Harper's Bazaar

"On the city’s most iconic street and in the shadow of its hilltop castle, 100 Princes Street is set to bring new life to a centuries-old address. Honoring heritage and craftsmanship, renovations have been respectful yet progressive with a sense of style and sophistication. Divulging no secrets from the outside, checking in here has a feeling akin to that of slipping off the street into an exclusive member’s club, where staff know you by name and your every need is anticipated. In short, it makes Edinburgh feel like home."

"A walled complex at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah Tamadot was discovered (and reimagined) by Sir Richard Branson while on a ballooning expedition. Its 28 rooms feature décor unique to the destination and private plunge pools. Moroccan, African, and international flavors are served up at the restaurant, and the hotel bar is housed in a Berber tent. Try the traditional hammam at the spa for a taste of tradition. Landscaped gardens and interior courtyards are meant for meandering, and before you know it, you’ve surrendered to the oasis all around."

"In Oaxaca, my first stop is Alfonsina. I go there for the mole—it's a must."

"And the iconic Tiger’s Nest monastery is on our list. Iconic because it is built into the mountain; it just appears as you are hiking."

"There are retreats in the jungle—and then there’s this one, which takes lush living to new heights. For those looking to leave the world behind, Origins offers a mountainside hideaway deep in the rainforest. Each of its seven luxe cabins in the clouds is essentially a handcrafted nest perched amid the tree line. Couples never have to come down to earth. Why would you? You can cozy up in your own outdoor hot tub or on a canopy bed for two. Should you choose to relinquish your roost temporarily, you could try your hand at cooking local cuisine with the chefs from El Salto, pamper yourselves silly at the spa, or explore the local environs by foot, horseback, or boat."

"...and several Aman locations where you can trek during the day and stay at different lodges every night. The entire day is spent hiking and walking countryside roads or up through mountain paths."

"Nestled in the cliffs of the coastal rainforests, One&Only Mandarina is a natural haven on high. The retreat features 105 luxurious, free-standing villas sturdily rooted to the rockface and a plunge pool overlooking the Pacific. Reconnect with each other (and nature) by losing yourselves in the surrounding jungle with a picnic basket in tow. Try a spa treatment—they'll use Tata Harper products—for two under the canopy of Higuera trees. And when the sun goes down, savor a private candlelit dinner on the beach where you can bask in your own glow—because, really, who’s watching?"

"It’s been over a year and I miss everything (of course most of all, my family), but Bhutan is definitely on my list. I have wanted to do a trek there for years. It is still so untouched, both culturally and environmentally, and it focuses on that continued preservation. Everything about it has mythic proportions, from the people—known as some of the happiest on Earth—to the Himalayas and how the Bhutanese refer to their homeland as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”."

"A true feat of design, this unusual property is built into a train that sits atop a bridge in Kruger National Park. Described as a sanctuary from the world, it’s easy to see why: Jaw-dropping views, indulgent facilities, and exceptional dining are on offer for guests in the rooms of this boutique wonder. All the while, the Kruger Shalati's articulate design gives a comfortable nod to its industrial heritage. If you’re looking for something very new and very different, this is it."

"This spring sees the main Castello open its gates, after being accessible only to private homeowners and renters for 25+ years. Three years of work, yet a millennium in the making, it doesn’t disappoint. There’s a playful attitude that sits alongside a reverence for Italian nobility. Priceless antiques, a bold color palette, and cavernous, light-filled spaces come together with a casual elegance that soothes the soul. Across its 3,750 acres, Reschio feels like a retreat in the truest sense of the word. Here, food is foraged, landscapes are explored by horseback, and an ethereal spa sits adjacent to historic wine cellars."