"Race across the lagoon in a water taxi and pull up at the dock on Isola delle Rose—the private island where JW Marriott Venice is located—and you may feel like you’re in a Bond film. With 266 rooms and suites, this resort casts a wide and varied net. There are contemporary options in the main hotel building, child-free quiet zones, beautifully sleek suites with plunge pools and private gardens, and even a villa with private pool that houses up to seven guests. If you’re seeking international style far from crowds, this may be the place for you." - Sarah James, Anne Hanley