1. SIX SENSES ROME, Rome, Italy
Six Senses Rome occupies a historical palace, a former cardinal’s residence, whose exteriors and architecture have been meticulously restored and preserved. Inside, however, the sky was the limit for designer Patricia Urquiola; this is as thoroughly modern a luxury hotel as you’ll find anywhere in the world.
2. THE BUNGALOWS, Joshua Tree, California, USA
The Bungalows at Retreat by Homestead Modern are a series of impressively restored mid-century buildings by noted Modernist architect Harold Zook. Each of its 14 units feels like a freestanding mid-century home, complete with full-length windows that stretch from the concrete floors to the post-and-beam ceilings.
3. LA PERLA VILLAS & SUITES, Oia, Greece
The spectacular caldera at Oia, in Santorini, is a true natural wonder. Any hotel that’s going to stand out here is going to do it by virtue of the fine details – and there will be guests for whom only La Perla Villas & Suites, with its particular vision of modern-classic Cycladic hospitality, will do.
4. KISAWA SANCTUARY, Île de Benguerra, Mozambique
The island of Benguerra is everything you want from an escape, from the climate to the beaches to the picturesque hillsides and dunes. And Kisawa Sanctuary is everything you need from a resort: a thoroughly sustainable operation whose aesthetics combine modern construction methods and traditional crafts alike.
5. ULUM MOAB, Moab, Utah, USA
The Under Canvas resorts are already a remarkably plush experience, compared to tent camping, but ULUM Moab takes the brand to another level. Each unit is separated from its neighbours by a considerable distance, and each one is a full-sized suite, with comforts you’d normally expect to find in a luxury hotel.
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