"Set back above the rocky coast of lush Cap Ferrat, nothing quite tops the period piece grandeur of this white 1908-built seaside palace and 14-acre sprawl of manicured gardens and pines, or the glam Dolce Vita vibe of the Club Dauphin’s heated seawater Olympic-size pool. But add to that an ever-evolving reinvention of old and new— Belle Époque allure mixed with clean line modernity, from the sunlit Pierre-Yves Rochon designed suites to two meticulously restored 1900s-built private villas, tucked away near the lighthouse. For a memorable in-the-garden dining experience, the new La Table du Potager, perched on the edge of bluff in the neighboring heights, is where Michelin-star chef Yoric Tièche works wonders with freshly plucked herbs, fruit and vegetables. Price: From about $851 per night Address: Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, 71, Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat" - Lanie Goodman
