"Although primarily adults‑only, this Dolomites nature retreat offers a new five‑bedroom villa that allows children and provides a contemporary, cozy base with a custom‑stocked kitchen, entertainment zone for private movie nights, a heated indoor‑outdoor pool, 24‑hour butler service and access to private guides, drivers and chefs for hiking, yoga, cooking classes and themed surprises tailored to family gatherings." - Kathryn Romeyn
"Nestled in the untouched nature of the South Tyrolean Dolomites, Forestis Dolomites offers a minimalist yet luxurious design with natural materials. It features a first-class spa with an infinity pool, private spas, and treatments with alpine herbs, along with a restaurant serving seasonal South Tyrol dishes with a Mediterranean twist." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A boutique, adults-only hotel located 5,900 feet above sea level on a sunny hillside near Brixen, offering a wellness sanctuary experience with amenities like a heated pool, spa, gym, and newly added villa." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on
"A mountainside spa hotel sitting nearly 6,000 feet above sea level and facing the craggy peaks of the Dolomites, this property emphasizes purposeful, narrative-driven hospitality: guests receive stone pine juice at check-in that purportedly aids relaxation, and guest suites—located in the main historic building and three neighboring wooden towers—offer distant mountain views. The over 20,000-square-foot, two-floor spa is outfitted with a range of steam rooms, saunas, and cold plunges, and all treatments and services "take inspiration from the Celts who settled the area." Frequently chosen by high-profile guests (Justin and Hailey Bieber are noted past visitors), the hotel prioritizes privacy and quiet; its newest addition, a standalone villa, opened for bookings in early December 2024 and features its own theater room, spa, and an indoor-outdoor pool." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An honorable mention goes to Forestis in the Dolomites, fulfilling winter wonderland fantasies." - Emma Spedding