurant;Faru Bar;Sandbank Picnic;Villa Yakiniku Dinner
[ Activities ]
Snorkeling with nurse sharks;UV night snorkeling;private boat charters;sunset fishing;yoga and meditation
Philippines
[3] destinationsManila.
[ Stay ]
The Peninsula Manila[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Toyo Eatery;Gallery by Chele;Blackbird;Wildflour Café + Bakery;Mecha Uma
[ Activities ]
Explore Intramuros;National Museum Complex;shopping in BGC or Greenbelt
El Nido Palawan.
[ Stay ]
Cauayan Island Resort[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Altrove;Trattoria Altrove;Big Bad Thai;Cadlao Resort & Restaurant;The Nesting Table
[ Activities ]
Tour A & C;Shimizu Island;Big Lagoon;Taraw Cliff;Las Cabanas Beach
[ LINKS ] https://www.cauayanresort.com/
Borocay.
[ Stay ]
Shangri-La Boracay[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Los Indios Bravos;The Pig Out Bistro;Nonie’s;Lemoni Café;Aria
[ Activities ]
White Beach sunset sail;island-hopping;diving;visit Puka Shell Beach
South Korea
[2] destinationsSeoul:.
[ Stay ]
The Shilla Seoul[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Mingles;Jungsik;Born and Bred;Tosokchon;Gwangjang Market
[ Activities ]
Gyeongbokgung Palace;Bukchon Hanok Village;N Seoul Tower;Dongdaemun Design Plaza;Han River Cruise
[ LINKS ] https://www.shillahotels.com/
Jeju Island.
[ Stay ]
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa #([$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Myeongjin Jeonbok;Childonga;Songrim Sanjang;Samseonghyeol Haemultang;Gozip Dol Wooluck
[ Activities ]
Hike Hallasan Mountain;visit Seongsan Ilchulbong;explore Manjanggul Lava Tube;see Cheonjeyeon and Jeongbang Waterfalls;stroll along Handam Coastal Walk
Thailand
[6] destinationsBangkok.
[ Stay ]
The Sukhothai Bangkok[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Sorn;Gaggan Anand[★];Suhring;Jay Fai;Kor Panich
[ Activities ]
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew;Chao Phraya River cruise;Chatuchak Weekend Market;Siam Niramit show;Thai cooking class
[ LINKS ] https://bangkok.sukhothai.com/en/
Chiang Mai.
[ Stay ]
Veranda (Mountains)[$][★];Aksara Heritage (Old City)[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Khao Soi Khun Yai;Huen Muan Jai;Blackitch Artisan Kitchen;The House by Ginger;Dash! Teak House
[ Activities ]
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep;Elephant Nature Park;Sticky Waterfalls;Thai cooking class;Sunday Walking Street Market
Phuket.
[ Stay ]
Rosewood Phuket[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
PRU (Michelin-starred);Black Ginger;One Chun;Suay Restaurant;Go Benz
[ Activities ]
Big Buddha;Old Town walking tour;Elephant Sanctuary;Phang Nga Bay cruise
[ LINKS ] https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/phuket
Koh Samui 1.0*.
[ Stay ]
Six Senses Samui[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Long Dtai;Dining on the Rocks;Saffron;Krua Chao Baan;Black Pearl
[ Activities ]
Tamarind Spring spa[★];Ang Thong Marine Park tour;boat cruise
Koh Samui 2.0*.
[ Stay ]
Ritz Carlton Koh Samui[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Long Dtai;Dining on the Rocks;Saffron;Krua Chao Baan;Black Pearl
[ Activities ]
Tamarind Spring spa[★];Ang Thong Marine Park tour;boat cruise
Koh Yao Noi.
[ Stay ]
Paradise Koh Yao[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Rice Paddy Restaurant;Chaba Café & Gallery;Pradu Seafood
[ Activities ]
Island-hopping to Hong Islands;kayaking to Koh Nok
[ LINKS ] https://www.paradise-kohyao.com/
Vietnam
[4] destinationsHo Chi Minh City.
[ Stay ]
Park Hyatt Saigon[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Anan Saigon;Quince;Cuc Gach Quan;The Deck Saigon
[ Activities ]
Cu Chi Tunnels;Ben Thanh Market;War Remnants Museum;Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
Hanoi.
[ Stay ]
Capella Hanoi[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Tầm Vị;Home Hanoi;Duong’s Restaurant;Pho Gia Truyen
[ Activities ]
Hoan Kiem Lake;Old Quarter street food tour;Temple of Literature
Hoi An.
[ Stay ]
Namia River Retreat[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Banh Mi Phuong;Madam Khanh – The Banh Mi Queen;Morning Glory;Cao Lau Khong Gian Xanh;Com Ga Ba Buoi
[ Activities ]
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town;lantern-lit sampan ride on the Thu Bon River;bike through rice paddies to An Bang Beach;take a Vietnamese cooking class;visit the Hoi An Night Market
[ LINKS ] https://namiariverretreat.com/
Ninh Thuận.
[ Stay ]
Amanoi[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Amanoi Restaurant;Loc Ky Claypot Rice;Om Vegetarian;RES Ngo Gia Tu;Le Napoli
[ Activities ]
Explore Po Klong Garai Cham Towers;trek in Núi Chúa National Park;cruise Vĩnh Hy Bay;visit Bau Truc Pottery Village;relax at Ninh Chữ Beach
[ LINKS ] https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanoi
Belgium
[2] destinationsBrugge.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Van Cleef[$]
[ Restaurants ]
De Stove;Bistro Christophe;Books & Brunch;Refter;Otto Waffle Atelier
[ Activities ]
Visit the Groeningemuseum;tour the Basilica of the Holy Blood;and taste chocolate at Dumon or The Chocolate Line
[ LINKS ] https://hotelvancleef.be/en/
Brussels.
[ Stay ]
Hotel des Galeries[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Comme Chez Soi;Bozar Restaurant;La Villa in the Sky;Le Rabassier;Noordzee Mer du Nord;Maison Dandoy
[ Activities ]
Tour the Grand Place and Manneken Pis;explore the Magritte Museum and Royal Museums of Fine Arts
[ LINKS ] https://hoteldesgaleries.be/
Croatia
[4] destinationsDubrovnik.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Excelsior or Airbnb in Old Town[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Restaurant 360 (Michelin-starred);Nautika;Proto Fish Restaurant;Stara Loza
[ Activities ]
Walk the ancient city walls;explore the Old Town and Stradun;take the cable car to Mount Srđ for panoramic views;kayak around Lokrum Island;relax at Banje Beach;and visit Fort Lovrijenac
Croatia Cruise.
[ Stay ]
Sail Croatia Elegant Cruise (7 Day Cruise)[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Daily onboard breakfasts and 3-course lunches featuring local Croatian cuisine
[ Activities ]
Wine tastings in Stari Grad;kayaking around Korčula;river rafting on the Cetina River;and visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Trogir and Šibenik
Split.
[ Stay ]
Murum Boutique Hotel or Airbnb in Old Town[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Bokeria Kitchen & Wine Bar;ZOI;Zrno Soli;Šug;Adriatic Sushi & Oyster Bar
[ Activities ]
Explore Diocletian's Palace and its cellars;climb the Bell Tower of St. Domnius Cathedral;stroll along the Riva Promenade;hike Marjan Hill for panoramic views;relax at Bačvice and Kašjuni beaches;take a day trip to Krka National Park & Plitvice national park
[ LINKS ] https://hotelmurum.com/
Hvar.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Park Hvar[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Giaxa;Dalmatino;Zori;Lola Street Food & Bar;Fig Café;Gariful
[ Activities ]
Explore Hvar Town and climb to Fortica Fortress for panoramic views;swim and relax at Dubovica Beach;charter a boat to the Pakleni Islands;visit the Franciscan Monastery;enjoy wine tasting at local vineyards
[ LINKS ] https://hotelparkhvar.com/
Danube River / Bavaria
[8] destinationsPrague, Czech Republic.
[ Stay ]
Mandarin Oriental Prague[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Field;La Finestra in Cucina;Výčep;Kuchyň;U Kroka
[ Activities ]
Explore Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral;stroll across Charles Bridge;visit the Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square;wander through the Jewish Quarter;enjoy panoramic views from Letná Park;and discover the historic Malá Strana district
Budapest, Hungary.
[ Stay ]
Four Seasons Gresham Place[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Stand25 Bisztró;Costes Downtown (Michelin-starred dining);Mazel Tov;Gettó Gulyás;Leo Rooftop Bar
[ Activities ]
Relax in Széchenyi Thermal Baths;tour Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion;admire the Hungarian Parliament Building
[ LINKS ] https://www.fourseasons.com/budapest/
Blue Danube Cruise.
[ Stay ]
Blue Danube Discovery Cruise – RiverAma Waterways (7 Nights)[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Main Restaurant;The Chef’s Table;Al Fresco Restaurant;Jimmy’s
[ Activities ]
Guided city tours (e.g.;Vienna;Budapest;Bratislava);hiking to landmarks like Bratislava Castle and Veste Oberhaus Fortress;biking through the Wachau Valley and Vienna;wine tastings in Dürnstein and Vilshofen;wellness classes (yoga;Pilates);onboard spa treatments;and exclusive events like Oktoberfest celebrations in Vilshofen
Munich, Germany.
[ Stay ]
Opera Hotel or Airbnb in city center[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Tantris (Michelin-starred);Dallmayr Bar & Grill;Hofbräuhaus;Restaurant Pageou;Spatenhaus an der Oper
[ Activities ]
Visit Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel;tour the Residenz Palace;explore English Garden;beer tastings;day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
[ LINKS ] https://hotel-opera.de/
Lake Tegernsee.
[ Stay ]
Parkhotel Egerner Höfe[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Egerner Höfe (Gourmet Restaurant Dichter);Bachmair Weissach Grill;Bräustüberl Tegernsee
[ Activities ]
Boat cruise on Lake Tegernsee;hike the Wallberg mountain;relax at Monte Mare spa;visit the Tegernsee Abbey;and enjoy cycling along the lakeside
[ LINKS ] https://www.egerner-hoefe.de/
Salzburg, Austria.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Sacher Salzburg[$]
[ Restaurants ]
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium;Carpe Diem Finest Fingerfood;IMLAUER Sky Restaurant;Gasthaus Zwettler’s
[ Activities ]
Tour Mozart’s birthplace;explore Hohensalzburg Fortress;visit Mirabell Palace and Gardens;attend a classical concert;and stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town
[ LINKS ] https://www.sacher.com/de/salzburg/
Mosel Region, Germany.
[ Stay ]
Moselschlösschen Spa & Resort or Airbnb in Mosel Rhein-Hunsrück[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Weinhaus Halfenstube;Restaurant Schanz (Michelin 3-star in Piesport);Culinarium R at Schloss Lieser
[ Activities ]
Wine tasting in Bernkastel-Kues or Traben-Trarbach;explore Reichsburg Castle in Cochem;take a scenic river cruise;hike through vineyards;and cycle the Mosel Radweg
Baden-Baden, Germany.
[ Stay ]
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Le Jardin de France (Michelin-starred);Wintergarden;Hotel Belle Epoque
[ Activities ]
Spa day;walk the Lichtentaler Allee;day trip to Black Forest;casino
Denmark
[1] destinationsCopenhagen.
[ Stay ]
Villa Copenhagen or Airbnb near Nyhavn[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Noma;Restaurant Barr;Kødbyens Fiskebar;Atelier September;Juno Bakery
[ Activities ]
Nyhavn canal cruise;Tivoli Gardens visit;tour of Rosenborg Castle;Designmuseum Danmark;biking through the city
England
[2] destinationsLondon.
[ Stay ]
Kimpton Fitzroy or Airbnb in Marylebone[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Core by Clare Smyth;Chiltern Firehouse;Sketch (The Gallery);Claridge’s
[ Activities ]
Tour of Buckingham Palace and Westminster;Thames River cruise;shopping in Notting Hill and Covent Garden;visit to the British Museum;Harrods
[ LINKS ] https://www.kimptonfitzroylondon.com/
Cotswolds.
[ Stay ]
Estelle Manor or Cottage at Daylesford Stays[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
The Wild Rabbit;The Double Red Duke;Porch House
[ Activities ]
Explore villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold;visit Blenheim Palace;countryside walks through rolling hills;antique shopping in Tetbury;farm visit and picnic at Daylesford
France
[6] destinationsParis 1.0.
[ Stay ]
InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel or Airbnb in 9th Arr.[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Septime (Michelin-starred modern French);Le Comptoir du Relais (classic bistro fare);L’Ami Jean (Basque-inspired);Clamato (seafood small plates);L’Avenue (stylish hotspot near Avenue Montaigne)
[ Activities ]
Visit the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay;admire the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe;stroll through the Jardin du Luxembourg and Tuileries
Paris 2.0.
[ Stay ]
Hôtel Particulier or Airbnb in Montmarte[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Le Clarence (gastronomic splendor in a 19th-century mansion);Bistrot Paul Bert (traditional steak frites);Café de Flore (legendary Parisian café culture);Le Relais de l'Entrecote[★]
[ Activities ]
take a Seine River cruise;shop in Le Marais or along Rue Saint-Honoré;explore the historic Latin Quarter;enjoy pastries from Pierre Hermé or Angelina;and take in views from Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre
[ LINKS ] https://www.hotelparticulier.com/
Provence*.
[ Stay ]
Le Moulin[$];Lourmarin[$];a Beaumier Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
L’Oustau de Baumanière;La Chassagnette;Le Jardin de Frédéric
[ Activities ]
Lavender field tour;visit to Les Baux-de-Provence;wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape;biking through hilltop villages;market stroll in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Saint-Emilion.
[ Stay ]
Chateau Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Logis de la Cadène;L’Envers du Décor;Chai Pascal
[ Activities ]
Premier Grand Cru wine tasting;underground monolithic church tour;vineyard biking;bell tower climb;picnic in the vineyards
[ LINKS ] https://www.grand-barrail.com/
Nice.
[ Stay ]
Airbnb on the Promenade or Ville Nice[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
La Petite Maison;JAN (Michelin-starred);Bistrot d’Antoine;Lou Pinet[★];Le Plongier[★]
[ Activities ]
Promenade des Anglais walk;day trip to Èze and Monaco;Matisse Museum;beach club lounging;Villefranche Sur Mer;Cannes;Villa Rothschild
Alsace.
[ Stay ]
Hôtel Le Chambard (Relais & Chateaux) or Airbnb in Strasbourg or Colmar[$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Table du Gourmet;Winstub La Taverne;L’Atelier du Peintre
[ Activities ]
Alsace wine route tour;half-timbered house stroll in Colmar;Strasbourg Cathedral visit;canal boat ride;Christmas markets
[ LINKS ] https://www.lechambard.fr/en/
Greece
[4] destinationsAthens.
[ Stay ]
The Dolli at Acropolis[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Spondi;Varoulko Seaside;Nolan;Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani
[ Activities ]
Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon;stroll through Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods;enjoy panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill
[ LINKS ] https://www.thedolli.com/
Porto Heli.
[ Stay ]
Amanzoe[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Restaurant;Nama;Nura
[ Activities ]
Island-hopping to Spetses and Hydra;guided hikes and cycling near Ermioni;watersports at the Beach Club (kayaking;paddleboarding;snorkeling);wellness programs including yoga and spa treatments
[ LINKS ] https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanzoe
Paros.
[ Stay ]
Parilio (Marriott)[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Sigi Ikthios;Tsitsanis;Ragoussis Bakery
[ Activities ]
Wander the charming streets of Parikia;relax on beaches like Kolymbithres and Golden Beach;enjoy wine tasting at Domaine Myrsini
Greek Isles.
[ Stay ]
Windstar Cruise (7 Day Cruise)[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Athens;Mykonos;Kusadasi;Patmos;Santorini;Monemvasia;Nafplio
[ Activities ]
Explore the Acropolis; climb to Palamidi Fortress and visit Epidaurus from Nafplio; beach hop and tour Delos from Mykonos; discover Ephesus and enjoy a private concert in Kusadasi; visit the Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos; tour Akrotiri and enjoy wine tastings in Santorini; wander the medieval castle town in Monemvasia
Iceland
[3] destinationsReykjavik*.
[ Stay ]
Airbnb in Miðborg or Vesturbær[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Dill;Messinn;Matur og Drykkur
[ Activities ]
Blue Lagoon day trip[★];Golden Circle tour[★];Hallgrímskirkja Church visit;whale watching tour;Reykjavik street art and harbor walk
Nesjavellir.
[ Stay ]
Ion Adventure Hotel (Marriott)[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Silfra Restaurant;Northern Lights Bar
[ Activities ]
Soak in the geothermal outdoor pool;enjoy spa treatments at Lava Spa;embark on guided hikes and horseback rides;experience snowmobiling and ice cave tours;snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra;and explore nearby Þingvellir National
Skagafjörour.
[ Stay ]
Deplar Farm[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Farm-to-table dining at Deplar Farm;Hótel Sigló Restaurant;Kaffi Klara
[ Activities ]
Heli-skiing (seasonal);Arctic surfing;horseback riding through the valley;geothermal pool relaxation;guided hiking and snowshoeing;Northern Lights viewing
Ireland
[2] destinationsDublin.
[ Stay ]
The Shelbourne (Marriott) or Airbnb in Ballsbridge or Ranelagh[$];Rathmines[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Chapter One;The Winding Stair;Forest Avenue
[ Activities ]
Trinity College & Book of Kells;Guinness Storehouse tour;Dublin Castle visit;stroll through St. Stephen’s Green;traditional music night in Temple Bar
[ LINKS ] https://theshelbourne.com/us/
Galway.
[ Stay ]
The Dean or Airbnb in City Center[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Ard Bia at Nimmos;Kai Café;Aniar (Michelin-starred)
[ Activities ]
Walk along Salthill Promenade;explore the Latin Quarter;day trip to Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands;visit Galway Cathedral;enjoy live folk music in local pubs
[ LINKS ] https://thedean.ie/galway/
Italy
[19] destinationsPuglia*.
[ Stay ]
Borgo Egnazia[$$$][★];Masseria Moroseta[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Due Camini (Michelin-starred);La Frasca;Pescheria da Vito;On-site organic kitchen;Osteria del Tempo Perso;La Cucina del Teatro
[ Activities ]
Golf at San Domenico;bike rides through olive groves;Italian cooking classes;beach club lounging;spa rituals at Vair Spa
Lake Como.
[ Stay ]
Grand Hotel Tremezzo[$$$][★];Passalacqua[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Terrazza at Grand Hotel Tremezzo;Giacomo al Lago;Mistral at Villa Serbelloni;Seasonal Italian cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Viviana Varese;featuring open-kitchen experiences;garden-fresh ingredients;and al fresco dining on the terrace
[ Activities ]
Ferry to Bellagio and Varenna;visit Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello;private boat tour on the lake;lakeside walking trails;Villa D’Este for brunch[★];Private vintage boat cruises;cooking and gelato-making classes;bocce and tennis;spa with indoor pool and hammam;open-air cinema;and curated excursions to Bellagio;Villa del Balbianello;and Milan
Dolomites.
[ Stay ]
San Luis Retreat & Lodges[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Enjoy farm-to-table South Tyrolean and Mediterranean cuisine at the Clubhouse restaurant;with all meals included; savor private in-chalet breakfasts and afternoon teas; indulge in gourmet dinners by candlelight;featuring local ingredients and a variety of cheeses
[ Activities ]
Relax in the indoor-outdoor infinity pool;lakeside hot tub;and spa with saunas and steam rooms; explore seasonal activities like hiking;mountain biking;and skiing at nearby Meran 2000
[ LINKS ] https://www.sanluis-hotel.com/en/
Venice.
[ Stay ]
Palazzo Maria Formosa[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Antiche Carampane;Ristorante Quadri;Osteria alle Testiere;Cip's Club
[ Activities ]
Gondola ride along the Grand Canal;tour Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica;explore the Peggy Guggenheim Collection;visit Murano and Burano islands;attend a classical concert at Teatro La Fenice
[ LINKS ] https://www.palazzomariaformosa.com/en/
Positano.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Poseidon[$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Sponda (Michelin-starred at Le Sirenuse);Chez Black;Zass;Next2
[ Activities ]
Sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast;day trip to Fiordo di Furore;hike the Path of the Gods;relax at Spiaggia Grande
Capri.
[ Stay ]
Hotel La Minerva[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Da Paolino;Aurora;Ristorante Il Riccio;La Fontelina
[ Activities ]
Boat tour around the island including the Blue Grotto;chairlift to Monte Solaro;stroll Via Krupp and Giardini di Augusto;shop in Capri town;beach club lounging at La Fontelina or Il Riccio
[ LINKS ] https://www.laminervacapri.com/
Ravello.
[ Stay ]
Palazzo Avino[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Rossellinis (Michelin-starred at Palazzo Avino);Belvedere at Caruso;Villa Maria;Mimí Bar Pizzeria
[ Activities ]
Visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens;attend a concert at the Ravello Festival;explore the Duomo;cooking class;hike to the Valley of the Mills
[ LINKS ] https://www.palazzoavino.com/
Portofino.
[ Stay ]
Belmond Splendido or Airbnb in the area[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Terrazza at Belmond Splendido;Ristorante Puny;DaV Mare at the Belmond Splendido Mare;Taverna del Marinaio
[ Activities ]
Stroll the harbor and Piazzetta;hike to Castello Brown;boat to San Fruttuoso Abbey;sunbathe at Paraggi Beach;shop luxury boutiques
Santa Margherita Ligure.
[ Stay ]
Grand Hotel Miramare[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Langosteria Paraggi;Trattoria da Pezzi;Ristorante L’Ancora;Osteria N.7;Da Antonio;La Cambusa;Trattoria dei Pescatori
[ Activities ]
Visit the 16th-century Castello di Santa Margherita Ligure;explore the ornate Villa Durazzo and its gardens;relax on Paraggi Beach;hike the trails of Portofino Regional Park;tour the historic Cervara Abbey;and take a boat trip to San Fruttuoso Abbey
[ LINKS ] https://www.grandhotelmiramare.com/
Taormina (Sicily).
[ Stay ]
Villa Sant'Andrea (Belmond) or Airbnb in Historic Center[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Otto Geleng;Grand Hotel Timeo Terrace;Trattoria Don Ciccio;Tischi Toschi;La Capinera
[ Activities ]
Visit Greek Theatre;cable car to Mazzarò;relax at Isola Bella;stroll Corso Umberto;day trip to Mount Etna
Palermo (Sicily).
[ Stay ]
Villa Igiea[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Gagini;Osteria dei Vespri;Buatta;Trattoria ai Cascinari;A'Cuncuma
[ Activities ]
Explore Palermo Cathedral & Norman Palace;stroll Ballarò Market;visit Teatro Massimo;tour Capuchin Catacombs;relax at Mondello Beach
Costa Smeralda (Sardinia).
[ Stay ]
Cala di Volpe[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Il Pescatore;Quattro Passi al Pescatore (Michelin-starred seafood);Ristorante Lu Pisantinu;Ristorante Frades La Terrazza;Phi Beach
[ Activities ]
Sail or charter a yacht around the La Maddalena archipelago;relax on beaches like Spiaggia del Principe and Capriccioli;golf at Pevero Golf Club;explore Porto Cervo;enjoy beach clubs at Cala Beach Club;and visit the Nuraghe Albucciu
Southern Sardinia.
[ Stay ]
Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Dal Corsaro;Sa Domu Sarda;Ristorante Mirage;La Pergola;Osteria degli Spiriti;Ristorante La Ghinghetta
[ Activities ]
Relax on world-class beaches like Su Giudeu;Tuerredda;and Punta Molentis; explore the ancient ruins of Nora; visit the Cagliari old town and its hilltop Bastione di Saint Remy; snorkel in the Capo Carbonara marine reserve; enjoy boat tours and paddleboarding in the crystal-clear southern coves
Tuscany.
[ Stay ]
COMO Castello Del Nero or Airbnb in the región[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Osteria Le Logge;Ristorante La Porta;La Bottega del 30;Arnolfo
[ Activities ]
Wine tasting in Chianti;hot springs in Bagno Vignoni;explore hilltop villages like Pienza and Montepulciano;truffle hunting experiences
Florence.
[ Stay ]
Grand Hotel Minerva or Airbnb by the Duomo[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Enoteca Pinchiorri (3 Michelin stars);La Giostra;Buca Lapi;Il Santo Bevitore
[ Activities ]
Visit the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia;climb the Duomo;stroll the Ponte Vecchio;explore the Oltrarno district and Boboli Gardens
[ LINKS ] https://grandhotelminerva.com/
Ischia.
[ Stay ]
Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Daní Maison (Michelin-starred);Il Mosaico;Ristorante Indaco;Umberto a Mare
[ Activities ]
Thermal spas like Negombo and Poseidon;hike Mount Epomeo;visit Castello Aragonese;explore Sant’Angelo;relax on Maronti Beach
Umbria.
[ Stay ]
Rent villa at Tenuto di Murlo[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Vespasia;Enoteca L’Alchimista;Trattoria di Oscar;Locanda del Teatro
[ Activities ]
Wine tasting in Montefalco;tour Assisi’s Basilica;explore hill towns like Spello and Orvieto;truffle hunting;olive oil tastings in Trevi
[ LINKS ] https://www.murlo.com/
Milan*.
[ Stay ]
Principe di Savoia or Airbnb in Navigli[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Seta at Mandarin Oriental (2 Michelin stars);Cracco;Langosteria;Trippa;Trattoria Torre Di Pisa;Bar Basso;Marchesi 1824
[ Activities ]
View The Last Supper by da Vinci;shop the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II;visit the Duomo rooftop;tour Brera district galleries;aperitivo in Navigli
Rome*.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Eden or Airbnb by the Spanish steps[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
La Pergola (3 Michelin stars);Roscioli;Il Pagliaccio (2 Michelin stars);Armando al Pantheon;Antico Arco
[ Activities ]
Explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum[★];tour Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica;toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain[★];stroll Trastevere;visit Villa Borghese
Mallorca
[4] destinationsDeia.
[ Stay ]
La Residencia (Belmond)[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
El Olivo at Belmond La Residencia;Restaurante Sebastián;Nama
[ Activities ]
Hike to Cala Deià;visit Robert Graves’ House;explore Deià Art Gallery;sunset cocktails with sea views;spa treatments at La Residencia
Santanyi.
[ Stay ]
Can Ferrereta[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
East 26;Laudat;Es Molí de Santanyí
[ Activities ]
Stroll through the Saturday market;beach day at Caló des Moro;visit Mondragó Natural Park;local ceramics shopping;tapas & wine evening in town square
Puigpunyent (Islas Baleares).
[ Stay ]
Grand Hotel Son Net[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Mar & Duix Restaurant at Son Net;Can Costa;Restaurante Oleum
[ Activities ]
Wine tasting at nearby vineyards;hiking in the Tramuntana mountains;spa and poolside relaxation;cycling through the countryside;exploring nearby Banyalbufar
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[ LINKS ] https://sonnet.es/
Palma.
[ Stay ]
Cap Rocat[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Adrián Quetglas;De Tokio a Lima;Marc Fosh (Michelin-starred)
[ Activities ]
Montenegro
[2] destinationsBay of Kotor.
[ Stay ]
Mamula Island Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Galion;Konoba Scala Santa;BBQ Tanjga;Catovica Mlini
[ Activities ]
Explore Kotor Old Town and St. Tryphon Cathedral;hike to St. John’s Fortress for panoramic views;take a boat tour to Our Lady of the Rocks and the Blue Cave;visit the charming town of Perast
[ LINKS ] https://www.mamulaisland.com/en/
Sveti Stefan.
[ Stay ]
Villa Geba[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Villa Miločer Restaurant;Muse at Villa Geba;DRAGO Restaurant;Olive Restaurant
[ Activities ]
Miločer;and Queen’s Beaches;walk through Miločer Forest Park;enjoy views of the iconic islet from the mainland;and take a day trip to nearby Budva
[ LINKS ] https://www.villageba.com/
Netherlands
[1] destinationsAmsterdam.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Pulitzer[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
De Silveren Spiegel;The Pantry;Watergang;Belly Pepper;Gertrude;Gitane;Trees
[ Activities ]
Explore museums;Anne Frank House;relax in Vondelpark;take a canal cruise
Norway
[3] destinationsNorwegian Fjords.
[ Stay ]
Norwegian Fjord Luxury Cruise with Silversea (7-12 days)[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Elevate your experience with S.A.L.T. Kitchen (destination‑inspired menus);LaDame (French haute cuisine);Atlantide/La Terrazza/Il Terrazzino/Indochine/Kaiseki/Spaccanapoli (Italian, Asian, grill & tapas);plus all‑day in‑suite service and casual café selections
[ Activities ]
Scenic fjord cruising (Nordfjord, Geiranger, Sognefjord), guided shore excursions in Bergen, Ålesund;Trondheim and beyond;kayak & RIB tours;hiking to Trolltunga/Pulpit Rock;spa & fitness onboard;enrichment lectures;local craft tasting experiences
Valdall.
[ Stay ]
Juvet Landscape Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Jordbærstova Café;Valldal Fjordhotell Restaurant;Juvet Landscape Hotel Dining
[ Activities ]
Whitewater rafting on the Valldøla River;hiking to Muldalsfossen waterfall;kayaking on Norddalsfjord;scenic drive along Trollstigen;berry picking in the summer
[ LINKS ] https://juvet.com/en/
Manhausen Island.
[ Stay ]
Manhausen Island Cabins[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Restaurant in the Main House serving locally sourced;seasonal dishes crafted by Chef Ondrej;emphasizing fresh seafood and Arctic ingredients
[ Activities ]
Sea kayaking among nearby islands;hiking the Nordskot Traverse;fishing in rich coastal waters;exploring Resshola (Troll Cave);relaxing in the wood-fired hot tub and sauna;and witnessing the Northern Lights or midnight sun
[ LINKS ] https://www.manshausen.no/welcome
Portugal
[8] destinationsLisbon*.
[ Stay ]
Verride Palácio Santa Catarina or Airbnb in Baixa or Chiado[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Belcanto (2 Michelin stars);Time Out Market[★];Cervejaria Ramiro;O Trevo
[ Activities ]
Tram 28 ride;Jerónimos Monastery;sunset cruise on the Tagus;day trip to Sintra
[ LINKS ] https://verridesc.pt/
Porto.
[ Stay ]
InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Casa Guedes;DOP by Rui Paula;Cantinho do Avillez
[ Activities ]
Livraria Lello São Bento Station;port wine cellars tour;Clérigos Tower
Douro Valley.
[ Stay ]
Quinta da Corte[$][★];Six Senses Duoro Valley[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Six Senses Vale de Abraão;DOC by Rui Paula;Castas e Pratos
[ Activities ]
Wine tasting;Douro River cruise;personalized spa journeys
Comporta.
[ Stay ]
Sublime Comporta[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Cavalariça Comporta;Sal Restaurante;Jacaré da Comporta
[ Activities ]
Horseback riding on the beach;boat tour through rice fields;wellness rituals;forest biking;stargazing sessions
[ LINKS ] https://www.sublimecomporta.pt/
Algarve Coast.
[ Stay ]
Viceroy At Ombria Algarve[$]
[ Restaurants ]
A Ver Tavira;O Marinheiro;Vila Joya
[ Activities ]
Benagil Cave boat tour;Praia da Marinha hike;Ria Formosa kayaking;historic Lagos tour;seafood market visit
Monsaraz.
[ Stay ]
Sao Lourenco do Barrocal[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Farm-to-table at hotel;Restaurante Sabores de Monsaraz;Taverna Os Templários
[ Activities ]
Horseback riding through Alentejo;spa rituals;wine tasting;olive oil press visit;hot air ballooning
[ LINKS ] https://barrocal.pt/
Evora.
[ Stay ]
Octant Evora[$]
[ Restaurants ]
L'And Restaurant;Degust’AR;Restaurante Dom Joaquim
[ Activities ]
Roman Temple ruins;vineyard tours;Évora Cathedral;cork factory visit
[ LINKS ] https://evora.octanthotels.com/en/
Azores Island.
[ Stay ]
Airbnb on the island[$]
[ Restaurants ]
À Terra at Octant Ponta Delgada;Restaurante Associação Agrícola;Tasca
[ Activities ]
Hike around Sete Cidades;thermal bathing in Furnas hot springs;whale watching tour;tea plantation visit at Gorreana;crater lake viewpoints at Lagoa do Fogo
Scotland
[2] destinationsEdinburgh.
[ Stay ]
The George (Intercontinental) or Airbnb in Old Town[$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Kitchin;Timberyard;Dishoom Edinburgh
[ Activities ]
Edinburgh Castle tour;stroll the Royal Mile;hike up Arthur’s Seat;visit the National Museum of Scotland;underground ghost tour
Scottish Highlands.
[ Stay ]
Scottish Highlands Belmond Train Experience (Royal Scotsman: 3-4 nights)[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Multi-course gourmet meals featuring Scottish specialties;paired with fine wines and whiskies
[ Activities ]
Climb Ben Nevis;drive the North Coast;Visit Eilean Donan Castle;Kyle of Lochalsh
Slovenia
[2] destinationsLake Bled.
[ Stay ]
Grand Hotel Toplice[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Bled Castle Restaurant;Vila Ajda;Oštarija Peglez’n;Penzion Berc;Restavracija 1906
[ Activities ]
Row to Bled Island;visit Bled Castle;walk the lakeside trail;enjoy cream cake (kremšnita);hike to Mala Osojnica viewpoint
Ljubljana.
[ Stay ]
Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
JB Restaurant;Atelje Restaurant;Strelec Restaurant
[ Activities ]
Stroll Old Town;visit Ljubljana Castle;explore Tivoli Park;cruise the Ljubljanica River;tour the Central Market;attend the Ljubljana Summer Festival
[ LINKS ] https://zlataladjica.com/
Spain
[4] destinationsBarcelona.
[ Stay ]
Cotton House Hotel (Marriott) or Airbnb in the Gothic Quarter[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Disfrutar (2 Michelin stars);El Xampanyet;Bar Cañete
[ Activities ]
Sagrada Família tour[★];Park Güell[★];Gothic Quarter walking tour[★];beach day at La Barceloneta;tapas cooking class
[ LINKS ] https://hotelcottonhouse.com/
San Sebastian.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Maria Cristina (Marriott) or Airbnb in Parta Vieja or Old Town[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Arzak;Bodegón Alejandro;Bar Nestor;Hotel Maria Cristina
[ Activities ]
La Concha beach;Old Town pintxos crawl;Monte Igueldo funicular;San Telmo Museoa;coastal hike to Pasaia;tapas tour
Madrid.
[ Stay ]
Grand Hotel Ingles or Airbnb in City Center[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Botín (world’s oldest restaurant);Sala de Despiece;Casa Lucio
[ Activities ]
Prado Museum;Retiro Park rowboat;Royal Palace;flamenco show;tapas tasting in La Latina
[ LINKS ] https://www.granhotelingles.com/
Marbella.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Skina (Michelin-starred Andalusian cuisine);El Lago;Bibo Dani García;The Farm;La Tienda Casa Curro;La Taberna del Pintxo;and Alabardero Beach Club
[ Activities ]
Stroll through the charming Old Town and Plaza de los Naranjos; relax on beaches like Playa de Nagüeles and Playa de la Venus; explore the luxury marina of Puerto Banús; visit the Murallas del Castillo and Avenida del Mar with Salvador Dalí sculptures; enjoy outdoor adventures at Aventura Amazonia park
Sweden
[2] destinationsStockholm 1.0.
[ Stay ]
Ett Hem[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Frantzén;Oaxen Slip;Pelikan
[ Activities ]
Vasa Museum;stroll through Gamla Stan;ABBA Museum;boat tour of the archipelago;visit to Skansen open-air museum
[ LINKS ] https://www.etthem.se/
Stockholm 2.0.
[ Stay ]
Ellery Beach House[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Palmer’s Restaurant;Coco Beach Club;Bonfire
[ Activities ]
Paddleboarding and kayaking;beachside sauna;spa treatments;vintage arcade lounge;forest walks on Lidingö Island
[ LINKS ] https://www.ellerybeachhouse.com/
Switzerland
[6] destinationsLucerne.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Des Balances[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Restaurant Galerie (Michelin-starred);Old Swiss House;Wirtshaus Galliker;Mill’Feuille
[ Activities ]
Visit the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower;explore the Swiss Museum of Transport;ride the cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus or boat to Mount Rigi
[ LINKS ] https://balances-luzern.ch/en/
Geneva.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Bristol[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Bayview by Michel Roth (Michelin-starred);Domaine de Châteauvieux;Café du Centre;Izumi
[ Activities ]
Tour the United Nations headquarters;visit the Patek Philippe Museum;see the Jet d’Eau fountain;stroll through Parc des Bastions and the Old Town
Interlaken.
[ Stay ]
Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Restaurant Taverne;Beneath the Surface café;The 3 Swiss Restaurant;La Terrasse Brasserie;Restaurant Spycher
[ Activities ]
Take the train to Jungfraujoch[★];skiing in Grindewald enjoy paragliding or canyoning[★];cruise Lake Thun or Lake Brienz;hike the Harder Kulm trail;spa at resort[★]
[ LINKS ] https://www.victoria-jungfrau.ch/en/
Lake Lugano.
[ Stay ]
Villa Principe Leopoldo (Relais & Chateaux) or Airbnb in city center[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Arté al Lago (Michelin-starred lakeside dining);Badalucci Taste of Art;Grotto della Salute;Gabbani;Pasticceria La Colombina
[ Activities ]
Ride the funicular to Monte Brè or Monte San Salvatore for panoramic views;village of Gandria;Olive Grove Trail;explore Parco Ciani's manicured gardens
Zermatt.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Monte Rosa[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Chez Vrony;Findlerhof;Schäferstube;Restaurant Spycher
[ Activities ]
Ride the Gornergrat Railway for panoramic alpine vistas;explore the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise;skiing
[ LINKS ] https://www.monterosazermatt.ch/en/
Zurich.
[ Stay ]
Storchen Zurich[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Kronenhalle;The Restaurant at The Dolder Grand (Michelin-starred fine dining);Hiltl;DAR;Sternen Grill
[ Activities ]
Explore the historic Old Town (Altstadt) with its medieval alleys and landmarks like Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches; stroll along Bahnhofstrasse for luxury shopping; visit the Kunsthaus Zürich and Swiss National Museum; lake cruise
[ LINKS ] https://storchen.ch/en
Turkey
[3] destinationsIstanbul.
[ Stay ]
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Mikla;Neolokal;Pandeli;Karaköy Lokantası;Tugra Restaurant at Çırağan Palace
[ Activities ]
Visit Hagia Sophia;Blue Mosque;and Topkapi Palace; explore the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market; take a Bosphorus cruise; enjoy hammam spa experiences
[ LINKS ] https://www.kempinskiistanbul.com/
Bodrum.
[ Stay ]
The Bodrum Edition[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Maçakızı;Orfoz;Mimoza Gümüşlük;Sait Fish Restaurant;Zuma Bodrum
[ Activities ]
Tour Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology;visit the ancient city of Halicarnassus;relax at beach clubs in Türkbükü;sail the Aegean on a gullet
[ LINKS ] https://www.editionhotels.com/bodrum/
Cappadocia.
[ Stay ]
at Sultan Cave Suites[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Seten Restaurant;Lil’a at Museum Hotel;Inci Cave Restaurant;Reserved Cappadocia
[ Activities ]
Sunrise hot air balloon ride;explore Göreme Open-Air Museum;visit underground cities like Derinkuyu or Kaymakli;hike through Ihlara or Rose Valley
[ LINKS ] https://www.sultancavesuites.com/en
Anguilla
[1] destinationsAnguilla.
[ Stay ]
Belmond Cap Juluca[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Pimms;Uchu;Cip's by Cipriani;Maundays Club
[ Activities ]
snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding;sailing to Prickly Pear Cays
Bahamas
[1] destinationsBahamas.
[ Stay ]
The Cove Eleuthera[$];Four Seasons Ocean Club[$$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Graycliff Restaurant;Café Matisse;Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House;Nobu;Café Boulud The Bahamas;Shuang Ba;The Pink Shack;Island Brothers;Kyma
[ Activities ]
Swim with pigs at Big Major Cay;snorkel at Thunderball Grotto;explore Atlantis Aquaventure;stroll Versailles Gardens;visit the National Art Gallery;shop at the Straw Market;relax on Pink Sands Beach;dive in Lucayan National Park;and kayaking
Costa Rica
[1] destinationsCost Rica.
[ Stay ]
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo[$$$];Hacienda AltaGracia[$];Auberge Resorts Collection[$$$];Hotel Arenal Springs[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Latitud 10°Norte;Sentido Norte;Bacchus Ristorante;Gallo Rojo;L'ile de France;La Esquina de Buenos Aires
[ Activities ]
ziplining in Monteverde;surfing in Tamarindo;hiking Arenal Volcano;exploring Manuel Antonio National Park;wildlife spotting in Corcovado;rafting the Pacuare River;soaking in Tabacón Hot Springs;visiting Tortuguero National Park;snorkeling in the Gulf of Papagayo;and walking hanging bridges in Monteverde
Jamaica
[4] destinationsJamaica.
[ Stay ]
GoldenEye[$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Gazebo;Bizot Bar;Shabeen;Bamboo Bar on Button Beach
[ Activities ]
kayaking;paddleboarding, snorkeling, sailing;glass-bottom boat tours;swimming in Low Cay Beach and the lagoon;exploring Firefly estate
[ LINKS ] https://www.goldeneye.com/
British Virgin Islands.
[ Stay ]
Rosewood Little Dix Bay[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Pavilion;Reef House;Sugar Mill;Chef’s Table;Rum Room
[ Activities ]
snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, tennis, hiking;spa treatments
St. Barths.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Cristopher[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
L'Isola;Bonito;La Petite Plage;Bagatelle;Kinugawa;Ocean Club;L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon;Tamarin;Shellona;and Eddy's
[ Activities ]
Colombier Beach;Shell Beach;hiking trails with scenic views;shopping in Gustavia;visiting art galleries;enjoying beach clubs like Nikki Beach and Gyp Sea
[ LINKS ] https://www.hotelchristopher.com/en/
St. Lucia.
[ Stay ]
Sugar Beach[$];A Viceroy Resort[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Saltwood;Bonté Restaurant & Bar;Jalousie Grill;Jetty Burgers;Cocoa Mill
[ Activities ]
snorkeling and diving in the marine reserve;hiking Gros Piton;tennis
Mexico
[9] destinationsCabo.
[ Stay ]
The Cape[$];A Thompson Hotel – Hyatt[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Flora’s Farm[★];Edith’s;Cocina de Autor;El Farallon[★];The Office[★];Acre;Manta[★]
[ Activities ]
Punta Mita.
[ Stay ]
Susurros del Corazón[$];Auberge Resorts Collection[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Carolina;Hector’s Kitchen;Tuna Blanca;Casa Teresa;Kupuri Beach Club
[ Activities ]
Whale watching;paddleboarding;golf at Pacifico;boat to Marietas Islands;surfing lessons
[ LINKS ] https://aubergeresorts.com/susurros/
Riviera Nayarit.
[ Stay ]
One & Only Mandarina[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Carao by Enrique Olvera;Alma;Allora;Jetty Beach Club;Treetop Bar;rotating pop-ups like Farm-to-Table in the Flatlands and Chuckers Argentine grill
[ Activities ]
kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, hiking;cooking classes;spa treatments;temazcal ceremonies;butterfly sanctuary visits
San Miguel de Allende.
[ Stay ]
Casa de Sierra Nevada – Belmond[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Aperi;Marsala;The Rooftop;Áperi;Quince
[ Activities ]
Hot springs;horseback vineyard tours;art galleries;Parroquia church visit
Mexico City.
[ Stay ]
Círculo Mexicano[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Pujol;Quintonil;Contramar;Rosetta;Máximo Bistrot
[ Activities ]
Xochimilco boat ride;Teotihuacan pyramids;Polanco;Palacio de Bellas Artes
[ LINKS ] https://www.circulomexicano.com/
Oaxaca.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Escondido Oaxaca[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Criollo;Casa Oaxaca;Levadura de Olla;Itanoní;Origen
[ Activities ]
Mezcal tours;Monte Albán ruins;textile workshops;cooking classes
[ LINKS ] https://www.escondidooaxaca.com/
Merida.
[ Stay ]
Chablé Yucatán[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Huniik;Ku'uk;Apoala;La Chaya Maya;Picheta
[ Activities ]
Explore Plaza Grande;stroll Paseo de Montejo;visit Gran Museo del Mundo
[ LINKS ] https://yucatan.chablehotels.com/
Riviera Maya.
[ Stay ]
Rosewood Mayakoba[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Hartwood;NÜ;Kitchen Table;Casa Amate;Le Chique
[ Activities ]
Cenote swimming;Mayan ruins at Tulum;snorkeling in Akumal;catamaran tour;Sian Ka’an Reserve
Tulum.
[ Stay ]
La Valise[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Arca;Hartwood;Gitano;Casa Jaguar;Kitchen Table
[ Activities ]
Beach clubs;cenote diving;Tulum ruins;yoga retreats;jungle bike tours
[ LINKS ] https://www.lavalisetulum.com/
Turks & Caicos
[1] destinationsTurks & Caicos.
[ Stay ]
COMO Parrot Cay[$$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Lotus cuisine;Terrace;COMO Beach Club;COMO Shambhala Kitchen
[ Activities ]
kayaking;snorkeling;diving;COMO Shambhala Retreat
Egypt
[2] destinationsCairo.
[ Stay ]
Marriott Mena House[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Khufu’s;Abou Tarek;Kazoku;Sachi;Andrea El Mariouteya;Naguib Mahfouz Café
[ Activities ]
Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx;visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square;shop at Khan el-Khalili bazaar;tour the Cairo Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque;stroll through Al-Azhar Park
Nile River Cruise (6 Day Cruise).
[ Stay ]
Nour El Nil[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Enjoy three-course dinners under the stars
[ Activities ]
Explore the Temple of Khnum in Esna;visit the tombs at El Kab;tour the Temple of Horus in Edfu;swim in the Nile;hike to ancient inscriptions in the desert
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[ LINKS ] https://www.nourelnil.com/
Oman
[1] destinationsZighy Bay.
[ Stay ]
Six Senses Zighy Bay[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Sense on the Edge;Spice Market;Summer House;Shua Shack;Zighy Bar
[ Activities ]
Dhow cruise;scuba diving;mountain biking;organic cooking class
UAE
[3] destinationsAbu Dhabi*.
[ Stay ]
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Hakkasan (Michelin-starred );Li Beirut;Talea by Antonio Guida;BBQ Al Qasr;Zuma
[ Activities ]
Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque;Louvre Abu Dhabi;and Qasr Al Watan; kayak in the Eastern Mangroves; relax on Saadiyat Beach; take a sunset cruise; explore desert landscapes by 4x4 or camel
Dubai*.
[ Stay ]
Jumeirah Al Qasr[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Pierchic;Al Hadheerah;Zuma;Orfali Bros;Gaia;Coya;Ninive;Atlantis Royale
[ Activities ]
Ascend Burj Khalifa;visit Dubai Mall;take a desert safari;explore Al Fahidi Historical District;dine on a Dhow cruise;and ski indoors at Ski Dubai
Desert.
[ Stay ]
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Al Falaj (traditional Bedouin dining under the stars);Suhail (fine dining steakhouse on the rooftop);Ghadeer (Mediterranean by the pool);Al Waha (buffet with global cuisine)
[ Activities ]
Camel trekking at sunrise;desert fat biking;archery;dune bashing;falconry shows;sandboarding;stargazing;desert yoga;and luxury spa treatments surrounded by the Liwa Desert dunes
Australia
[8] destinationsSydney.
[ Stay ]
Capella Sydney[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Quay;Bennelong;Saint Peter;Totti’s;Mr. Wong
[ Activities ]
Sydney Opera House tour;Bondi to Coogee walk;Sydney Harbour Bridge climb;Taronga Zoo;ferry to Manly;Bondi Beach
Melbourne.
[ Stay ]
The Ritz Carlton Melbourne[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Attica;Gimlet;Cumulus Inc.;Tipo 00;Chin Chin;Society;Vue de Monde;Minamishma
[ Activities ]
Great Ocean Road day trip;National Gallery of Victoria;laneway street art tour;Queen Victoria Market;Royal Botanic Gardens
Perth.
[ Stay ]
COMO the Treasury[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Wildflower;Post;Shadow Wine Bar;Lulu La Delizia;Madalena’s
[ Activities ]
Kings Park;Rottnest Island bike tour;Fremantle Markets;Cottesloe Beach;Swan River cruise
Byron Bay.
[ Stay ]
BASQ House[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Raes Dining Room;Forest at Crystalbrook;Beach Byron Bay;Light Years;The Roadhouse
[ Activities ]
Cape Byron Lighthouse walk;surf at The Pass;kayak with dolphins;Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens;explore local markets
[ LINKS ] https://basqhouse.com.au/
South Australia.
[ Stay ]
Southern Ocean Lodge[$];Kangaroo Island[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Daily-changing menus featuring local produce such as marron and whiting; four-course dinners paired with South Australian wines; open bar with premium beverages; in-suite bars stocked with local treats
[ Activities ]
Coastal Clifftop Walk;Wonders of Kangaroo Island expedition;Seal Bay Safari;Hanson Bay Sanctuary visit;Kelly Hill Caves tour;guided wine tasting sessions;spa treatments;and wildlife encounters
[ LINKS ] https://southernoceanlodge.com.au/
Brisbane.
[ Stay ]
The Calile Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Agnes;Otto;Gerard’s Bistro;Stanley;SK Steak & Oyster
[ Activities ]
South Bank Parklands;Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary;Brisbane River kayaking;Gallery of Modern Art;Mount Coot-tha lookout
[ LINKS ] https://thecalilehotel.com/
Tasmania.
[ Stay ]
Saffire Freycinet[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Agrarian Kitchen;Fico (Hobart);Stillwater;Peppina;Templo
[ Activities ]
Explore MONA (Museum of Old and New Art);hike Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park;visit Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay;stroll through Salamanca Market in Hobart;and tour the historic Port Arthur site
[ LINKS ] https://www.saffire-freycinet.com.au/
Northern Territory.
[ Stay ]
Longitude 131°[$];Uluru[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Tali Wiru;Sounds of Silence;Ilkari Restaurant;Arnguli Grill;Walpa Lobby Bar
[ Activities ]
Uluru Base Walk;Field of Light;Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds;Maruku Arts workshop;Sunrise camel ride
[ LINKS ] https://longitude131.com.au/
New Zealand North Island
[4] destinationsAuckland.
[ Stay ]
The Hotel Britomart or Airbnb in the city center[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Onslow;Cassia;Mr Morris;Hugo’s Bistro;Cocoro;Amano[★]
[ Activities ]
Sky Tower;Auckland Museum;Mount Eden hike;Wētā Workshop Unleashed
[ LINKS ] https://thehotelbritomart.com/
Waiheke Island.
[ Stay ]
The Boatshed[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Mudbrick Vineyard;Tantalus Estate;Casita Miro;Ki Māha;The Oyster Inn;Kennedy Point;Cable Bay Vineyards
[ Activities ]
Winery tours;beach hopping (Oneroa;Onetangi);kayaking;Stony Batter tunnels
Hawke's Bay.
[ Stay ]
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
The Dining Room at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers;seasonal farm-to-table cuisine
[ Activities ]
Gannet colony tours;Cape Sanctuary wildlife experience;golf at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course;Can-Am farm tours;stargazing sessions
Taupō.
[ Stay ]
Huka Lodge[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Daily-changing meals with local ingredients
[ Activities ]
hiking to Huka Falls;luxury cruises on Lake Taupō;golfing at Kinloch Club;white-water rafting on the Tongariro River;Huka Prawn Park
[ LINKS ] https://hukalodge.com/
New Zealand South Island
[6] destinationsMarlborough Sounds.
[ Stay ]
Bay of Many Coves[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Arbour;Harvest Restaurant at Wither Hills;Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen;Allan Scott Bistro;Hans Herzog Estate
[ Activities ]
Wine tastings at Cloudy Bay;Brancott Estate;and Nautilus Estate; cycling tours through vineyards; exploring the Marlborough Sounds; visiting the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre; hiking in Wither Hills Farm Park
[ LINKS ] https://www.bayofmanycoves.co.nz/
Queenstown.
[ Stay ]
Kamana Lakehouse[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Nest Kitchen & Bar[★];Rātā[★];Amisfield;Fergburger;Vudu Café;Jack’s Point Golf Club
[ Activities ]
Skyline Gondola & Luge;Shotover Jet;Queenstown Hill hike;Lake Wakatipu cruise;Onsen Hot Pools
[ LINKS ] https://kamana.co.nz/
Gibbston.
[ Stay ]
Gibbston Valley Lodge[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant[★];Kinross Bistro;Gibbston Tavern;Mt Rosa Wines;Chard Farm
[ Activities ]
Wine tasting tours;cycling Queenstown Trail;Kawarau Suspension Bridge;Oxbow Adventure Co;spa
Milford Sound.
[ Stay ]
Milford Sound Lodge[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Pio Pio Restaurant
[ Activities ]
Milford Sound cruise;sunrise kayaking;Milford Track day walk to Giant Gate Falls;short walks to Mirror Lakes and The Chasm
[ LINKS ] https://www.milfordlodge.com/
Te Anau.
[ Stay ]
Fiordland Lodge[$$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
Redcliff Café;Sandfly Café;Miles Better Pies[★];The Fat Duck[★]
[ Activities ]
Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour;Kepler Track day hike;Lake2Lake Cycle Trail;Te Anau Bird Sanctuary[★];Fiordland cruise[★]
Mount Cook.
[ Stay ]
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Panorama Room;Alpine Restaurant;Old Mountaineers’ Café;Sir Edmund Hillary Café & Bar;Chamois Bar & Grill
[ Activities ]
Hooker Valley Track;Glacier Explorers boat tour;Sealy Tarns hike;Mueller Hut Route;Lake Pukaki;Big Sky Stargazing;Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
[ LINKS ] https://mtcookretreat.nz/
Argentina
[3] destinationsBuenos Aires.
[ Stay ]
Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Don Julio;El Preferido de Palermo;Aramburu
[ Activities ]
Tango show;Recoleta and La Boca;Tigre Delta;boat ride on Rio de la Plata
[ LINKS ] https://www.palacioduhauexperience.com/
Uco Valley (Wine Country).
[ Stay ]
Casa de Uco[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Casa de Uco Farm-to-Table Restaurant;Andeluna Cellars Restaurant;Siete Fuegos
[ Activities ]
Horseback riding;wine tastings;biking tours;farm-to-table cooking class
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[ LINKS ] https://www.casadeuco.com/
Iguazu Falls.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Das Cataratas[$];a Belmond Hotel[$];Iguassu Falls[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Y Restaurant;Y Terrace;Ipê Restaurant;Bar Tarobá;The Gazebo Experience
[ Activities ]
Private falls access;Macuco Safari boat ride;helicopter tour;jungle trek
Chile
[4] destinationsSantiago.
[ Stay ]
The Singular[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Boragó;Bocanáriz;Mestizo
[ Activities ]
Santiago cable car ride to San Cristóbal Hill;Plaza de Armas historic walk;visit to La Chascona (Pablo Neruda’s house);Central Market tasting tour;sunset at Sky Costanera
[ LINKS ] https://www.thesingular.com/santiago/
San Vicente.
[ Stay ]
Vik Hotel[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Pavilion Restaurant at Vik Chile;Fuegos de Apalta;Macerado en VIK
[ Activities ]
Private wine tasting at Vik Winery;horseback riding through the vineyard;guided nature hikes;outdoor yoga overlooking the valley;art and architecture tour of the property
[ LINKS ] https://vikhotel.vikwine.com/en/
Atacama Desert.
[ Stay ]
Tierra Hotel – all-inclusive experience[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Hotel restaurant with locally sourced tasting menus;Adobe Restaurant;Baltinache
[ Activities ]
Moon Valley sunset tour;stargazing experience with telescope;El Tatio geysers excursion;salt flat flamingo safari;spa and hot springs relaxation
[ LINKS ] https://tierraatacama.com/
Patagonia – Torres del Paine.
[ Stay ]
at Tierra Hotel – all-inclusive experience[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Hotel restaurant with Patagonian lamb specialties;Aldea Restaurant;Santolla
[ Activities ]
Guided hike to Base Torres;horseback riding on the steppe;boat tour of Grey Glacier;wildlife spotting (guanacos;condors);spa circuit with views of the national park
[ LINKS ] https://tierrapatagonia.com/
Colombia
[2] destinationsCartagena.
[ Stay ]
Hotel Casa San Agustin[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Carmen;Celele;Alma;La Cevichería
[ Activities ]
Explore the historic Walled City;visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas fortress;relax on the beaches of Isla Barú and the Rosario Islands;take a mud bath at Volcán de Lodo El Totumo
[ LINKS ] https://hotelcasasanagustin.com/
Bogota.
[ Stay ]
Four Seasons Hotel Bogota[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
El Chato;Leo;Andrés Carne de Res;Mesa Franca;Mini-Mal;Prudencia
[ Activities ]
Explore the historic La Candelaria district; visit the Gold Museum; take the funicular up Monserrate; discover Bogotá Botanical Garden
[ LINKS ] https://www.fourseasons.com/bogota/
Galápagos Islands / Ecuador
[2] destinationsGalapagos Cruise.
[ Stay ]
8 Day Galapagos Islands Cruise with EcoVentura[$$$]
[ Restaurants ]
[ Activities ]
Snorkeling with sea lions;giant tortoise sanctuary;lava tunnel walk;kayaking in Itabaca Channel;wildlife cruise excursions
[ LINKS ] https://ecoventura.com/
Quito.
[ Stay ]
Casa Gangotena[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Urko Cocina Local;Zazu;Casa Gangotena Restaurant
[ Activities ]
Old Town walking tour (a UNESCO World Heritage site);visit to La Compañía de Jesús and Basilica del Voto Nacional;ride the TelefériQo cable car;Mitad del Mundo (Equator line) excursion;explore artisanal markets in La Mariscal
[ LINKS ] https://www.casagangotena.com/
Peru
[3] destinationsLima.
[ Stay ]
Casa Republica Barranco Boutique Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Central (world’s #1 restaurant)[★];Maido;Astrid y Gastón
[ Activities ]
Miraflores;explore Barranco’s;visit the Larco Museum;tour historic downtown
[ LINKS ] https://casarepublica.com/
Cusco.
[ Stay ]
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
LIMO[★];Morena Peruvian Kitchen;Chicha por Gastón Acurio
[ Activities ]
Sacsayhuamán ruins visit;tour of Qorikancha;day trip to Rainbow Mountain[★]
Sacred Valley.
[ Stay ]
Tambo del Inka (Marriott)[$][★];Sol y Luna (Relais & Chateaux)[$][★]
[ Restaurants ]
MIL by Virgilio Martínez;El Huacatay;Wayra at Sol y Luna[★]
[ Activities ]
Ollantaytambo ruins;Maras salt mines & Moray terraces;Machu Picchu[★]
Uruguay
[3] destinationsPuntas del Este.
[ Stay ]
Fasano[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
La Bourgogne;Lo de Tere;Cuatro Mares
[ Activities ]
Beach day at Playa Brava and Playa Mansa;sculpture walk at Casapueblo;art galleries in La Barra;shopping on Avenida Gorlero;sunset at Punta Ballena
Jose Ignacio.
[ Stay ]
Bahia Vik[$$];Estancia Vik[$$]
[ Restaurants ]
Parador La Huella;La Olada;Mostrador Santa Teresita
[ Activities ]
Surfing at Playa Montoya;horseback riding on the beach;exploring the lighthouse;biking along coastal trails;wine tasting nearby
Garzon.
[ Stay ]
Garzon Hotel[$]
[ Restaurants ]
Restaurante Garzón by Francis Mallmann;Garzón Café;Bodega Garzón Restaurant
[ Activities ]
Tour and tasting at Bodega Garzón;olive oil experience;stroll through the art village;horseback riding through countryside;visit to local artisans’ studios
