Nothing gets in the way of a good plan more than the planning. Below, a look at some of the new hotel additions to the MICHELIN Guide that make the rest of the trip feel obvious. These are the summer spots that come surrounded by activities: hikes, beaches, on-site spas, even safaris and major bucket list landmarks. Get a room and the rest becomes obvious.
The Old School Guesthouse
Styria, AustriaIn Austrian wine country, a former village school has become one of the country's most charming bed and breakfasts: your hosts are Petra, Oliver, and their adopted dachshund, Frank. Multi-course meals are prepared by Oliver, the resident chef, who will also happily provide a picnic basket for your explorations into the green of wine country. The house itself is complimented by surrounding gardens, pool, and the sauna pictured above.
Malibu Beach Inn
Los Angeles Area, USAEach summer brings more and more options for upscale glamping (and we have many, many options for such an experience in America, in particular). But for those who still prefer their glamor traditional, and dirtless? Welcome to the Malibu Beach Inn. In the famous beachside celebrity haunt outside of Los Angeles, a stay here is like an invitation to a rich friend’s umbrella-shaded private beach mansion. Linens are high-end Italian and balconies overlook the sea.
Myconian Panoptis Escape
Mykonos, GreeceThe weather’s warm and the beaches are bustling throughout the Greek islands. But here, overlooking Elia Beach, you’re well secluded from any kind of crowd, indulging instead in private pools and jacuzzis, a saltwater infinity pool, a sumptuous spa, and an attentive butler assigned to your boho-chic villa.
Arimasansoh Goshobessho
Kobe, JapanA famous hot spring town that’s long been a country escape, Japan’s famously brutal summer heat is alleviated, at least in part, by the town’s altitude and greenery. The hotel itself, with its own hot springs and traditional design, is everything you want from a ryokan-style hotel (but with Western-style beds in lieu of futons). Grab a chef-made bento box from the hotel and head out on a hike for the day, and a kaiseki-style dinner awaits you at night.
The Moorings Hotel & Restaurant
Jersey, UKSummer is the time to visit Jersey, this tiny British island in the Channel. Beaches and seafood, boating and scuba—it’s all on offer and easily found from a base at the Moorings Hotel & Restaurant, a family-run boutique under the shadow of the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Rooms are quietly luxe and stylish, and the terrace overlooks the glittering harbor.
Book The Moorings Hotel & Restaurant with The MICHELIN Guide →
Thanda Safari – Private Game Reserve
Hluhluwe, South AfricaIt’s winter here in the Southern Hemisphere, but the dry season happens to be the best time for South African safari, and Thanda—proudly conservationist with its 24/7 environmental management team working to combat poaching and support endangered species—is one of the continent’s best ways to see what’s known as the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhino.
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La Ferme d’Augustin
Saint-Tropez, FranceIf there’s a more iconic destination than Saint-Tropez for summer travel, we’ve yet to discover it. La Ferme d’Augustin, set on a charming little farm in the countryside, provides Provencal-style rooms around a swimming pool with mineral water known for its benefits to healthy skin. The free shuttle into the city is a particularly excellent amenity in high season, when parking becomes nearly impossible amidst the crowds.
Book La Ferme d’Augustin Saint-Tropez with The MICHELIN Guide →
Andenia Boutique Hotel
Sacred Valley, PeruPeak season for Machu Picchu begins in June, and Andenia is a peak home base if you finally check the Lost City off your bucket list this summer. Its nine rooms include private bungalows with garden terraces—a peaceful retreat within train distance of Machu Picchu. It’s even closer to the Incan ruins (and adventure activities) of the Sacred Valley.
MAMAKA by Ovolo
Legian, IndonesiaMuch of Southeast Asia undergoes its rainy season in summer, but Bali has its dry season from April to September. Mamaka by Ovolo, with Kuta Beach steps away, is a colorful, modern, and youthful luxury offer, complete with its own rooftop, beachfront eatery, and infinity pool. For the more active traveler, sign up for lessons at the MAMAKA surf school.
Scribner's Catskill Lodge
Hunter, NY, USAThe Catskills were once perhaps the only vacation destination for New Yorkers in summer: that was before air travel. Nowadays, the Catskills are in the midst of another golden age, and Scribner’s takes its mid-century roots and updates them for the region’s boutique hotel revolution. The attractions: abundant hiking, small towns with picturesque main streets, and, at the Lodge, a gourmet restaurant, mountain views, pool, sauna, yoga studio, kids corner, and perfect lawn just to lay out and soak in New York’s rare warm months.
Hero image: The Moorings Hotel & Restaurant
